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Bin collections

Check when your bin will be emptied
What goes in which bin
Bulky waste collections
Request a bin
Missed bin collections
Domestic bins and bin collections
Domestic clinical and hygiene waste
Bin hygiene
Get help putting your bin out for collection
Report an abandoned bin
Waste and recycling management policies and strategies
Report flytipping

Recycling

Recycling and rubbish A to Z
Recycling points
Plastic recycling
Extra recycling
Recycling posters and leaflets
What happens to your recycling and rubbish
Become a recycling champion
LitterLotto: Bin your litter to win prizes

Reducing waste

Reduce food waste
Reduce waste by buying from refill shops
Zero-waste nappies, wipes and periods
Reduce, re-use and repair
Community waste reduction projects
Reduce waste at your events

Information for businesses and developers

Greater Cambridge Shared Waste Commercial Service
Recycling and waste guide for developers
Recycling and waste guide for landlords and agents

Easter bank holiday bin collection changes

Only bin collections that would have been on Friday 18 April will be affected over Easter.

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Easter bank holiday bin collection changes

Only bin collections that would have been on Friday 18 April will be affected over Easter.

Smoke control area expansion

Have your say on proposals to expand existing smoke control area boundaries.

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