Check Your Peterborough City Council Bin Collection Dates and Schedule
Need your Peterborough bin day, missed bin form, food waste caddy guidance, garden waste brown bin subscription, replacement bin cost, bulky waste collection or Fengate Household Recycling Centre details? Start with the official WasteWorks postcode lookup, then use this guide to understand black, green, grey and brown bin rules without guessing from a neighbour’s collection.
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Find Your Peterborough Bin Collection Day
Enter your postcode here to keep it handy, then open the official WasteWorks page. The council system will ask for your address and then show collection information for your household.
How do I check Peterborough City Council bin collection dates?
Use Peterborough City Council’s official WasteWorks postcode lookup. It shows collection days for black general waste, green recycling and brown garden waste bins. Grey food waste bins are collected weekly when either your green or black bin is collected. Put bins out by 6.45am on collection day. Missed black, green or brown bins can be reported online after 5pm on collection day and before 4pm the next working day, but the council does not return for missed food bins because the food waste service is weekly.
Official Peterborough City Council Sources Used for This 2026 Bin Collection Guide
This guide is built around official Peterborough City Council waste pages, not guessed calendars, old social posts or copied collection dates from nearby councils.
Bin collection days
Peterborough collects waste from black, grey, green and brown bins, and the postcode lookup is the safest route for address-specific collection days.
What goes in which bin
The official bin-sorting pages explain black general waste, green recycling, grey food waste and brown garden waste.
Garden waste 2026/27
The brown bin subscription runs from 27 April 2026 to 23 April 2027, with one bin costing £58 per year.
Fengate recycling centre
The Household Recycling Centre is at Dodson House, Fengate, PE1 5XG, and Peterborough residents need a free vehicle e-permit to visit.
Peterborough City Council Bin Collection Schedule 2026: Check Your Dates by Address
Your Peterborough bin collection date depends on your exact address, not only your postcode area or neighbourhood.
Use the official WasteWorks lookup if you live in Central Peterborough, Bretton, Werrington, Paston, Dogsthorpe, Millfield, Eastfield, Hampton, Orton, Fletton, Stanground, Eye, Thorney, New England, Woodston, Walton or a newer development. Collection rounds can differ by street, access, flats, new estates and rural edges.
Open WasteWorks
Use the official WasteWorks page to check your black, green and brown bin dates or to report a missed collection when the reporting window is open.
Enter postcode and select address
Use your full postcode and exact property. Do not use a neighbour’s address because flats, private roads and new-build homes can have different arrangements.
Check each bin stream
Black general waste, green recycling and brown garden waste are shown through the collection lookup. Grey food waste is weekly, collected when either your green or black bin is collected.
Put bins out by 6.45am
Bins should be out by 6.45am, not blocking the pavement, with lids closed and no unacceptable items inside.
Resident tip: if your black or green bin is collected very early some weeks, put it out the evening before while keeping the pavement clear. The official rule is that it must be ready by 6.45am.
Peterborough Bin Collection Pattern: Black, Green, Grey Food and Brown Garden Bins
Peterborough households can have up to four different bins, each with different rules.
| Bin | Use | Collection note | Quick warning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black bin | General household rubbish that cannot be reused, recycled or composted. | Check exact day through WasteWorks. | No excess waste beside or on top of the bin, except the first black bin collection after Christmas where limited extra bags may be allowed. |
| Green bin | Clean, loose household recycling. | Check exact day through WasteWorks. | Do not put nappies, black bin bags, food waste, batteries, vapes or electrical items inside. |
| Grey food bin | Weekly food waste collection using indoor and outdoor grey caddies. | Collected weekly when either green or black bin is collected. | Peterborough does not return to empty missed food bins because it is a weekly service. |
| Brown bin | Optional paid garden waste subscription. | Normally same week as black bin; some areas have a day earlier collection. | Garden waste must not go in black, green or grey food bins. |
Area note: for residents in Millfield North, Dogsthorpe South, Eye, Thorney and Werrington East, Peterborough states that brown garden bins are collected a day earlier than the black bin.
Peterborough Black Bin, Green Bin, Grey Food Bin and Brown Garden Bin Explained
The easiest way to avoid a rejected collection is to keep general waste, recycling, food waste and garden waste separate.
Black bin
General wasteFor household rubbish you cannot reuse, recycle or compost.
- Nappies in tied bags
- Black bags
- Polystyrene
- Tissues and kitchen roll
- Small pet waste in tied bags
Green bin
RecyclingFor clean recyclable household waste placed loose in the bin.
- Plastic bottles, tubs, trays, pots and film
- Food tins, drink cans, clean foil and empty aerosols
- Paper, card, cartons and envelopes
- Glass bottles and jars
Grey food caddy
Weekly food wasteFor cooked and uncooked food waste using indoor and outdoor caddies.
- Plate scrapings and leftovers
- Raw and cooked meat and fish
- Eggs, tea bags and coffee grounds
- Fruit, vegetables, bread and dairy solids
Brown bin
Paid garden wasteFor subscribed garden waste only, placed loose in the brown bin.
- Grass cuttings
- Hedge trimmings
- Leaves, weeds and plants
- Windfall fruit from the garden
Do not put batteries, vapes or electricals inside bins: Peterborough says they can cause fires in collection vehicles. Batteries and vapes must be kept separate and placed in separate plastic bags on top of the bin lid where the kerbside service applies.
Peterborough Grey Food Waste Bin: Weekly Collection, Liners and Flats
Peterborough provides a weekly food waste collection service using two grey food caddies.
Each household should have a smaller indoor grey caddy and a larger outdoor grey caddy. Fill the indoor caddy, transfer it to the outdoor caddy and put the outdoor caddy out on collection day. Peterborough collects food waste weekly when your green or black bin is collected.
Free liner rolls
Each roll has 40 liners. Peterborough estimates around three liners a week is reasonable and says it will not provide one household with more than four rolls per year.
How to request liners
Tie a liner or plastic bag to your outdoor food bin lid on collection day, or collect up to two rolls from a listed pick-up location.
Flats
Food waste collection for flats has been rolled out in stages. If your building does not yet receive separate food waste collection, follow the council’s flat-specific guidance.
No return for missed food bins
The council does not return for missed grey food bins because the service is weekly.
Missed Bin Collection Peterborough: Report After 5pm and Before 4pm Next Working Day
Do not report a missed Peterborough bin too early. The WasteWorks missed-bin option only appears after 5pm on the scheduled day.
You can report a missed black, green or brown bin after 5pm on collection day. You have until 4pm the next working day after the scheduled collection to let the council know. Leave the bin out for collection after reporting. Do not use “Report Damaged Bin” to report a missed collection because those cases may be automatically closed.
Check your bin was due
Use the postcode lookup to confirm whether your black, green or brown bin was scheduled for that address.
Check presentation rules
The bin should have been out by 6.45am, not blocking the pavement, with the lid closed, under 50kg and without unacceptable items.
Wait until after 5pm
If you check too early, the missed-bin report option may not appear because crews may still be working in the area.
Report before 4pm next working day
Use the official WasteWorks system and keep the bin out after you report it.
Food waste reminder: missed grey food bin collections are not returned to because the food waste service is weekly. Put the caddy out again on the next weekly collection.
Peterborough Brown Bin Garden Waste 2026/27: £58 One Bin, £89.50 Two Bins and 27 April Start
The brown garden waste bin is an optional paid subscription service. It is not included in normal recycling or general waste collections.
The 2026/27 collection period runs from 27 April 2026 to 23 April 2027. Collection of one brown garden bin costs £58 per year. Collection of two brown bins costs £89.50 per year. No concession rates are available. You can subscribe online or pay annually over the phone by calling 01733 425425 and selecting option 3.
Collection timing
Brown garden bins are usually collected on the same week as the black bin and must be out by 6.45am.
Winter pattern
Collections are fortnightly for most of the year, with monthly collections expected in December and January.
Sticker rule
After payment, the council posts a sticker to attach to the brown bin. Crews also have a record of subscribed addresses.
No garden waste in other bins
Garden waste must not be placed in general waste, recycling or food bins.
Move-house tip: if you are moving within Peterborough, call the council to transfer the garden waste subscription. Cancelling Council Tax does not automatically cancel the brown bin subscription.
Peterborough Bulky Waste Collection: £30 for One to Five Items
Large household items should not be left beside normal bins, dumped near communal bins or placed on the highway.
Peterborough’s bulky waste collection service costs £30 for one to five items. Collections are arranged for the same day as your normal black bin collection. You must specify every item when booking, and items not listed or not prepared correctly will not be collected.
Set-out time
Items must be outside by 6.45am and should be collected by 4.30pm.
Where to leave items
Place them where your black bin is normally collected, visible to the crew, without blocking pedestrian access or the highway.
Different vehicles
Electrical and non-electrical goods may be collected by different vehicles at different times during the day.
Booking changes
Amendments can be made by calling 01733 747474 up to 2pm the working day before the collection is scheduled.
Peterborough Household Recycling Centre: Dodson House, Fengate, PE1 5XG
Use the Fengate Household Recycling Centre for household items that should not go in kerbside bins.
The Household Recycling Centre is for Peterborough residents, and you should bring proof of address when visiting. The site address is Dodson House, Fengate, Peterborough, PE1 5XG. All Peterborough residents need a free vehicle e-permit before visiting the Fengate HRC.
Opening times
1 April to 30 September: 8am to 6pm. 1 October to 31 March: 8am to 4pm. Bank holidays: 8am to 4pm.
Closures
The site closes on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day, and closes at 12pm on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve.
