August Bank Holiday Bin Collections

Collections of refuse and food waste will be a day later than usual next week due to the August bank holiday so do check your date.

Please put your refuse out ready for collection from 6am on the day shown below.

Normal collection day	Revised collection day
Bank Holiday Monday 31 Aug	Tuesday 1 September
Tuesday 1 September	Wednesday 2 September
Wednesday 2 September	Thursday 3 September
Thursday 3 September	Friday 4 September
Friday 4 September	Saturday 5 September

Check your refuse collection dates, and download your recycling calendar by visiting lewes-eastbourne.gov.uk/bank-holiday-bins

Read the latest Coronavirus (COVID-19) updates from the council, including how to safely manage your waste if you are self-isolating with COVID-19 symptoms, at lewes-eastbourne.gov.uk/covid19

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