Bin collection days

Changes to collection days

From 1 June 2026 there will be some changes to the days bins are collected for some residents. This is because we are using different lorries and different crews to collect the different types of waste and recycling.  

The following areas will have a new bin day from 1 June:

Monday

Isleham, Queen Adelaide and Soham Fen

Tuesday

Aldreth, Bottisham, Coveney, Haddenham, Little Downham, Little Thetford, Lode, Lode Fen, Longmeadow, Mepal, Pymoor, Six Mile Bottom, Stretham and Wilburton

Wednesday

Burwell, Reach, Swaffham Bulbeck and Swaffham Prior 

Thursday

Littleport and Littleport Fen

When we will collect your new bins

We will collect bins on a two-week cycle as follows:

Rubbish and garden waste week:  

  • black wheeled rubbish bin
  • garden waste only in your green lidded bin
  • food waste caddy 

Recycling week:

  • recycling including soft plastics in your blue lidded bin  
  • food waste caddy  

If you receive one of our alternative or assisted collection services, you can find out more information via the following links: