Household waste

Find information about your black bin collections and other disposal options, including Bulky Refuse Collections, Hazardous Waste Collections, and visiting your local Household Waste Site.

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Using your black bin

Learn how to correctly manage and minimize the waste collected in your black bin, including what can and cannot be disposed of, and how it contributes to local energy production.

Using your blue bin

Your blue bin is for recycling clean, dry items such as paper, cans, cardboard and rigid plastic food and drink containers.

Using your brown bin

The brown bin composting scheme is proving a real hit with Ipswich residents and covers nearly 46,000 properties across the town.

Missed bins

How to report a problem with your waste collection, whether blue, brown or black bin.

Bulky household waste

If you are looking to dispose of unwanted bulky household items such as furniture, mattresses or carpets, we provide a paid-for bulky waste collection service for Ipswich residents.

Where to put your bin

Make sure that your bin is out and ready for collection on the right day and in the right place.

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