E1 bin collection days
Run by Tower Hamlets. Enter your postcode and pick your address.
Council for E1
E1 is a postcode district covered by Tower Hamlets. The bin schedule, missed-bin reporting, garden waste sign-up and bulky-waste booking all run through the council.
About E1
E1 is a UK postcode district. Most postcodes inside E1 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 Tower Hamlets
The 3 bin types Bin Day has seen at addresses in Tower Hamlets. Your specific road may have a slightly different mix.
Tower Hamlets bins include the blue, green and black bin. Tap a colour to see what it usually holds, or check your address above for the next date.
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
Food/Garden Waste
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- Plate scrapings, peelings and out-of-date food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
General Waste
General wasteAnything that cannot be recycled or composted. Most councils have moved general waste to fortnightly to make room for the new weekly food collection.
What goes in
- Cling film and food packaging that cannot be recycled
- Used tissues, nappies, sanitary products
- Polystyrene, broken china, vacuum dust
- Pet waste in sealed bags
What stays out
- Items that should go in recycling
- Food waste (use the caddy)
- Electricals and batteries (separate route or HWRC)
- Garden waste in volume
Bin day guides for E1
Practical guides on the common bin collection questions for residents of E1.
Postcode districts in Tower Hamlets
E1 is one of 13 postcode districts in Tower Hamlets.
- E1
- E1W
- E2
- E3
- E8
- E9
- E14
- E15
- E20
- E22
- E98
- EC2M
- EC3N
Common questions about bins in E1
- What day are bins collected in E1?
- 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 Tower Hamlets empties.
- Who collects bins in E1?
- Tower Hamlets collects household bins in E1. Sign-ups, missed-bin reports and bulky-waste bookings all run through the council.
- How do I report a missed bin in E1?
- 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 Tower Hamlets site is the right place to file it.
- Do bin days change on bank holidays in E1?
- 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 Tower Hamlets collect food waste in E1?
- Yes. Bin Day has seen food waste collections at addresses in Tower Hamlets. Use the lookup above to confirm your specific street.