Change to Bin Collections in North & East Herts
We’ve had some questions about changes to some bin collections, which are due to start from 4 August 2025 in the North and East Hertfordshire districts.
Bin collections are not our responsibility – they are managed by your local council. We want to keep you informed and to continue working with local councils to help keep your neighbourhood a great place to live.
You can find the most up-to-date information on these websites – www.north-herts.gov.uk/bin-collection-service-changes in North Herts and
Bin Collection Changes | East Herts District Council if you live in East Herts.
Changes from 4 August 2025
- Your collection day may change – check your updated collection day on your local council’s website.
- You will receive or may have already received new collection bins which will come into use from 4 August (blue lidded bin in North Herts and in East Herts, residents will get a brown outside food waste caddy and a kitchen food waste caddy for weekly food waste collections.)
- Residents in East Herts will also have a new purple-lidded bin for non-recyclable waste.
- Both councils will NOT collect the bins that are no longer in use.
If you live in a block of flats, there are no changes to the communal bin service.
Space for the bins
The local councils have advised that the bins have a similar footprint to the existing boxes so should not occupy much more space. If you have no front storage or rear access they can provide a reusable sack, if you think this applies to you, please contact your local councils: (North Herts) [email protected] or (East Herts) www.eastherts.gov.uk/contactus.
Want to know more?
If you would like to find out more about the changes to bin services, please contact your local council for more information.
You can find out more about the things that we can help with on our website.
