Braintree bin collection
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Collection schedule
Collection frequency in Braintree District Council: Grey bin (non-recyclable waste): weekly. Food caddy: weekly. Blue-lidded bin (mixed recycling): weekly. Red-lidded bin (paper & card): fortnightly. Green bin (garden waste): fortnightly subscription.
Your bins
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Recycling centre
Braintree District Council's residents use the Essex County Council HWRC at Galley Wood Road, Chelmsford CM2 8TR, and Household Waste Recycling Centres at Colchester and other Essex sites — CM2 8TR
Bank holidays
Bank holiday collection changes are published on braintree.gov.uk. Collections are usually moved to the next working day.
Contact council
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Common questions
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