West Suffolk residents to receive additional bins ahead of new Better Recycling service

20 Feb 2026

Residents across West Suffolk to begin receiving new green-lidded recycling bins and two food waste caddies, in preparation for the new Better Recycling service.

Under the new service, launching this June, residents will be able to recycle glass, cartons, and plastic film and bags from the kerbside for the first time. Food waste will also be collected separately each week. This is helping create a more environmentally conscious society where more items can be recycled and reused.

The West Suffolk Council operations team have been hard at work to ensure Better Recycling launches in June, in line with the Government’s new nationwide Simpler Recycling legislation. The new legislation aims to enhance recycling rates and encourage a more consistent national approach to recycling across England.

Deliveries of almost 80,000 recycling bins will start from Monday 23 February. Due to the scale of the operation, the deliveries will be happening in three parts and completed by contractor, Kee.

The estimated delivery dates for the green-lidded bins can be viewed at Green-lidded bin delivery schedule for West Suffolk.

Nearly 160,000 caddies will be delivered by West Suffolk waste operatives to households across the district from Monday 9 March and will follow the same three stage approach as the recycling bins.  

Cllr David Taylor, Cabinet Member for Operations at West Suffolk Council, said: 
“Better Recycling is an exciting opportunity for us all to reduce our general waste and increase the amount we recycle.

“By collecting recycling in separate containers, already sorted, it will improve the quality of materials collected. This means more of it can be reprocessed to make new products, reducing carbon emissions and helping build environmental resilience.

“We understand that change can be daunting and we will be supporting residents during the transition to the new service and helping anyone who requires additional assistance. Prior to the start date, households will receive a detailed information pack and calendar with more guidance and advice.”

Residents are asked to not use the new bins until the new service starts in June 2026. Once the bins and caddies have been received, please make sure to add the house number or name to it.

To find out more, you can visit Better Recycling - is coming to Suffolk! - Suffolk Recycling

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