Bins, recycling and rubbish

The Greater Cambridge Shared Waste service manages our waste for us. This is a shared service between Cambridge City Council and South Cambridgeshire District Council.

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

Neighbourhood clean-up events

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

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