FOI/EIR 25/26-521-Waste Collections

Frequency of waste collections and proposed changes

Request received 5 February 2026

 Please include the following information:

• How frequently are bins collected from residential properties? Please provide the frequency for each type of bin and the day its collected
• Is the council considering changing the frequency of bin collections?
  • If so, please provide the current frequency as well as the new proposed frequency.
• What are the maximum amount of bins/receptacles that are available for collection by the council (i.e. general waste bin, recycle bin, food bin, etc.) This includes bins that residents are charged extra fees to obtain. Please provide a list

• How many requests have been made for a larger bin, or an additional bin of the same kind in the current financial year, 2025-26 (to present)?

  Responded 5 February 2026

• Black bags (refuse) are collected weekly. Recycling bins (blue lidded) are collected fortnightly. Garden / Food Waste bins (green lidded) are collected fortnightly. The black bag and blue or green bin are collected on the same day.
  • Yes, please see: New bin service | East Cambridgeshire District Council
  • There is no limit to the number of black bags (refuse) that we currently collect. For Recycling and Garden waste, we provide one bin and do not take side waste. However, residents can request additional bins for a fee, please see: What we collect - Blue lidded bins | What we collect | East Cambridgeshire District Council and What we collect - Green lidded bins | What we collect | East Cambridgeshire District Council
  • We currently do not restrict waste and therefore have no additional capacity exemption in place. When we launch our new service, this will change, and we have invited residents to apply proactively. To date, a total of 379 requests for a larger residual bin have been approved.