Bin Collection Day

Non-metropolitan district · South East, England

Eastbourne bin collection day

Everything you need for bin day in Eastbourne: the official bin day checker, bank holiday changes and which bin is which. Eastbourne Borough Council empties bins in 4 postcode districts, including BN20, BN21, BN22 and BN23, covering places such as Birling Gap, East Dean and Friday Street.

Check your Eastbourne bin day

The quickest way to see the next date for each of your bins is the council's own checker. Pick your address and it lists every collection.

Open the Eastbourne bin day checker Make a reminder calendar

Link goes to www.lewes-eastbourne.gov.uk. If it has moved, use the GOV.UK bin day finder or the council website.

Check a postcode in Eastbourne

Not sure whether your street is in Eastbourne? Postcode districts on council borders can be split, so enter your full postcode to check.

Eastbourne at a glance

Map showing where Eastbourne is in the UK
103,324residents (2020)
44 km²area
4postcode districts
7places listed

About 103,324 people live in Eastbourne (mid-2020 estimate) across 44 square kilometres. That makes it a mostly urban and suburban area.

Council: Eastbourne Borough Council
Type: Non-metropolitan district
County council: East Sussex County Council
Region: South East

Who collects what in Eastbourne

Eastbourne Borough Council collects household bins, recycling, garden waste and bulky items. East Sussex County Council is the waste disposal authority, so it runs the household waste recycling centres (the tips) and decides where the waste goes after collection. If you have a question about your bin day, missed bins or new bins, contact Eastbourne. For tip opening hours, van permits or booking a tip slot, contact East Sussex County Council.

Bank holidays and Eastbourne bin days

When a bank holiday lands on or before your collection day, Eastbourne may collect as normal or move collections later in the week. These are the next bank holidays in England and Wales:

DateBank holiday
Friday, 25 December 2026Christmas Day
Monday, 28 December 2026Boxing Day (substitute day)
Friday, 1 January 2027New Year's Day
Friday, 26 March 2027Good Friday
Monday, 29 March 2027Easter Monday

Christmas and New Year cause the biggest changes. See Christmas bin collections for what usually happens.

Recycling rules in England

Under Simpler Recycling, councils in England must collect the same core recycling from every home: paper and card, glass, metal, plastic (including cartons), food waste every week, and garden waste for households that ask and pay any charge. The rules applied from 31 March 2026, with plastic film and bags joining the plastic stream from 31 March 2027. Councils still choose their own bins, colours and rotas.

GOV.UK: Simpler Recycling household guidance

Not sure which bin something goes in? Our which bin A to Z covers everyday items, and bin colours explained covers what each colour usually means. Eastbourne has the final say, so check its website if your bin label disagrees.

Postcode districts in Eastbourne

Eastbourne collects bins in all or part of these postcode districts. Districts marked on more than one council page cross a boundary.

Towns and villages in Eastbourne

Bins in these places are collected by Eastbourne.

  • Birling Gap (BN20)
  • East Dean (BN20)
  • Eastbourne (BN21)
  • Friday Street (BN23)
  • Hampden Park (BN22)
  • Holywell (BN20)
  • Langney (BN23)

Councils near Eastbourne

Eastbourne bin questions

How do I find my bin collection day in Eastbourne?
Enter your postcode on this page to confirm that Eastbourne collects your bins, then use the Eastbourne bin day checker. Pick your address and it shows the next date for each bin. Copy those dates into our bin calendar to get reminders.
Do Eastbourne bin days change on bank holidays?
Many councils keep normal collection days on most bank holidays and only change around Christmas and New Year, while others move every collection in a bank holiday week by a day. Eastbourne publishes any changes on its website before each holiday. Our bank holiday page lists the dates for England and Wales.
What should I do if Eastbourne misses my bin?
Check your bin day first, as collections sometimes run late into the evening. If the rest of your street has been emptied and yours has not, report it on the Eastbourne website, usually within one or two working days. Leave the bin out unless the council says otherwise. Our missed bin guide explains what to expect.
Does Eastbourne collect food waste?
Under Simpler Recycling, councils in England must collect food waste every week from all households, free of charge, from 31 March 2026. A few councils were given a later start date, so check the Eastbourne website if you have not received a food caddy yet.
Where is the tip for Eastbourne?
Household waste recycling centres in Eastbourne are run by East Sussex County Council, not by Eastbourne. Many now ask you to book a slot, and vans and trailers may need a permit.
Which postcodes does Eastbourne cover?
Eastbourne collects bins in all or part of these postcode districts: BN20, BN21, BN22, BN23. Districts on the edge of the council area can be shared with a neighbouring council, so enter your full postcode to be sure.

Bin Collection Day is independent and not run by Eastbourne Borough Council. Collection dates and services can change at short notice; the council's website is always the final word.