Big Ashfield Spring Clean is back for 2026
Ashfield is gearing up for a major refresh as the Big Ashfield Spring Clean returns for 2026. Since 2018, the Big Spring Clean has helped residents clear excess waste, keep areas looking their best, and boost pride across the district.
This year’s programme begins week commencing 2 March 2026, when the first flying skips arrive in Kirkby and the rural areas.
Residents will once again be able to take advantage of free bulky waste collections and the return of the much‑loved flying skips. Throughout the Big Spring Clean, the Council’s waste advisers will be out across the district, offering guidance, answering questions, and leading community litter picks.
The flying skips give residents a convenient way to dispose of excess household waste, toys, small furniture, and bric‑a‑brac at a series of easy to access locations — helping everyone get ready for a cleaner, tidier spring.
The bin lorries will continue to visit communities across the district over the following weeks, giving residents in Sutton, Kirkby, Hucknall, and the rural areas the chance to dispose of unwanted items at no cost.
The full dates and locations are as follows:
Saturday 7 March - Kirkby and Rurals area
9am - 9.45am
- Hornbeam Way near Sylvan Avenue
- Wheatley Avenue near Chesnut Avenue
- Western Avenue near Quarry Drive
- Holly Hill Road near Hooley Street
- Westbourne Road near Sharrard Close
10am - 10.45am
- Oxford Street on the junction of Balfour Street
- Copeland Road near Copeland Avenue
- Angela Avenue near Westfield Road
- Sherwood Way near Edwinstowe Drive
- Smeath Road; top end of the road near number 116
11am - 11.45am
- Beacon Drive near Holidays Hill Park
- Homewood Drive
- Recreation Road near Warren Avenue
- Manitoba Way near Ontario Drive
- Plainspot Road near Frances Street
12.30pm - 1.15pm
- Abbey Road near Thoresby Avenue
- Elder Street near Berry Avenue
- Glebe Street on the junction of Sherwood Street
- Launds Avenue
- Derbyshire Drive Off Rutlland Road
1.30pm - 2.15pm
- David Street
- Bannerman Road on the junction of Hampden Street
- Arthur Green Avenue Meets Beauvale Road
- Mayfield Street
- Providence Road near Franklin Road (Jacksdale)
Saturday 14 March - Hucknall area
9am - 9.45am
- Millbank Place
- Lightning Grove on the junction of Spitfire Way
- Charles Street near Ladycroft Avenue
- Windmill Avenue near Windmill Grove
- Wenlock Drive
10am - 10.45am
- Bestwood Road near Arden Close
- Roughs Wood Lane
- Orchard Street near Orchard Court
- Greenwood Avenue near Addison Drive
- Emperors Way
11am - 11.45am
- Lime Tree Road near Mulberry Grove
- Babbacombe Way on the junction of Common Lane
- Robin Bailey Way
- Redmile Close
- Walk Mill Drive
12.30pm - 1.15pm
- Derwent Drive on the junction of Nursery Close
- Salterford Road near Maple Drive
- The Copse near Covert Close
- George Street on the junction of St Mary's Way
- The Drift near Piper Close
1.30pm - 2.15pm
- Shortwood Avenue near Brookfield Avenue
- Ruffs Drive near Seymour Road
- Windemere Road near Ullswater Drive
- The Connery on the junction of Co-Operative Avenue
- Barbara Square near Ward Avenue
Saturday 21 March - Sutton area
9am - 9.45am
- Buttery Lane near Skegby Trail car park
- Stamper Crescent near Whithead Lane
- Riley Avenue near on the junction of of Burton Road
- Castlewood Grove near the Pond
- Deepdale Street near the park
- Leabrooks Avenue
10am - 10.45am
- Meden Bank
- Sylvan Crescent
- Springwood View Close
- Mapplewells Road
- Short Street near Lime Street
- Sheepwash Lane near Willow Gardens
11am - 11.45am
- Teversal Grange Car Park
- Cosgrove Avenue near Grendon way
- High Hazles Drive; Bottom end of the road
- Willowbridge Lane on the junction of Bonser Gardens
- Aspley Road near Haven Close
- Coburn Street
12.30pm - 1.15pm
- Welbeck Square near Clumber Crescent
- Hill Crescent near Chaucer Crescent
- Sudbury Drive near Kedlestone Close
- Elderfield Drive
- The Oval near the shops
- Garden Lane near Tudsbury Terrace
1.30pm - 2.15pm
- Buttery Lane near Skegby Trail car park
- Stamper Crescent near Whithead Lane
- Riley Avenue near on the junction of of Burton Road
- Castlewood Grove near the pond
- Deepdale Street near the park
- Leabrooks Avenue
Cllr Jason Zadrozny, Leader of Ashfield District Council, said:
“Every year, the Spring Clean shows just how much our residents care about their communities. The flying skips and free bulky waste collections make a real difference, helping people clear out unwanted items safely and responsibly.
“We’re proud to deliver this popular programme for its ninth year and remain committed to keeping Ashfield clean, green, and a place we can all be proud of.”
Last year, the Council collected around 129 tonnes of waste during the Big Spring Clean.
Posted on 10 February 2026