Standard Wheeled Bins
We provide most homes in the East Lindsey district with a standard set of wheeled bins for their fortnightly refuse and recycling collections.
You must have bins that have been provided by East Lindsey District Council to receive refuse and recycling collections. We do not empty non-East Lindsey District Council bins.
A standard set of bins for the refuse and recycling service is as follows.
Domestic Waste (Rubbish/Refuse) Bin
- Colour: Black
- Capacity: 180 litres
- Dimensions: 1065 x 478 x 744mm (H/W/D)
- Features: East Lindsey District Council logo

Mixed Recycling Bin
- Colour: Grey
- Capacity: 240 litres
- Dimensions: 1079 x 583 x 737mm (H/W/D)
- Features: East Lindsey District Council logo

Paper and Card Bin
- Colour: Purple or Purple-lidded
- Capacity: 240 litres
- Dimensions: 1079 x 583 x 737mm (H/W/D)
- Features: 'Lincolnshire recycles' logo
