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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
Volunteer litter picking
Litter-picking kits for volunteers

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
Promotions

Summer events

Join us at a variety of free events and activities this summer, including music, sports and more.

Cambridge Butterfly Trail

Explore Cambridge’s green spaces through the wings of 30 beautiful butterflies and moths.

Draft Planning Obligations Supplementary Planning Document

We want your views on the draft Greater Cambridge Planning Obligations SPD.