CB2 bin collection days
Run by Cambridge. Enter your postcode and pick your address.
Council for CB2
CB2 is a postcode district covered by Cambridge. The bin schedule, missed-bin reporting, garden waste sign-up and bulky-waste booking all run through the council.
About CB2
CB2 is a UK postcode district. Most postcodes inside CB2 map to one council, but a few districts straddle two. Enter your full postcode above to confirm which council collects your bins.
Bin colours and collections in Cambridge
The 3 bin types Bin Day has seen at addresses in Cambridge. Your specific road may have a slightly different mix.
Cambridge bins include the green, brown and blue bin. Tap a colour to see what it usually holds, or check your address above for the next date.
Organic bin
Other collectionYour council runs this collection alongside the standard kerbside bins. The lookup above shows the exact next date for your address and what should go out.
What goes in
- Whatever your council has labelled this collection for
- The lookup above shows your address-specific items
- Council site has the full accepted-items list
What stays out
- Items that belong in the other kerbside bins
- Anything not listed by the council for this collection
- Hazardous waste and electricals (separate route)
Food bin
Food wasteCooked 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- Plate scrapings, peelings and out-of-date food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
Recycle bin
Mixed recyclingThe 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
Bin day guides for CB2
Practical guides on the common bin collection questions for residents of CB2.
Postcode districts in Cambridge
CB2 is one of 9 postcode districts in Cambridge.
- CB1
- CB2
- CB3
- CB4
- CB5
- CB21
- CB22
- CB23
- CB24
Common questions about bins in CB2
- What day are bins collected in CB2?
- Collection days vary by street. Enter your postcode at the top of this page and pick your address to see the next collection day for every bin Cambridge empties.
- Who collects bins in CB2?
- Cambridge collects household bins in CB2. Sign-ups, missed-bin reports and bulky-waste bookings all run through the council.
- How do I report a missed bin in CB2?
- Wait until the working day after the missed collection, then report it on the council's site. Most councils ask for the report within 24 to 48 hours. The Cambridge site is the right place to file it.
- Do bin days change on bank holidays in CB2?
- Yes. Most councils slide collections by a day or two when a bank holiday lands on a working day. Christmas and New Year usually have a published two-week revised schedule.
- Does Cambridge collect food waste in CB2?
- Yes. Bin Day has seen food waste collections at addresses in Cambridge. Use the lookup above to confirm your specific street.