Household waste - rubbish collections
This section explains when and how to present your bins for
collection.
When is my collection day?
If you are unsure of whether you live in a blue area or a red area day please contact Peterborough Direct on 01733 747474.
- Bin collections in blue areas
- Bin collections in red areas
- Bin collections over the Summer bank holiday period
Please note that when a bank holiday falls on a Monday the bin collection day will move back by one day i.e. Normal Monday collection will move to Tuesday, Tuesday to Wednesday etc.
How we ask you present your bin for collection
They are certain ways in which we ask residents to present
their bins for collection
- Bins are to be placed out on your designated collection day only by 7am.
- Don't let your bin cause an obstruction. Store your bin on your own property and only place it out for collection on your designated collection day .
People who leave rubbish or bins out on the street face a fine
(£100 fixed penalty notice). Offences in relation to
waste receptacles (Section 46 Environmental Protection Act
1990).
No excess waste collected
In a bid to clean up Peterborough's streets the Council has
rules on excess waste.
- We are unable to collect excess waste placed at the side of the bin
- We are unable to collect excess waste that prevents the bin lid from closing
- Excess waste will be placed back in the bin for your next collection once the bin has been emptied
People who leave rubbish or bins out on the
street face a fine (£100 fixed penalty notice).