Check Your South Kesteven Bin Collection Date, Colour and Next Action
Start with South Kesteven District Council’s postcode checker. Choose your exact property, note the container due and save the date with the bin colour rather than relying on a neighbour’s bin or an old calendar.
Standard wheelie-bin households normally follow the four-week Black → Silver → Black → Purple-lid cycle, while the outdoor food-waste caddy is collected every week. Bins and sacks should now be ready by 7am.
South Kesteven Bin Collection: Quick Answer
Use the official postcode bin-day checker for your property. South Kesteven District Council publishes 2026/27 calendar information for black, silver and purple-lidded bins, plus a separate green-bin garden-waste calendar. Garden subscribers should also use the postcode result to identify whether their address follows the light-blue or dark-blue schedule.
Bins or sacks should be available at the required collection point by 7am. A missed collection can normally be reported only after 3pm on the scheduled day and within two working days.
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How to Check Your South Kesteven Bin Collection Day
The postcode checker is safer than a generic district timetable because it connects the collection information to the property. This matters if you have recently moved, use sacks, live in a communal property or subscribe to garden waste.
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Open the council’s bin-day page.
Start with the official postcode checker rather than a saved social-media post or an old printed calendar. -
Enter the full postcode.
Search the property list and make sure you have entered the postcode for the collection address. -
Select the exact home.
Do not choose a nearby house simply to get a rough date. -
Record the bin colour with the date.
“Silver + food caddy — Thursday” is much more useful than writing only “bins Thursday”. -
Check the garden schedule separately if you subscribe.
The checker identifies the relevant light-blue or dark-blue garden-waste schedule.
South Kesteven’s Four-Week Bin Cycle
For a standard wheelie-bin household, the main rota follows Black → Silver → Black → Purple-lidded bin. The food-waste caddy is collected every week alongside whichever main household collection is due.
What Goes in South Kesteven’s Black, Silver and Purple-Lidded Bins?
General waste
Use the black bin for normal household rubbish that cannot use the council’s recycling, food-waste, garden-waste or specialist disposal services.
Mixed dry recycling
Common examples include glass bottles and jars, plastic bottles, pots, tubs and trays, plus metal cans and tins. Recycling should be clean, dry and loose.
Paper and card
Use for clean, dry paper and cardboard. Keep this material separate from glass, plastics and metal recycling.
Common silver-bin mistakes
- Paper and cardboard should go in the purple-lidded bin for standard wheelie-bin households.
- Do not place recycling inside black bin bags.
- Soft plastic bags, clingfilm and similar wrappers should not be assumed to belong in the silver bin.
- Electrical items and batteries should not go into ordinary household bins.
- Contaminated recycling can be rejected.
South Kesteven Weekly Food Waste Collection
Weekly household food-waste collections began from the week commencing 13 April 2026. Households are provided with a small indoor kitchen caddy, a larger outdoor caddy and an initial supply of liners.
Indoor caddy
Small grey countertop caddy for collecting food scraps in the kitchen.
Outdoor caddy
Black outdoor caddy with an orange lid for the weekly kerbside collection.
Collection
Put the outdoor caddy out on the same day as the normal household bin or sack collection.
Household service
The council states there is no separate charge or subscription for the household food-waste service.
Food you can put in the caddy
- Plate scrapings and leftovers
- Raw and cooked meat and bones
- Fish and shellfish
- Fruit and vegetables
- Dairy products and eggs
- Rice, pasta and beans
- Bread, cakes and pastries
- Tea bags and coffee grounds
- Pet food with packaging removed
Keep these out
- Milk and other liquids
- Non-food material
- Food packaging where it can be removed
- Extra food waste placed beside the outdoor caddy
Useful caddy details
- The initial roll contains 52 liners.
- You do not have to buy compostable liners when the starter roll runs out.
- Old bread bags, some shopping bags, newspaper or kitchen roll can be used as described by the council.
- Avoid black liners because crews need to be able to visually check contents.
- If you do not want the indoor caddy, you can place lined food waste directly into the outdoor caddy.
- Move the outdoor caddy handle forward to lock the lid against animals.
- If incorrect material is found, crews can leave the caddy unemptied and attach information explaining the problem.
South Kesteven Missed Bin: When You Can Report It
A missed collection can be reported after 3pm on the scheduled collection day because crews may still be working earlier in the afternoon. The report must normally be submitted within two working days of the original collection day.
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Check the correct bin was due.
Reopen the postcode checker and confirm the scheduled container for the property. -
Make sure it was ready by 7am.
