Sutton Waste Collection: Bin Days, Missed Bins, Bulky & Recycling
Check your Sutton bin day, understand the weekly food-waste and alternating recycling schedule, report a missed collection after 6pm, replace containers, compare bulky-waste charges and book Kimpton Park Way Recycling Centre.
How to check Sutton bin collection days by postcode
Open Sutton’s official waste-service checker, enter your postcode and select the exact property.
The result shows your food-waste, paper-and-card, mixed-recycling, general-waste and subscribed garden-waste dates.
Set up your Sutton waste collection routine
Complete these steps for the exact property. They prevent most wrong-day, late-presentation, contamination and missed-bin problems.
Check your exact address
Search the full postcode and select the correct house or flat. Do not use a neighbour’s date because collection weeks can differ.
Save each collection stream separately
Record food waste, green paper-and-card bin, mixed-recycling box and brown general-waste bin dates.
Sort recycling before collection morning
Keep paper and card in the green wheelie bin. Put plastics, glass, cans, foil and cartons in the recycling box.
Present everything before 6am
Place containers at the property boundary in line with the public footpath but not on it.
Wait until after 6pm before reporting
The crews may still be working. Report a genuine miss within two working days and leave the container available.
What is collected weekly and fortnightly?
Houses receive weekly food-waste collections. General waste is fortnightly, while the two recycling streams are collected on alternating weeks.
Every week
Food scraps and leftovers in the lockable outdoor food-waste caddy.
Paper-and-card week
Green wheelie bin for clean, dry paper and flattened cardboard.
Mixed-recycling week
Recycling box for plastic bottles, pots, tubs, trays, glass, cans, foil and cartons.
| Waste stream | Frequency | Container | Main rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food waste | Weekly | Lockable outdoor food-waste caddy. | No packaging, liquids, plastic bags or garden waste. |
| Paper and card | Every two weeks | Green recycling wheelie bin. | Keep paper and cardboard clean and dry. |
| Plastics, glass, cans and cartons | Every two weeks | Green recycling box. | Rinse food and drink containers before recycling. |
| General rubbish | Every two weeks | Brown general-waste wheelie bin. | No recycling, electricals, batteries, gas cylinders or DIY waste. |
| Garden waste | 24 fortnightly collections per subscription | Paid garden-waste bin. | Subscription does not renew automatically. |
Saturday collections: regular Saturday household collections ended after the September 2025 route changes, except for certain flats-above-shops services.
Save your next Sutton bin day
Confirm the live date first, then store a reminder in this browser. The information is not sent to Sutton Council.
My next collection
Collection-night checklist
No collection saved. Check the official Sutton calendar first.
What goes in the green bin, recycling box and brown bin?
Green wheelie bin
Use it for newspapers, magazines, clean paper, cardboard, toilet-roll tubes and egg boxes.
Green recycling box
Use it for plastic bottles, pots, tubs, trays, glass bottles and jars, cans, tins, aerosols, foil and food or drink cartons.
Food-waste caddy
Use it for cooked and uncooked food, plate scrapings, meat, fish, bones, rice, pasta, bread, dairy, eggs and tea bags.
Brown rubbish bin
Use it for non-recyclable waste, dirty cardboard, plastic film, bags, polystyrene and nappies.
| Common item | Correct Sutton route | Common mistake |
|---|---|---|
| Clean cardboard | Flatten and place in the green wheelie bin. | Putting it in the mixed-recycling box. |
| Food-stained pizza box | Brown general-waste bin. | Contaminating the paper-and-card bin. |
| Drink carton | Green recycling box. | Putting it with paper and cardboard. |
| Glass bottle or jar | Green recycling box. | Putting Pyrex or window glass in the box. |
| Shredded paper | Seal it inside a paper bag or envelope in the green wheelie bin. | Leaving loose shredded paper inside the bin. |
| Plastic film or carrier bag | Supermarket collection where available, otherwise brown rubbish bin. | Putting film in the mixed-recycling box. |
Which bin or service should I use?
Choose an item
Result: Select an item above.
Fast sorting rule
- Paper or card: green wheelie bin.
- Containers, glass, cans or cartons: recycling box.
- Food: lockable food-waste caddy.
- Reusable items: donate or use the reuse shop.
- Bulky, DIY or hazardous waste: use the separate service.
