From Monday 10 June to Friday 6 July 2019, a Bin Amnesty will begin in Canterbury, which will allow students moving out of properties in specific locations to place bin bags next to their household waste and recycling bins, and the waste contractor will collect during this four-week period. The Bin Amnesty will be in operation for the following roads:

See Bin Amnesty list of roads (PDF document)

Check your bin collection dates on Canterbury city council website

Household waste recycling in other areas

If you live outside of the Bin Amnesty area, purple sacks will be available from each College Reception, to allow you to dispose of extra waste during this time. Larger, bulky items will need to be taken to the Household Waste Recycling Centre on Vauxhall Road (postcode CT1 1HD).

Household Waste Recycling Centre opening times:

Monday – Saturday 8.00 – 16.30

Sunday – 9.00 – 16.00