Chelmsford bin collection
Check your collection dates and find out what goes in each bin.
Collection schedule
Collection frequency in Chelmsford City Council: Food waste: every week. Black bin, green box and card sack: fortnightly. Brown bin (garden, subscription), paper sack and plastics sack: fortnightly on alternate weeks.
Your bins
Quick links
Recycling centre
Household Waste Recycling Centres managed by Essex County Council — visit loveessex
Bank holidays
Bank holiday collection changes are published in advance at chelmsford.gov.uk.
Contact council
Council website
Common questions
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