Lincoln collects different bins on different schedules, and the bin types are black household waste, brown recycling, green garden waste, and food waste caddies. For usual collection days, Lincoln also has an online lookup tool, and I’ve listed the main collection rules below.
| Bin / service | What goes in it | When to put it out / collected |
|---|---|---|
| Black household waste bin | Every day rubbish, non-recyclable items, nappies and sanitary products, crisp or sweet wrappers, polystyrene | Put out by 6.30 am on the day of collection |
| Brown recycling bin | Clean and dry paper or card, clear or light colour plastics, clean glass bottles and jars, metal food and drink cans, plastic bottles and drink containers, empty aerosol cans | Put out by 6.30 am on the day of collection |
| Green garden waste bin | Grass cuttings, leaves, hedge trimmings, flowers and weeds, sticks smaller than 2.5cm in width | Put out by 6.30 am on the day of collection |
| Food waste caddy | Raw and cooked meat and fish, fruit and vegetables, dairy products, bread, cakes, pastries, rice, pasta, beans, tea bags, coffee grounds, loose pet food, small amounts of sauces, gravy and custard, oil and fats | Collected weekly on your usual bin collection day |
| Assisted collections | For residents who struggle to present bins due to age, disability or illness | Apply online: apply for assisted collections |
| Find your usual collection day | Black, brown, green and food waste collections | Use the lookup here: find your bin collection day |
Lincoln says bins must be out by 6.30 am, and crews won’t come back for bins that were missed because they were put out late. If you want the exact day for your street, the online collection-day checker is the way to get it.