South Kesteven Bin Collection Day: Schedule, Calendar
Check your South Kesteven bin collection day by postcode, understand the black, silver, purple-lidded and green bin schedules, avoid missed-bin mistakes, and use the right official route for food waste, garden waste, bulky waste and bin problems.
Best quick routine
- Use the official SKDC postcode checker for your exact address.
- Put waste and recycling bins out from 7am on collection day.
- Follow the black, silver, black, purple-lidded cycle.
- Report missed collections after 3pm and within two working days.
Choose the South Kesteven bin task you need
Use the action below that matches your problem. Each route points to the official SKDC page and explains what to check before you put a bin out or submit a report.
South Kesteven bin collection quick facts
South Kesteven collection days are address-based. The safest answer is to use the official postcode checker, then follow the calendar colour and bin-type guidance for your home.
Bin day checker
Use SKDC’s official page to check when bins will be emptied or bags collected.
Black bin
General waste collection appears twice in the four-week cycle.
Silver bin
Mixed recycling collection appears once in the four-week cycle.
Purple-lidded bin
Dry, loose and clean paper and card only. Collected every four weeks.
Green bin
Garden waste subscription service with light blue and dark blue schedules.
Missed bin
Report after 3pm and within two working days of the usual collection day.
Food waste
Weekly food waste collections start in South Kesteven from week commencing 13 April 2026.
Bulky waste
Use the official bulky waste route for large items instead of normal bins.
How to check your South Kesteven bin collection day
For searches like South Kesteven bin collection day, South Kesteven bin calendar and SKDC bin schedule, use the official postcode checker. It links to the black, silver and purple-lid 2026–27 calendar, plus the green bin garden recycling calendar.
Official link: South Kesteven District Council: find your bin collection day
Screenshot Guide: Official South Kesteven District Council Bin Collection Day Page
Open the official SKDC bin day page
Use South Kesteven District Council’s own checker rather than an old screenshot, old calendar or neighbour’s routine.
Enter your postcode or address
Choose the exact property so the calendar matches your route and collection day.
Check both normal and garden calendars
Normal black, silver and purple-lid collections are separate from the green garden waste schedule.
Put bins out from 7am
SKDC says waste and recycling bins should be left out from 7am on the day of collection.
South Kesteven collection schedule: black, silver, black, purple-lidded
The normal four-week cycle is easier to follow when you know the pattern. SKDC says silver and purple-lidded bins are collected every four weeks and alternated with black bin collections.
| Week | Collection | What this means | Quick check |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Black bin | General refuse collection. | Make sure it is the right week before reporting missed refuse. |
| Week 2 | Silver bin | Mixed recycling collection. | Keep paper and card out of silver if your purple-lidded bin is provided. |
| Week 3 | Black bin | General refuse collection again. | No extra side waste beside wheelie bins. |
| Week 4 | Purple-lidded bin | Dry, clean paper and cardboard collection. | Fold and flatten cardboard; keep the lid closed to protect paper from rain. |
South Kesteven bin types: black, silver, purple-lidded, green and food caddy
South Kesteven’s normal household setup includes black, silver and purple-lidded bins. Food waste caddies and garden waste bins are separate routes with their own rules.
Official link: Right Thing Right Bin: what can I put in my bin?
| Bin or service | Use it for | Do not use it for | Official route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black bin | General refuse that cannot go in recycling, paper/card, garden or food waste routes. | Recycling, paper and card, food waste, garden waste and items needing special disposal. | Right Thing Right Bin |
| Silver bin | Mixed recycling such as accepted plastics, glass and metal materials under SKDC guidance. | Soft plastics, paper/card if you have a purple-lidded bin, food, nappies and contaminated items. | Household recycling |
| Purple-lidded bin | Dry, loose and clean paper and cardboard with no food residue. | Shredded paper, tissues, used takeaway boxes, wet card, food-stained card and side waste. | Paper and card FAQs |
| Green garden bin | Subscribed garden waste collections across the district. | General waste, food waste and waste outside the accepted garden waste rules. | Garden waste collections |
| Food waste caddies | Weekly food waste collections from the 2026 service rollout, including plate scrapings, peelings and tea bags. | Food in packaging, liquids such as milk, and anything that is not food waste. | Food waste recycling |
How to report a missed bin collection in South Kesteven
If your bin was missed, wait until after 3pm because crews may still be collecting. SKDC says missed collections must be reported within two working days of the usual collection day.
Official link: South Kesteven District Council: reporting a missed refuse collection
Report after 3pm
Do not report in the morning or early afternoon while crews may still be out collecting.
