Southend’s collection set-up is pretty straightforward: blue lid for paper and card, pink lid for plastic/glass/cans, black bin for non-recyclable waste, and blue bins for food waste. Most of these are on a weekly or fortnightly pattern, and the exact day for your address is best checked in the app or by the council’s customer services team.
| Bin / sack | What goes in it | Collection frequency | When to put it out |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue lid bin | Paper and card | Every two weeks | By 7am on your scheduled collection day |
| Pink lid bin | Plastic, glass and cans | Every two weeks | By 7am on your scheduled collection day |
| Black bin | Non-recyclable waste | Every two weeks | By 7am on your scheduled collection day |
| Blue food waste bin | Cooked and uncooked food waste | Weekly | By 7am on your scheduled collection day |
| Loose sack collection | Pink sacks, blue paper/card box, black sacks, food waste and other recycling as part of the sack service | Weekly | By 7am on your scheduled collection day |
A couple of useful points: items should be loose, clean and dry in the recycling bins, and Southend says bins should not be put out earlier than the evening before collection. The best way to find your exact collection day is through the resident app, or you can call 01702 215006.