Bin Collection

Collection dates for food waste, general waste and recycling will change over the festive period. Crews will collect on the following days.

You can check your new bin collection calendar in the Bins and waste service area.

Collections take place between 7am and 3pm. Place your bins at the edge of your property ready for collection before 7am on collection day. Bin lids must be closed.

These guidelines should help you make sure your bin is collected on time: 

• Find out which bin should be out at the Bins and waste service area
• Leave your bins out before 7am on the day of collection 
• Make sure they’re at the edge of your property and not hidden from view 
• Make sure it’s in a bin provided by Mid Sussex District Council 
• Make sure your recycling bin only contains items that can be recycled
• Make sure the bin lid shuts, and the bin is not over-filled 
• Make sure the lid can move freely, otherwise it may damage our bin lorry
• Recycling should be clean, dry, loose and not in bags. Find more details on our recycling page.

Collection dates repeat in the same pattern throughout the year. The only exception is at Christmas and New Year which is subject to temporary changes.

If your rubbish, recycling or garden waste collection has been missed, please double-check our guidelines before sending us a report at the Bins and waste service area

Please don't report a missed bin until after 3pm on your usual collection day as it may be collected any time until 3pm.

• Have you put your bins out on the right day? 
• Are your bins at the edge of your property in a clearly visible location?
• Are you using bins provided by Mid Sussex District Council?
• Were your bins ready for collection before 7am?

Food kitchen caddy and waste bin

Report a missed collection

Recycling bin (blue)

Rubbish bin (black)

Online Enquiry Form

Customer services for the waste management team
Tel: 01444 477440
Email: wastematters@midsussex.gov.uk