CR4 bin collection days
Run by Merton. Enter your postcode and pick your address.
Council for CR4
CR4 is a postcode district covered by Merton. The bin schedule, missed-bin reporting, garden waste sign-up and bulky-waste booking all run through the council.
About CR4
CR4 is a UK postcode district. Most postcodes inside CR4 map to one council, but a few districts straddle two. Enter your full postcode above to confirm which council collects your bins.
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
Bin day guides for CR4
Practical guides on the common bin collection questions for residents of CR4.
Postcode districts in Merton
CR4 is one of 10 postcode districts in Merton.
- CR4
- CR7
- KT3
- SM3
- SM4
- SW16
- SW17
- SW18
- SW19
- SW20
Common questions about bins in CR4
- What day are bins collected in CR4?
- Collection days vary by street. Enter your postcode at the top of this page and pick your address to see the next collection day for every bin Merton empties.
- Who collects bins in CR4?
- Merton collects household bins in CR4. Sign-ups, missed-bin reports and bulky-waste bookings all run through the council.
- How do I report a missed bin in CR4?
- Wait until the working day after the missed collection, then report it on the council's site. Most councils ask for the report within 24 to 48 hours. The Merton site is the right place to file it.
- Do bin days change on bank holidays in CR4?
- Yes. Most councils slide collections by a day or two when a bank holiday lands on a working day. Christmas and New Year usually have a published two-week revised schedule.
- Does Merton collect food waste in CR4?
- 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.