Bin collection service updates

Changes to collection days

You can check your refuse and recycling collection dates by using our look up table or by downloading your calendar.

Summer Bank Holiday 25 August 2025 (Monday)

Revised collection days will occur one day later than normal due to the Summer Bank Holiday. 

Normal Collection day Revised collection day
Monday 25 August Tuesday 26 August
Tuesday 26 August Wednesday 27 August
Wednesday 27 August Thursday 28 August
Thursday 28 August Friday 29 August
Friday 29 August Saturday 30 August

Normal service will resume Monday 1 September.

Text message service

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  • bin collection dates
  • emergency alerts
  • service updates

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Customer Services

Address: Causeway House,
Bocking End,
Braintree,
Essex,
CM7 9HB

Telephone: 01376 552525

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