When to report and when the crew will not return
Wait until after 6pm on the scheduled day. A genuine missed bin, box or caddy must be reported within two working days.
| Check first | What it means | Next step |
|---|---|---|
| Is today the scheduled date? | Your route may have changed after September 2025. | Recheck the address calendar. |
| Was it outside before 6am? | Late containers do not qualify for a return. | Prepare earlier next time. |
| Has the day reached 6pm? | The crew may still be working. | Wait before reporting. |
| Was incorrect waste inside? | Contaminated recycling may be rejected. | Remove the incorrect material. |
| Was the container too heavy? | The crew will not re-attempt an overweight container. | Reduce the weight. |
| Is it within two working days? | The council can arrange a return within two working days. | Submit the report immediately. |
Missed-bin diagnosis
Result: Select the closest situation.
After reporting
- Leave the container at the front of the property.
- Keep it close to the pavement but avoid obstruction.
- The council aims to return within two working days.
- Keep the report reference if one is provided.
- Call 020 8770 5000 if the return collection also fails.
Choose the correct service for your property
Replacement containers
Request replacement wheelie bins, recycling boxes, food caddies and approved bags through Sutton Council.
Flats with shared bins
Food waste is collected weekly, while paper, card and mixed recycling can follow communal-bin arrangements.
Flats above shops
Use the time-banded bag service. Blue-stripe recycling and red-stripe rubbish bags are supplied in quarterly packs.
Assisted collections
Residents unable to move containers because of disability, age, illness or infirmity can request an assessment.
Assisted-service restriction: the standard assisted collection is not offered to communal properties or flats using the above-shops bag service.
Annual cost, collections and accepted garden waste
The current annual subscription is £99 per garden-waste bin and includes 24 fortnightly collections.
| Garden-waste detail | Current Sutton rule | Resident action |
|---|---|---|
| Annual subscription | £99 per garden-waste bin. | Pay separately for each additional bin. |
| Collection frequency | 24 fortnightly collections during the subscription year. | Check the address schedule after subscribing. |
| Renewal | Subscriptions do not renew automatically. | Renew within 30 days before the expiry date. |
| Current festive break | The council lists a four-week break from 6 January to 31 January 2027. | Check the live calendar before putting the bin out. |
| Accepted | Grass, leaves, weeds, plants, twigs, sticks, windfalls and suitable branches. | Put material loose inside the bin. |
| Not accepted | Soil, turf, rubble, animal waste, bags, food, liquids, tools and Japanese knotweed. | Use the correct alternative disposal route. |
Best for regular gardeners
The subscription avoids repeated trips to Kimpton Park Way for grass, leaves and hedge cuttings.
Home composting
Leaves, grass and suitable plant waste can produce compost and reduce the need for a paid collection.
Recycling-centre option
Garden waste is accepted at Kimpton Park Way, but a visit must be booked when arriving by vehicle.
Private collector
Use a registered waste carrier and keep the receipt in case the waste is later fly-tipped.
Current prices, POPs seating and booking rules
Sutton collects up to six listed household items. Every item must be safe for two people to carry and must be outside by 6am.
| Collection type | 1–3 items | 4–6 items | Important condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard bulky items | £49 | £81.80 | Furniture, white goods and other accepted listed items. |
| POPs upholstered seating | £74 | £122.70 | Sofas and upholstered seating requiring separate handling. |
Bulky-waste price estimator
Estimate: Select the item details.
Collection-day rules
- Book every item before paying.
- Bookings and cancellations are non-refundable.
- Place items outside by 6am.
- Keep items visible and accessible from the road.
- Remove all contents from appliances and furniture.
- No parked vehicle can block the collection route.
- The crew cannot enter homes, garages, sheds or back gardens.
Not collected: asbestos, builders’ waste, rubble, chemicals, paint, gas bottles, tyres, boilers, kitchen units, large glass, sheds, radiators, soil, paving slabs and other unsafe or unlisted material.
Booking, opening times, vehicle limits and rubble charges
Vehicle visits are appointment-only. Cars can make up to 24 bookings per calendar year, while vans and large vehicles have lower limits.
