Merton bin collection
Enter your postcode and pick your address to see your next bin days for Merton.
Merton summary
- Status
- Supported
- Population
- 218,539
- Postcode districts
- 10
- Bin types seen
- 2
- Food waste collection
- Not yet seen
- Council website
- Merton
Bin colours and collections in Merton
The 2 bin types Bin Day has seen at addresses in Merton. Your specific road may have a slightly different mix.
Merton bins include the black bin. Tap a colour to see what it usually holds, or check your address above for the next date.
Mixed recycling
Mixed recyclingThe main recycling bin. Plastics, metals, cartons and (in many councils) glass go in together. Items go in loose, not bagged.
What goes in
- Plastic bottles, pots, tubs and trays (clean)
- Drinks cans, food tins, clean foil
- Drinks cartons and Tetra Pak
- Aerosol cans (empty)
What stays out
- Soft plastics and carrier bags (until 31 March 2027 in England)
- Polystyrene and foam
- Coffee cups (specialist drop-off)
- Anything contaminated with food
Non-recyclable waste
Mixed recyclingThe main recycling bin. Plastics, metals, cartons and (in many councils) glass go in together. Items go in loose, not bagged.
What goes in
- Plastic bottles, pots, tubs and trays (clean)
- Drinks cans, food tins, clean foil
- Drinks cartons and Tetra Pak
- Aerosol cans (empty)
What stays out
- Soft plastics and carrier bags (until 31 March 2027 in England)
- Polystyrene and foam
- Coffee cups (specialist drop-off)
- Anything contaminated with food
Merton on the map
Bin day guides for Merton
Common bin collection questions for Merton residents, with the practical detail on each.
Postcodes covered by Merton
Postcodes here start with CR4, CR7, KT3, SM3, SM4, SW16, SW17, SW18, SW19 and SW20. Each district has its own bin collection page on Bin Day.
Some postcode districts straddle two councils. Enter your full postcode above to confirm which council collects your bins.
Common questions about Merton bins
- How do I find my bin day in Merton?
- Enter your postcode at the top of this page and pick your address. Bin Day pulls the next collection dates straight from the Merton bin lookup.
- Does Merton collect food waste?
- Not in the data Bin Day has gathered for Merton so far. The household side of Simpler Recycling went live on 31 March 2026, and some English councils have a transitional exemption. Your address might be on a later rollout date.
- What happens if Merton misses my bin?
- Wait until the working day after the missed collection, then report it on the Merton site. Most councils ask for the report within 24 to 48 hours and return within two to three working days.
- Do bin days change on bank holidays in Merton?
- Yes. Most councils slide collections by a day or two when a bank holiday falls on a working day. Christmas and New Year usually run a published two-week revised schedule. The lookup above always reflects whatever schedule Merton is running.
- How does garden waste work in Merton?
- Merton runs garden waste as an optional subscription in most cases. Sign-up, fees and the collection season are on the Merton council site.
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