DIY waste limit
Small DIY waste allowance: maximum 2 x 50 litre bags, 2 items or equivalent in a single visit, with four single visits in any four-week period.
Vehicle rule
Vehicle size restrictions apply; very large vans, box vans, caravans, large flatbeds and trailer beds over the listed limit are not allowed.
Order a New or Replacement Bin in Peterborough: Costs, Repairs and New Homes
If your bin is lost, stolen, damaged beyond repair or missing when you move in, use the official bin ordering route.
Peterborough repairs damaged lids and wheels on standard 240 litre and 360 litre recycling, garden and general waste bins free of charge. Replacement bins are charged where they are lost, stolen or damaged beyond repair. The council says bins remain council property.
Replacement bin cost
Black, green or brown 240 litre bin: £33. Black 360 litre bin: £36.50. Council Tax Relief reduced rates may apply.
Food caddies
The first replacement food caddy is free. Second replacements are chargeable depending on small, large or both caddies.
Full bin set
A full household bin set is listed at £85 and includes a 240 litre black bin, 240 litre green bin, small grey food caddy and large grey food caddy.
Order by phone
To order new or replacement bins, call 01733 747474, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
Batteries, Vapes, Assisted Collections and Flats in Peterborough
Some waste needs extra care because it can cause fires, create access problems or need different arrangements for flats.
Important resident checks
Use these checks before bin day, especially if your household has flats, mobility needs, batteries, vapes or extra waste.
Batteries and vapes
Place used household batteries and disposable vapes in separate plastic bags on top of the bin lid, not inside the bin.
Assisted collection
If you cannot move bins due to ill health, disability or mobility issues, and nobody at the property can help, contact the council.
Flats
Flats may use shared communal bins for recycling, food and general waste. Follow building-specific signage and council guidance.
50kg rule
Peterborough says bins will not be collected if they exceed 50kg or contain unacceptable items.
Official Peterborough City Council Bin Collection Links
Use these official pages before reporting, ordering, subscribing, booking or travelling.
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Peterborough City Council Bin Collection FAQ
These answers cover the main Peterborough bin collection searches: collection day, missed bins, black bin, green bin, grey food bin, brown garden bin, bulky waste, new bins and Fengate recycling centre.
Use the official WasteWorks postcode lookup. It shows collection days for black, green and brown bins. Grey food waste is collected weekly when either your black or green bin is collected.
Put bins out by 6.45am on collection day. The bin should not block the pavement, the lid should close and the bin must not be too heavy or contain unacceptable items.
You can report a missed bin online after 5pm on collection day and until 4pm the next working day. Leave the bin out after reporting. Peterborough does not return for missed food bins because the food waste service is weekly.
The black bin is for general household rubbish that cannot be reused, recycled or composted, including black bags, nappies in tied bags, polystyrene, tissues, kitchen roll and small amounts of pet waste in tied bags.
The green bin is for clean, loose recycling such as plastics, tins, cans, clean foil, empty aerosols, paper, cardboard, cartons and glass bottles or jars.
The grey food waste bin is collected weekly when either your green recycling bin or black general waste bin is collected.
For 2026/27, one brown garden bin costs £58 per year and two brown garden bins cost £89.50 per year. The collection period is 27 April 2026 to 23 April 2027.
No. Peterborough says garden waste must not go in general waste, recycling or food bins. Use a subscribed brown garden bin or take residential garden waste to the Household Recycling Centre.
The Household Recycling Centre is at Dodson House, Fengate, Peterborough, PE1 5XG. Peterborough residents should bring proof of address and need a free vehicle e-permit before visiting.
The HRC opens seven days a week. From 1 April to 30 September it opens 8am to 6pm. From 1 October to 31 March it opens 8am to 4pm. Bank holidays are 8am to 4pm. It closes on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day.
The bulky waste collection charge is £30 for one to five items. If you have more than five items, you need to book a second collection on a different day.
Call Peterborough City Council on 01733 747474, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. Standard replacement 240 litre black, green or brown bins are listed at £33, while a full household bin set is listed at £85.
Editorial note
This independent guide helps residents reach the correct Peterborough City Council waste service quickly. Always confirm your exact collection date, missed-bin reporting window, brown bin subscription, bulky waste booking, new-bin cost, HRC opening hours, e-permit rules and accepted waste directly on the official Peterborough City Council website before taking action.
Final summary: Use the official WasteWorks postcode lookup first. Put bins out by 6.45am. The black bin is for general waste, the green bin is for clean loose recycling, the grey food caddy is collected weekly, and the brown garden bin is optional and paid. Missed black, green or brown bins can be reported after 5pm until 4pm the next working day. For extra items, use the bulky collection service or Fengate Household Recycling Centre with a free e-permit.