Kimpton Park Way HRRC
Address:
Kimpton Park Way
off Oldfields Road, A217
Sutton, SM3 9QH
- Monday–Saturday: 9am–5pm
- Sunday: 9am–2pm
- Christmas Eve: 9am–12pm
- Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day: closed
- Other bank holidays: 9am–5pm
- Vehicle booking required
| Visitor or vehicle | Booking limit | Access rule |
|---|---|---|
| Car | Up to 24 bookings per calendar year. | Book in advance and bring ID or proof of address. |
| Van or large vehicle | Up to 8 bookings or 500kg per household per year. | Weekday and Saturday access hours are shorter. |
| Pedestrian or bicycle | No vehicle-booking quota. | No booking required; use the pedestrian gate and bring ID. |
| Oversized vehicle | No access. | Vehicles over 3.5 tonnes, over 5m or with more than four wheels are prohibited. |
Rubble charge calculator
Estimate: The first two qualifying sacks are free.
Rubble rules
- First two 50-litre bags are free.
- Additional bags cost £5.60 each.
- Maximum six bags per visit.
- Maximum four rubble visits in four weeks.
- Soil must be separated from rubble.
- The waste must come from DIY work completed by the resident.
- Book the visit and declare rubble in advance.
Reuse first: clean working furniture, bicycles, books, electrical goods, shoes and textiles can be offered to the Community Reuse Shop instead of being discarded.
Special Sutton waste routes
Batteries and small electricals
Keep them separate from normal bins. Use Sutton’s small-items collection or take suitable items to Kimpton Park Way.
Textiles and shoes
Reusable items should go to charity. Sutton also provides household textile collection and recycling-bank options.
Clinical waste
Request a household clinical-waste collection for eligible medical waste, including approved sharps arrangements.
Hazardous waste
Kimpton Park Way does not accept asbestos, antifreeze, chemicals, petrol or oil-based paint. Use the City of London hazardous-waste service.
Practical advice for borough neighbourhoods and property types
Sutton and Belmont
Route changes introduced in September 2025 mean an old printed calendar may no longer match the property.
Cheam and Worcester Park
Neighbouring roads can be collected on different weeks. Save the exact address result rather than a general area day.
Carshalton and Wallington
Keep containers at the front boundary where parked vehicles will not block collection crews.
Hackbridge and Beddington
Sort recycling carefully because paper/card and mixed containers use separate collection streams.
Flats above shops
Use only the correct blue-stripe and red-stripe sacks and follow the time-banded collection instructions.
Communal blocks
Report locked bin stores, access problems and overflowing containers to the managing agent as well as the council where appropriate.
Houses without frontage
Follow the property-specific bag or presentation arrangement rather than leaving bins permanently on the pavement.
Repeated missed collections
Keep dates and reference numbers. Escalate through the council complaint process only after using the normal missed-bin route.
Official links for final actions
Information checked: 26 June 2026. Collection dates, charges, subscription terms, recycling-centre slots and service notices can change. Use the linked Sutton Council page for the final live result, payment, booking or report.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check my Sutton bin collection day?
Enter your postcode in Sutton’s official waste-service checker and select the exact property. The result shows food, recycling, general-waste and active garden-waste dates.
What time should Sutton bins be put out?
Place the correct bin, box or caddy at the front property boundary before 6am. Keep it close to the pavement but avoid blocking pedestrians.
How often are bins collected in Sutton?
Food waste is collected weekly. General waste is fortnightly, and paper/card and mixed recycling are collected on alternating fortnightly weeks.
What goes in the green wheelie bin in Sutton?
The green wheelie bin is for clean, dry paper and cardboard, including newspapers, magazines, cardboard boxes, tubes and egg boxes.
When can I report a missed Sutton bin?
Wait until after 6pm on the scheduled day. Report a genuine missed bin, box or caddy within two working days and leave it available at the front of the property.
How do I request a replacement Sutton bin?
Use Sutton Council’s replacement container service to request a wheelie bin, recycling box, bag or food-waste caddy.
How much is Sutton garden-waste collection?
The annual subscription fee is £99 per garden-waste bin and includes 24 fortnightly collections. Subscriptions do not renew automatically.
How much does Sutton bulky-waste collection cost?
Standard collections cost £49 for one to three items or £81.80 for four to six items. Upholstered POPs seating costs £74 or £122.70 for the same item bands.
Do I need to book Kimpton Park Way Recycling Centre?
Yes, vehicle visits must be booked in advance. Pedestrians and cyclists can use the pedestrian gate without a booking but must bring proof of address.
How many Kimpton Park Way visits can I make?
Cars can normally make up to 24 bookings per calendar year. Vans and large vehicles can make up to eight bookings or dispose of up to 500kg per household per year.