Bins, waste and recycling
Rubbish, waste, bin and recycling services for the Lewes district and borough of Eastbourne
This page covers services for both councils. If you have chosen to access information from your own council only, selecting one of the services below will take you to information for that council.
Please note - UK Government introduced 'Simpler Recycling' legistlation from 1 April 2026. Our services are already compliant with these rules and there will be no changes to your collections as a result.
Alternate weekly collections coming to Lewes district
From week commencing Monday 9 February 2026, Lewes District Council changed to fortnightly refuse (black sack waste) collections, to increase household recycling in the district.
Food waste scheme
Residents can find out about the scheme and how to join.
When is my bin collection day?
Find out when your bins are collected and download a copy of your collection calendar
A-Z of Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
You can find how to reduce your waste, reuse items and how to recycle them. If something can't be recycled, we'll tell you how best to dispose of it instead.
Report a missed bin collection
Check when you can report a missed bin collection to us
Garden waste
Sign up and pay for a Garden Waste collection
What can I put in my bin?
We encourage you to recycle as much as you can in the recycling bins we provide.
Advice for business on new recycling requirements
New regulations require businesses to separate recyclable materials from general waste.
New and replacement bins
Find out how to order a replacement waste, recycling or garden waste bin
Household waste collection service
Find out what waste services we offer to residents
Recycling calendars
Download your waste and recycling collection calendars
Household waste recycling sites
Our local household waste recycling sites (or tips) are run by East Sussex County Council.
Recycling points and bring sites
Find out what you can recycle locally
Bulky waste
Find out how you can dispose of large items responsibly
Trade waste
Find out what commercial waste services are available
Assisted collection
If you have difficulty putting your bins out on collection day, you may be eligible for assistance
Clinical waste collection
We offer a free collection service for households who need to dispose of clinical and medical waste
Litter Picking
Help keep your local area clean and free from litter by volunteering and getting involved.
Sharps collections
We offer a free collection service for households who need to dispose of used and unused sharps
Hazardous waste
Find out how to dispose of items safely that cannot go in your household bins
Voucher for reusable nappies, wipes and sanitary products
Lewes District Council teamed up with Cheeky Wipes to provide £50 vouchers to Lewes district residents to help them make the swap to reusable products.
