How do I find my bin day in Uttlesford?

Enter your postcode at the top of this page and pick your address. Bin Day pulls the next collection dates straight from the Uttlesford bin lookup.

Does Uttlesford collect food waste?

Yes. Bin Day has seen food waste collections at addresses in Uttlesford. Use the lookup above to confirm your address.

What happens if Uttlesford misses my bin?

Wait until the working day after the missed collection, then report it on the Uttlesford 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 Uttlesford?

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 Uttlesford is running.

How does garden waste work in Uttlesford?

Uttlesford runs garden waste as an optional subscription in most cases. Sign-up, fees and the collection season are on the Uttlesford council site.

Councils

Uttlesford bin collection

Enter your postcode and pick your address to see your next bin days for Uttlesford.

Status: Supported
Population: 95,106
Postcode districts: 14
Bin types seen: 3
Food waste collection: Yes
Council website: Uttlesford

Bin colours and collections in Uttlesford

The 3 bin types Bin Day has seen at addresses in Uttlesford. Your specific road may have a slightly different mix.

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

Brown (Food Waste)
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- Plate scrapings, peelings and out-of-date food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
Black (Non-Recyclable)
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
Green (Dry 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

Uttlesford on the map

Bin day guides for Uttlesford

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

Postcodes covered by Uttlesford

Postcodes here start with CB10, CB11, CB21, CM1, CM3, CM5, CM6, CM7, CM17, CM22, CM23, CM24, CM77 and SG8. 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 Uttlesford bins

How do I find my bin day in Uttlesford?: Enter your postcode at the top of this page and pick your address. Bin Day pulls the next collection dates straight from the Uttlesford bin lookup.
Does Uttlesford collect food waste?: Yes. Bin Day has seen food waste collections at addresses in Uttlesford. Use the lookup above to confirm your address.
What happens if Uttlesford misses my bin?: Wait until the working day after the missed collection, then report it on the Uttlesford 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 Uttlesford?: 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 Uttlesford is running.
How does garden waste work in Uttlesford?: Uttlesford runs garden waste as an optional subscription in most cases. Sign-up, fees and the collection season are on the Uttlesford council site.

Towns and villages in Uttlesford

44 named places in Uttlesford. Each has its own bin collection page with the same postcode lookup.

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Bin colours and collections in Uttlesford

Brown (Food Waste)

Black (Non-Recyclable)

Green (Dry Recycling)