E7 bin collection days
Run by Newham. Enter your postcode and pick your address.
Council for E7
E7 is a postcode district covered by Newham. The bin schedule, missed-bin reporting, garden waste sign-up and bulky-waste booking all run through the council.
About E7
E7 is a UK postcode district. Most postcodes inside E7 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 Newham
The 2 bin types Bin Day has seen at addresses in Newham. Your specific road may have a slightly different mix.
Newham bins include the blue 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
Domestic
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 E7
Practical guides on the common bin collection questions for residents of E7.
Postcode districts in Newham
E7 is one of 10 postcode districts in Newham.
- E3
- E6
- E7
- E12
- E13
- E15
- E16
- E20
- IG11
- N81
Common questions about bins in E7
- What day are bins collected in E7?
- 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 Newham empties.
- Who collects bins in E7?
- Newham collects household bins in E7. Sign-ups, missed-bin reports and bulky-waste bookings all run through the council.
- How do I report a missed bin in E7?
- 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 Newham site is the right place to file it.
- Do bin days change on bank holidays in E7?
- 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 Newham collect food waste in E7?
- Not in the data Bin Day has gathered for Newham so far. The household side of Simpler Recycling went live on 31 March 2026, and some English councils have a transitional exemption.