Household waste
Bin collections for domestic properties and where to find your nearest household waste and recycling centre.
Boost the food waste
We're on a mission to increase the amount of food being recycled.
Do you recycle what's left of your food? We are working with other councils in Essex to reduce the amount of food sent to landfill. Recycling our food creates energy, fertiliser and it can help save money for other vital council services.
If you have a wheeled general rubbish bin, from early September you may notice a new sticker on it Teams will also be delivering you a roll of caddy liners and putting an information leaflet through the letterbox. Please keep an eye out!
Find out why you should recycle your food waste on the Love Essex website.
What goes in your bin
What goes in your bins and food caddy and what to do on collection day
New, replacement and extra bins
Get replacements for lost or damaged bins, request an extra bin or order bins for a 'new build' property
How to put your rubbish out for collection
What you need to do on bin collection day, help with collections and advice if you live in a flat
Waste and recycling sites
Details about Saffron Walden household waste recycling site and where to find local glass and textile recycling banks
Bin collection dates
Find out your collection days for household waste
Missed bin collection
We are unable to return for any missed bins
Can I recycle it?
Recycling can be confusing and to help you find which bin items can go in we have a helpful guide
What happens to your waste and recycling
Where does all your waste and recycling go once we've collected it?