Residents in Milton Keynes can expect their waste and recycling collections to continue as normal over the upcoming Easter bank holiday weekend. Milton Keynes City Council has confirmed that there are no changes to the collection calendar for the holiday, and households should ensure their bins are out by 7:00am on their usual day.
The council maintains a consistent collection policy for bank holidays throughout the year, with the only exceptions being Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year’s Day. The service, which is operated by the council’s contractor SUEZ UK, utilizes a four-bin system to manage household waste.
Under this system, residents use a black bin for non-recyclable waste and a green bin for food and garden waste, both of which are collected weekly. A blue bin is used for plastic, metal, and glass, while a red bin is provided for paper and cardboard; these two bins are collected on alternating fortnights.
This approach to waste management has contributed to the city’s strong environmental performance. Milton Keynes currently holds the title of England’s top recycling city and is the second-highest performer in the country, achieving a 63.2% recycling rate during the 2024/25 period. The current system, which includes a fleet of electric vehicles, was introduced in September 2023 and has helped increase the amount of recycling processed in the city by more than a third.
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