Crews can change their normal route order, so the time they usually reach your street is not a safe deadline. -
Check the collection point.
The bin or sack should be at the edge of the property unless an approved assisted-collection arrangement applies. -
Check the lid, contents and side waste.
Incorrect material, an open lid or additional bags can prevent collection. -
Report after 3pm if it still qualifies.
Do not wait beyond the two-working-day reporting window.
South Kesteven Garden Waste 2026/27: Current Charges
The optional garden-waste service is open for the April 2026 to March 2027 season. The standard first-bin annual collection charge is £55, and the council describes the service as providing 23 collections across the year.
| Garden service | 2026/27 charge | What it means |
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| First subscribed bin | £55 | Annual collection charge for April 2026 to March 2027. |
| Additional subscribed bin | £45 | Annual collection charge for each additional subscribed green bin. |
| New green bin | £30 | Container charge for a new or additional bin. |
| Delivery | £15 | Charged per delivery, not per individual bin. |
| New customer needing one bin | £100 | £55 annual fee + £30 bin + £15 delivery. |
23 collections
The council advertises 23 garden-waste collections over the full annual service period.
Light or dark blue schedule
Use the postcode checker to identify the schedule that applies to the subscription address.
Optional service
If you do not want a garden-waste subscription, you do not have to pay for one.
Damaged Bin, Missing Bin, New Build or Sack Collection
South Kesteven’s bin-and-sack service covers several problems that should not be submitted as a missed collection. Use this route when the container itself, the property setup or the normal storage arrangement is the issue.
Damaged or missing bin
Choose the relevant bin-and-sack form option rather than reporting it as an unemptied collection.
Newly built property
New properties can request the appropriate bins or sacks through the council service.
Sack collection
Some homes use sacks because storing or accessing wheelie bins is not practical. Follow the collection arrangement assigned to the property.
South Kesteven states that a standard wheelie-bin household is normally provided with one 240-litre black bin, one 240-litre silver bin and one 240-litre purple-lidded bin.
Can You Request an Additional Black Bin?
Extra residual-waste capacity is not automatically supplied because the existing black bin regularly fills up. South Kesteven applies eligibility checks and can review how the household is using available recycling services.
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Check the household-size rule.
The council lists five or more permanent residents living as a family at one address as an eligibility route. Houses in multiple occupation are excluded from this route. -
Submit the bin-and-sack form.
Select the option for an additional black bin. -
Agree to a waste audit.
The council can review black-bin use to confirm that available recycling capacity is being maximised. -
Wait for Waste Services to confirm the need.
The council says payment is required only after the team confirms that an additional bin is appropriate.
South Kesteven Assisted Bin Collection
Temporary or permanent assisted collection can help a household where nobody at the property is able to put waste out because of frailty, disability or ill health.
Home assessment
A waste adviser visits to understand the household’s circumstances, access and the safest way to provide help.
Evidence can help
Useful documents can include a Blue Badge, disability-related record or a letter from a carer or health professional.
Access from 7am
If assistance is approved, the property needs to be accessible from 7am on collection day.
Food caddy
Existing assisted-collection arrangements also apply to the outdoor food-waste caddy.
South Kesteven Bulky Waste: Charges and Booking Rules
South Kesteven currently charges £22 for the first bulky item and £12 for each additional item. Fridges and freezers are charged at £22 each.
First item
£22
Extra item
£12 each
Fridge/freezer
£22 each
Set-out time
By 7am on the booked day.
How item counting works
- A three-piece suite counts as three items.
- A bed and mattress count as two items.
- A corner sofa counts as two items.
- Fridges and freezers cannot be treated as the first standard bulky item and must be empty.
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Select the exact items.
The council collects only items shown on the confirmation order. -
Choose the collection address and available date.
Available booking slots depend on the address. -
Pay and save the reference number.
Keep it in case you need a refund or cancellation. -
Put the items outside by 7am.
Place them at the edge of the property nearest the highway. Crews do not enter the home to remove them.
South Kesteven Battery Collection: Check the Current Service Notice
South Kesteven’s current battery page displays a service notice saying the council is temporarily unable to collect household batteries because of a collection and disposal issue.
The same council page still contains instructions from the normal kerbside battery scheme, including attaching bagged household batteries to a wheelie-bin handle. Because the current suspension notice appears above those instructions, check the live page before using the old kerbside method.
While the pause remains
Use a suitable retailer battery-recycling point or an appropriate Lincolnshire Household Waste Recycling Centre.
