Yes. Loci is free for residents on the App Store and Google Play.

East Sussex County Council services in one app

Q: Do I need to book an East Sussex tip?

Yes. Everyone must book a 30 minute slot before visiting any of East Sussex County Council’s 10 recycling sites, including people on foot or by bike. You can book up to two weeks ahead, or on the day if there’s a slot free.

Q: Can I take a van to an East Sussex tip?

Yes, on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays only (Seaford on Saturdays only), with a booking. Vans must weigh under 3,500kg, and Luton, flatbed, tipper, cage and box vans aren’t allowed. Every site has a 2m height barrier.

Q: Can I take DIY waste to an East Sussex tip?

Yes, in small amounts from your own home. Hardcore, rubble and soil are accepted at every site, with two 50 litre bags free each week and a charge after that. Plasterboard is only accepted at Crowborough, Eastbourne, Hastings and Newhaven.

Q: How do I report a pothole in East Sussex?

Report it online to East Sussex County Council, which looks after most roads and pavements in the county. National Highways looks after some major roads, such as the A21 and A27. Brighton and Hove looks after its own roads.

Q: When are the East Sussex school holidays?

East Sussex County Council publishes term dates for East Sussex schools. Some schools set their own dates, so check with your child’s school. Loci syncs council term dates automatically and reminds you when they’re coming up.

Q: Is Loci run by East Sussex County Council?

No. Loci is an independent community platform. Loci links you to the council’s official webpages, where you can report problems and make requests.

East Sussex bin collection

Never miss an East Sussex bin day

Pop in your postcode to check Loci works where you live. Then download the free app to see your collection days and get a reminder the night before.

East Sussex bin collection reminder on the Loci app

East Sussex towns and their councils

Many East Sussex towns sit in a district with a different name. Find your town below, then choose your district council further down this page for bin days and local services. Eastbourne, Hastings and Lewes have councils named after the town, and Brighton and Hove has its own unitary council.

Seaford · Lewes Bexhill-on-Sea · Rother Uckfield · Wealden Crowborough · Wealden Hailsham · Wealden Heathfield · Wealden Newhaven · Lewes Peacehaven · Lewes Rye · Rother Battle · Rother Polegate · Wealden Forest Row · Wealden Telscombe · Lewes Wadhurst · Wealden

East Sussex County Council

Who does what in East Sussex

Most of East Sussex has two councils for every home. East Sussex County Council runs roads, libraries, schools, social care and 10 household waste recycling sites. Your district or borough council collects your bins and handles council tax and planning. Brighton and Hove has its own unitary council that runs all local services. Loci brings East Sussex County Council and your local council together, from Eastbourne and Hastings to Bexhill, Lewes and Crowborough.

Bin day reminders

Recycling centres

Council tax

Council Search

AI search

Local business directory

Health and support

Local updates

Booking your visit

Everyone must book a 30 minute slot before visiting any East Sussex tip, whether you come by car, van, on foot or by bike. You can book up to two weeks ahead, or on the day if there’s a slot free. The sites are free for East Sussex residents who pay council tax to Eastbourne, Hastings, Lewes, Rother or Wealden. Other visitors pay a charge for each visit. Book a visit to the tip.

Got a van or trailer?

DIY waste

Tips in Eastbourne and Lewes district

Tips in Hastings and Rother

Tips in Wealden

Brighton and Hove tips

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Borough council

Eastbourne Borough Council

Bin days and council services for Eastbourne, Meads and Sovereign Harbour.

Eastbourne bins and services

Borough council

Hastings Borough Council

Bin days and council services for Hastings, St Leonards-on-Sea and Ore.

Hastings bins and services

District council

Lewes District Council

Bin days and council services for Lewes, Seaford and Newhaven.

Lewes bins and services

District council

Rother District Council

Bin days and council services for Bexhill, Rye and Battle.

Rother bins and services

District council

Wealden District Council

Bin days and council services for Crowborough, Hailsham and Uckfield.

Wealden bins and services

Unitary council

Brighton and Hove City Council

Not covered by East Sussex County Council. Bins, tips and all council services for Brighton, Hove and Portslade.

Brighton and Hove bins and services

East Sussex County Council services: your questions answered

Who collects my bins in East Sussex?

Your district or borough council collects your bins, not East Sussex County Council. Find yours in the list above to see bin days and local services. Brighton and Hove has its own unitary council.

Do I need to book an East Sussex tip?

Can I take a van to an East Sussex tip?

Can I take DIY waste to an East Sussex tip?

Can I use an East Sussex tip if I live in Brighton and Hove?

How do I report a pothole in East Sussex?

When are the East Sussex school holidays?

Is Loci free?

Is Loci run by East Sussex County Council?

Bins and recycling guides

Every bin guide in one place: bin days, missed bins, bin colours, bank holidays and the new bin rules.

All bin guides

Missed bin collection?

What to do if your bin wasn't emptied, and how to report it to your council.

Read the guide

Which bin goes out this week?

Alternate weeks, colour weeks and week A or B, explained.

Read the guide

What can go in your recycling bin?

What goes in, what stays out and why the rules change between councils.

Read the guide

New bin rules explained

What Simpler Recycling means for your bins, caddies and collection days.

Read the guide

Food waste collections

How your food caddy works and what goes in it.

Read the guide

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