How do I find my bin day in Peterborough?

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

Does Peterborough collect food waste?

Not in the data Bin Day has gathered for Peterborough so far. The household side of Simpler Recycling went live on 31 March 2026, and some English councils have a transitional exemption. Your address might be on a later rollout date.

What happens if Peterborough misses my bin?

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

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 Peterborough is running.

How does garden waste work in Peterborough?

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

Councils

Peterborough bin collection

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

Status: Supported
Population: 223,655
Postcode districts: 9
Bin types seen: 3
Food waste collection: Not yet seen
Council website: Peterborough

Bin colours and collections in Peterborough

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

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

Empty Bin 240L Green
Other collection
Your 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)
Empty Bin 240L Black
Other collection
Your 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)
Empty Bin 240L Brown
Other collection
Your 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)

Peterborough on the map

Bin day guides for Peterborough

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

Postcodes covered by Peterborough

Postcodes here start with PE1, PE2, PE3, PE4, PE5, PE6, PE7, PE8 and PE9. 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 Peterborough bins

How do I find my bin day in Peterborough?: Enter your postcode at the top of this page and pick your address. Bin Day pulls the next collection dates straight from the Peterborough bin lookup.
Does Peterborough collect food waste?: Not in the data Bin Day has gathered for Peterborough so far. The household side of Simpler Recycling went live on 31 March 2026, and some English councils have a transitional exemption. Your address might be on a later rollout date.
What happens if Peterborough misses my bin?: Wait until the working day after the missed collection, then report it on the Peterborough 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 Peterborough?: 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 Peterborough is running.
How does garden waste work in Peterborough?: Peterborough runs garden waste as an optional subscription in most cases. Sign-up, fees and the collection season are on the Peterborough council site.

Towns and villages in Peterborough

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

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Peterborough summary

Bin colours and collections in Peterborough

Empty Bin 240L Green

Empty Bin 240L Black

Empty Bin 240L Brown