E4 bin collection days
Run by Waltham Forest. Enter your postcode and pick your address.
Council for E4
E4 is a postcode district covered by Waltham Forest. The bin schedule, missed-bin reporting, garden waste sign-up and bulky-waste booking all run through the council.
About E4
E4 is a UK postcode district. Most postcodes inside E4 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 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- Plate scrapings, peelings and out-of-date food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
Bin day guides for E4
Practical guides on the common bin collection questions for residents of E4.
Postcode districts in Waltham Forest
E4 is one of 10 postcode districts in Waltham Forest.
- E4
- E5
- E7
- E10
- E11
- E15
- E17
- E20
- IG8
- N17
Common questions about bins in E4
- What day are bins collected in E4?
- 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 Waltham Forest empties.
- Who collects bins in E4?
- Waltham Forest collects household bins in E4. Sign-ups, missed-bin reports and bulky-waste bookings all run through the council.
- How do I report a missed bin in E4?
- 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 Waltham Forest site is the right place to file it.
- Do bin days change on bank holidays in E4?
- 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 Waltham Forest collect food waste in E4?
- Yes. Bin Day has seen food waste collections at addresses in Waltham Forest. Use the lookup above to confirm your specific street.