Special battery items
Car batteries, power-tool packs, vapes and similar specialist items should use the appropriate recycling-centre or specialist route.
Grantham Household Waste Recycling Centre
Lincolnshire County Council operates the household recycling-centre network. Grantham Recycling Centre is one useful option for South Kesteven residents with suitable waste that does not belong in normal household collections.
Address
Mowbeck Way
Alexandra Road
Grantham
NG31 7AH
Current weekly opening pattern
Monday: 9am–4pm
Tuesday: 9am–4pm
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: Closed
Friday: 9am–4pm
Saturday: 9am–4pm
Sunday: 9am–4pm
Vehicle permit check
A free permit is required for vans, some light-goods 4x4s and certain larger trailers. Check the vehicle rules before travelling rather than discovering the requirement at the gate.
Bad Weather, Road Problems and Festive Collection Changes
Weather, road access and operational problems can change what happens after a missed round. The safest approach is to check the property calendar and current council updates rather than assuming a normal return date.
Weather
Safety conditions can prevent a crew from completing part of a route even when the collection was scheduled.
Access
Blocked roads, parked vehicles and other access problems can stop a collection vehicle reaching the normal point.
Christmas and New Year
Recheck the current postcode calendar before festive weeks instead of applying last year’s revised dates.
Official South Kesteven Waste Services
Open official bin-day page
Open food-waste guidance
Open missed-bin guidance
Open bin-and-sack services
Open assisted collection
Open bulky-waste guidance
Open battery-service status
South Kesteven Bin Collection FAQs
How do I check my exact South Kesteven bin collection day?
Open South Kesteven District Council’s bin-day page, use the postcode checker, choose the exact property and note the container type together with its date.
What time should South Kesteven bins be put out?
Current council guidance says bins and sacks should be available at the required collection point by 7am on collection day.
What is the normal South Kesteven four-week bin cycle?
For a standard wheelie-bin household the normal main-bin sequence is Black → Silver → Black → Purple-lid, while the outdoor food caddy is collected every week.
When can I report a missed bin in South Kesteven?
A qualifying missed collection can normally be reported after 3pm on the scheduled day and within two working days of the original collection day.
What goes in the South Kesteven silver bin?
The silver bin is for accepted clean, dry mixed recycling such as glass bottles and jars, plastic bottles, pots, tubs and trays, plus metal cans and tins. Use the council A–Z for uncertain items.
What goes in the purple-lidded bin?
The purple-lidded bin is for clean, dry paper and cardboard for standard wheelie-bin households.
How often is food waste collected in South Kesteven?
The outdoor food-waste caddy is collected every week on the normal household collection day. Weekly collections began from the week commencing 13 April 2026.
How much is South Kesteven garden waste for 2026/27?
The first annual garden-waste subscription is £55. Each additional subscription is £45. A new green bin costs £30 and delivery is £15 per delivery.
How much does South Kesteven bulky waste collection cost?
The current council charge is £22 for the first bulky item and £12 for each additional item. Fridges and freezers are charged at £22 each.
Can I get an extra black bin?
South Kesteven can consider an additional black bin for a family household with five or more permanent residents, subject to the council’s application and waste-audit process.
Can I get help putting my bins out?
Temporary or permanent assisted collection can be considered where nobody in the household can present the waste because of frailty, disability or ill health.
Is South Kesteven currently collecting household batteries?
The council’s current battery page displays a temporary service notice saying it is unable to collect household batteries. Check that page before using the older bag-on-bin-handle instructions shown lower down the same council page.
Your South Kesteven Bin-Night Checklist
- Check the exact property in the council postcode service.
- Save the bin colour and date together.
- Remember the normal Black → Silver → Black → Purple cycle.
- Put the food-waste caddy out every week.
- Have bins or sacks ready by 7am.
- Put recycling in the correct container and keep it loose where required.
- Do not leave routine side waste beside a wheelie bin.
- Report a genuine missed collection after 3pm and within two working days.
- Check your light-blue or dark-blue schedule if you subscribe to garden waste.
- Use the caddy delivery form if your property was missed.
- Apply before assuming you qualify for an additional black bin.
- Book bulky items and put only confirmed items out by 7am.
- Keep batteries out of household bins and check the current service pause.
- Check recycling-centre opening hours and vehicle permits before travelling.
Independent guide: BinCollectionGuide.org is not South Kesteven District Council or Lincolnshire County Council. Collection dates, disruption notices, battery status, charges, booking availability and recycling-centre rules can change, so complete live actions through the relevant official service.