Crawley bin collections

Which bin is which in Crawley

All three wheelie bins are green, so go by the lid: black for rubbish, red for recycling, and the plain GREENbin for garden waste. Collections start at 6.30am.

Garden waste: £78.10 a year

£78.10 per bin per year. The first year is paid in full when you apply, then it's an annual Direct Debit, and the price goes up each February. There are no refunds if you cancel. It isn't offered on the rural or narrow access round, and your garden day may differ from your other bins. Collections run fortnightly all year apart from a two-week break over Christmas and New Year.

Sign up for garden waste collection

Weekly food waste collection

Weekly, in a 23 litre grey outdoor bin with an orange lid, plus a 5 litre kitchen caddy. Using it is encouraged, not compulsory.

Report a missed bin

Report it within 72 hours of the scheduled collection. The council aims to be back by the end of the next working day.

Report a missed bin to Crawley

Bulky waste collection from £26.20

Priced per item by size: £26.20 small, £31.40 medium, £36.70 large, £41.90 extra large, with a maximum of 10 items. Qualifying benefits get £50 off one booking a year. Booking is by phone on 01293 438772.

Recycling centres in Crawley

Crawley Recycling Centre on Metcalf Way is run by West Sussex County Council, and you have to book a slot before you go.

• Crawley Recycling Centre, Metcalf Way RH11 7XX booking needed

Worth knowing in Crawley

Crawley collects on every bank holiday except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day. When Christmas pushes a collection back, crews take one extra average-sized bag of rubbish for each day of delay.