Report within two working days
The reporting window is short. Do not wait until the next collection week.
Was the correct bin out by 7am?
Wrong bin, wrong time, wrong place, contamination and extra side waste can stop a return collection.
Assisted users have different placement rules
The boundary placement requirement does not apply in the same way to residents on an assisted collection scheme.
Food waste caddies and green garden bin collections
Food waste and garden waste are separate services. Food waste uses caddies for weekly collection, while garden waste uses the subscribed green bin service and district-wide light blue or dark blue schedules.
Weekly collections from April 2026
Household food waste collections are introduced in South Kesteven from week commencing 13 April 2026.
Indoor and outdoor caddy setup
SKDC says households receive a small kitchen caddy, a larger outdoor caddy, an initial supply of liners, instructions and a collection schedule.
2026/27 green bin service
The garden waste service is open for the 2026/27 season. Use the postcode checker to confirm your light blue or dark blue schedule.
Check live fee before paying
SKDC’s current FAQ lists £55 for the first green bin annual charge and £45 for additional bins for April 2026 to March 2027.
Bulky waste, bin and sack services, assisted collections and recycling centres
Large items, missing bins, damaged bins, sack services and extra recycling should not be handled through normal collection day guessing. Use the correct SKDC or Lincolnshire route.
Large household items
SKDC lists bulky waste charges as £22 for the first bulky item, £12 for each additional item, and £22 each for fridges and freezers. Check the live page before booking.
Missing, damaged or new-build bins
Use the bin and sack services page for damaged bins, missing bins, new builds, sack services and additional recycling sacks.
Need help putting bins out?
Use assisted waste collection if someone cannot place waste out for collection without help.
Extra or unsuitable waste
Use the recycling centre route for extra paper/cardboard, bulky items and materials that should not go in household bins.
South Kesteven bin collection searches answered clearly
These common searches mean different resident tasks. Use the matching action instead of guessing from a general schedule.
“South Kesteven bin collection day”
Use the official postcode checker. Collection day depends on your address.
“South Kesteven bin calendar”
Download or follow the 2026–27 black, silver and purple-lid calendar after checking your address.
“SKDC bin schedule”
Remember the four-week pattern: black, silver, black, purple-lidded, then repeat.
“South Kesteven purple lid bin”
Use it for dry, clean paper and card only. Keep it loose, dry and free from food residue.
“Missed bin South Kesteven”
Report after 3pm and within two working days after checking wrong bin, contamination, side waste and placement.
“South Kesteven garden waste”
Use the green bin subscription page and confirm your light blue or dark blue schedule.
South Kesteven bin collection FAQs
How do I check my South Kesteven bin collection day?
Use South Kesteven District Council’s official “Find your bin collection day” page and enter your address or postcode.
What time should South Kesteven bins be put out?
SKDC says waste and recycling bins should be left out from 7am on the day of collection.
What is the South Kesteven bin collection cycle?
The normal four-week cycle is Week 1 black bin, Week 2 silver bin, Week 3 black bin, Week 4 purple-lidded bin, then back to Week 1.
What is the purple-lidded bin for in South Kesteven?
The purple-lidded bin is for dry, loose and clean paper and cardboard with no food residue.
Can I put wet cardboard in the purple-lidded bin?
No. SKDC says paper and card must be dry. Wet paper and card should not go in the purple-lidded bin.
When can I report a missed bin in South Kesteven?
A missed collection must be reported after 3pm and within two working days of the usual collection day.
Why was my South Kesteven bin not collected?
Common reasons include wrong bin, contamination, extra side waste, wrong placement or putting the bin out after 7am.
When does South Kesteven food waste collection start?
SKDC says household food waste collections are introduced in South Kesteven from week commencing 13 April 2026.
How much is South Kesteven garden waste collection?
SKDC’s current FAQ lists £55 for the first green bin annual charge and £45 for additional bins for April 2026 to March 2027. Check the live page before paying.
How much is bulky waste collection in South Kesteven?
SKDC lists £22 for the first bulky item, £12 for each additional item, and £22 each for fridges and freezers. Check the live page before booking.
The safest South Kesteven bin routine
Check your postcode on the official SKDC bin day page, put the correct bin out from 7am, follow the black, silver, black, purple-lidded cycle, keep paper and card dry, and report missed collections only after 3pm within the two-working-day window.
Independent guide: This page is not South Kesteven District Council or an official waste contractor. Collection days, 2026–27 calendars, food waste rollout details, garden waste fees, missed-bin rules, bulky waste charges and bin service rules can change. Always verify urgent or address-specific information on SKDC’s live pages before acting.