Waltham Forest bin collection
Enter your postcode and pick your address to see your next bin days for Waltham Forest.
Waltham Forest summary
- Status
- Supported
- Population
- 279,737
- Postcode districts
- 10
- Bin types seen
- 3
- Food waste collection
- Yes
- Council website
- Waltham Forest
Bin colours and collections in Waltham Forest
The 3 bin types Bin Day has seen at addresses in Waltham Forest. Your specific road may have a slightly different mix.
Waltham Forest bins include the green, blue and brown bin. Tap a colour to see what it usually holds, or check your address above for the next date.
Garden Waste Collection Service
Garden wasteGarden cuttings, leaves and prunings. Most councils run this as a paid annual subscription with fortnightly collection from spring to autumn.
What goes in
- Grass cuttings and leaves
- Hedge trimmings and small branches
- Plants, weeds and flowers
- Twigs up to the council's diameter limit
What stays out
- Soil, stones and rubble
- Plastic plant pots and bags
- Food waste (use the food caddy)
- Treated or painted wood
Recycling Collection Service
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
Food Waste Collection Service
Food wasteCooked and uncooked food scraps from the kitchen, collected weekly in a small caddy. The collection is free and runs every week, even in bank holiday weeks.
What goes in
- Cooked and uncooked food including meat, fish and bones
- Plate scrapings, peelings and out-of-date food
- Bread, rice, pasta, tea bags, coffee grounds
- Eggshells and dairy in small amounts
What stays out
- Liquids and cooking oils
- Pet waste, nappies, sanitary products
- Plastic bags unless certified compostable
- Packaging of any kind
Waltham Forest on the map
Bin day guides for Waltham Forest
Common bin collection questions for Waltham Forest residents, with the practical detail on each.
Postcodes covered by Waltham Forest
Postcodes here start with E4, E5, E7, E10, E11, E15, E17, E20, IG8 and N17. 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 Waltham Forest bins
- How do I find my bin day in Waltham Forest?
- Enter your postcode at the top of this page and pick your address. Bin Day pulls the next collection dates straight from the Waltham Forest bin lookup.
- Does Waltham Forest collect food waste?
- Yes. Bin Day has seen food waste collections at addresses in Waltham Forest. Use the lookup above to confirm your address.
- What happens if Waltham Forest misses my bin?
- Wait until the working day after the missed collection, then report it on the Waltham Forest 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 Waltham Forest?
- 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 Waltham Forest is running.
- How does garden waste work in Waltham Forest?
- Garden waste is collected in Waltham Forest for households that have signed up. The annual fee, sign-up form and collection season all live on the Waltham Forest council site.
Towns and villages in Waltham Forest
1 named place in Waltham Forest. Each has its own bin collection page with the same postcode lookup.
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