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South Kesteven bin collection

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South Kesteven summary

Status
Supported
Population
147,151
Postcode districts
10
Bin types seen
5
Food waste collection
Yes
Council website
South Kesteven

Bin colours and collections in South Kesteven

The 5 bin types Bin Day has seen at addresses in South Kesteven. Your specific road may have a slightly different mix.

South Kesteven bins include the brown, black, green and blue bin. Tap a colour to see what it usually holds, or check your address above for the next date.

  • 23lt Food Caddy

    Food waste

    Cooked and uncooked food scraps from the kitchen, collected weekly in a small caddy. The collection is free and runs every week, even in bank holiday weeks.

    What goes in

    • Cooked and uncooked food including meat, fish and bones
    • Plate scrapings, peelings and out-of-date food
    • Bread, rice, pasta, tea bags, coffee grounds
    • Eggshells and dairy in small amounts

    What stays out

    • Liquids and cooking oils
    • Pet waste, nappies, sanitary products
    • Plastic bags unless certified compostable
    • Packaging of any kind

    Full food waste guide

  • 240 Litre Refuse

    General waste

    Anything that cannot be recycled or composted. Most councils have moved general waste to fortnightly to make room for the new weekly food collection.

    What goes in

    • Cling film and food packaging that cannot be recycled
    • Used tissues, nappies, sanitary products
    • Polystyrene, broken china, vacuum dust
    • Pet waste in sealed bags

    What stays out

    • Items that should go in recycling
    • Food waste (use the caddy)
    • Electricals and batteries (separate route or HWRC)
    • Garden waste in volume
  • GREEN

    Garden waste (likely)

    Garden cuttings, leaves and prunings. Most councils run this as a paid annual subscription with fortnightly collection from spring to autumn.

    South Kesteven labels this bin by colour only. The lookup above shows the exact next date and what your address gets, which is the authority on what goes in.

    What goes in

    • Grass cuttings and leaves
    • Hedge trimmings and small branches
    • Plants, weeds and flowers
    • Twigs up to the council's diameter limit

    What stays out

    • Soil, stones and rubble
    • Plastic plant pots and bags
    • Food waste (use the food caddy)
    • Treated or painted wood

    Full garden waste guide

  • 240 Litre Recycling

    Mixed recycling

    The main recycling bin. Plastics, metals, cartons and (in many councils) glass go in together. Items go in loose, not bagged.

    What goes in

    • Plastic bottles, pots, tubs and trays (clean)
    • Drinks cans, food tins, clean foil
    • Drinks cartons and Tetra Pak
    • Aerosol cans (empty)

    What stays out

    • Soft plastics and carrier bags (until 31 March 2027 in England)
    • Polystyrene and foam
    • Coffee cups (specialist drop-off)
    • Anything contaminated with food

    Full mixed recycling guide

  • 240 Litre Paper and Card

    Paper and card

    Paper and cardboard kept separate from other dry recycling. Under Simpler Recycling, paper and card sit on their own unless the council's sorting plant can split a mixed load.

    What goes in

    • Paper, newspapers, magazines, envelopes
    • Cardboard boxes (flattened)
    • Greetings cards (no glitter or foil)
    • Paper bags

    What stays out

    • Tissues, kitchen roll and dirty paper
    • Heavily food-soiled cardboard
    • Wrapping paper with glitter or foil

South Kesteven on the map

Bin day guides for South Kesteven

Common bin collection questions for South Kesteven residents, with the practical detail on each.

Postcodes covered by South Kesteven

Postcodes here start with NG13, NG23, NG31, NG32, NG33, NG34, PE6, PE9, PE10 and PE11. Each district has its own bin collection page on Bin Day.

Some postcode districts straddle two councils. Enter your full postcode above to confirm which council collects your bins.

Common questions about South Kesteven bins

How do I find my bin day in South Kesteven?
Enter your postcode at the top of this page and pick your address. Bin Day pulls the next collection dates straight from the South Kesteven bin lookup.
Does South Kesteven collect food waste?
Yes. Bin Day has seen food waste collections at addresses in South Kesteven. Use the lookup above to confirm your address.
What happens if South Kesteven misses my bin?
Wait until the working day after the missed collection, then report it on the South Kesteven site. Most councils ask for the report within 24 to 48 hours and return within two to three working days.
Do bin days change on bank holidays in South Kesteven?
Yes. Most councils slide collections by a day or two when a bank holiday falls on a working day. Christmas and New Year usually run a published two-week revised schedule. The lookup above always reflects whatever schedule South Kesteven is running.
How does garden waste work in South Kesteven?
South Kesteven runs garden waste as an optional subscription in most cases. Sign-up, fees and the collection season are on the South Kesteven council site.

Towns and villages in South Kesteven

39 named places in South Kesteven. Each has its own bin collection page with the same postcode lookup.

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