Report a missed bin
Wait until after 3pm on the scheduled collection day before reporting it. The report must normally be made within two working days.
Local services
Bin collection days in Stamford
Check your official bin collection day, find out which bin to put out and access recycling services for Stamford and the surrounding villages.
Find your next bin collection
Enter your postcode below. We'll take you straight to South Kesteven District Council's official collection-day checker, which shows your exact dates.
We don't store your postcode or address.
Bin days by area
Every settlement below is covered by the South Kesteven collection system described on this page.
Stamford
Stamford town, including St Martin's and St Mary's, is covered by South Kesteven District Council's bin collections.
Nearby villages
Wothorpe, St Martin's Without, Great Casterton, Little Casterton, Tickencote, Uffington, Collyweston, Easton-on-the-Hill and other nearby villages — enter your postcode in the tool above for your exact dates.
About South Kesteven's bin system
South Kesteven runs a repeating four-week collection cycle. Your exact starting week depends on your address, so use the postcode tool above or the official checker before putting a bin out.
Week 1
Black bin
General household waste
Week 2
Silver bin
Clean, dry mixed recycling
Week 3
Black bin
General household waste
Week 4
Purple-lidded bin
Clean paper and card
Every week
Food-waste caddy
Collected weekly on the same normal collection day
This cycle is a general guide only. Different properties can be at different points in the four-week pattern, so it does not tell you which bin is due this week for your address.
South Kesteven bin services
What goes in which bin?
Use South Kesteven's official A to Z guide for unusual items and the latest recycling rules.
Food-waste recycling
Food-waste caddies are collected weekly. Food should be removed from packaging before it is put into the caddy.
Garden-waste collections
Garden-waste collection is an optional paid service with a separate schedule.
Bulky-item collection
South Kesteven provides a chargeable collection service for items such as furniture and some large appliances.
Assisted collections
Residents who cannot move their bins because of frailty, disability or ill health may be able to request collection assistance.
How should household batteries be disposed of?
For eligible South Kesteven wheelie-bin properties, accepted small household batteries can be placed in a separate clear bag and fastened to the bin handle on collection day. Batteries must never be put inside the bin.
Accepted battery types and arrangements can change. Check the council guidance before putting them out.
Where is the nearest household recycling centre?
Stamford Household Waste Recycling Centre is the local public recycling centre for Stamford residents.
Stamford Household Waste Recycling Centre
Cherryholt Road, Stamford
Accepts a broad range of household waste and recycling. Opening arrangements and any booking or permit requirements can change, so check the official Lincolnshire County Council page before travelling.
Common bin collection questions
When is bin day in Stamford?
Bin days vary by street. Enter your postcode in the tool at the top of this page to go straight to South Kesteven's official checker, which shows your exact collection dates.
Do you store my postcode?
No. Your postcode is only used to take you to the official council checker and is not saved, linked to you, or added to any mailing list or search history.
What time should bins be put out?
South Kesteven asks residents to make bins available by 7am on the scheduled collection day.
Which bin is collected this week in South Kesteven?
South Kesteven uses a four-week black, silver, black and purple-lid cycle, with food waste collected weekly. The current point in the cycle varies by address, so use the postcode tool above for your exact date.
Does this cover the villages around Stamford?
Yes. Wothorpe, St Martin's Without, Great Casterton, Little Casterton, Tickencote, Uffington and other nearby South Kesteven villages are on the same collection system as Stamford.
Is Stamford covered by Peterborough City Council?
No. Stamford is in the South Kesteven district of Lincolnshire and uses South Kesteven's waste and recycling service. Some nearby places across the county border, such as Wansford and Sibson, use different councils.
Who collects bins in Stamford?
Household waste and recycling is collected by South Kesteven District Council. Garden waste and bulky items are optional paid services run separately.
How do I report a missed bin?
Use the postcode tool above to confirm your collection, then use South Kesteven's “report a missed bin” service. Wait until after 3pm on collection day and report within two working days.
More local information: council services, map & car parking, Stamford Market and things to do in Stamford.
Collection schedules and council instructions can change. Confirm your address through South Kesteven District Council's official services before putting bins out or travelling to a recycling centre.