IG11 bin collection days
Run by Barking and Dagenham. Enter your postcode and pick your address.
Council for IG11
IG11 is a postcode district covered by Barking and Dagenham. The bin schedule, missed-bin reporting, garden waste sign-up and bulky-waste booking all run through the council.
About IG11
IG11 is a UK postcode district. Most postcodes inside IG11 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 Barking and Dagenham
The 2 bin types Bin Day has seen at addresses in Barking and Dagenham. Your specific road may have a slightly different mix.
Barking and Dagenham bins include the black and blue bin. Tap a colour to see what it usually holds, or check your address above for the next date.
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
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
Bin day guides for IG11
Practical guides on the common bin collection questions for residents of IG11.
Postcode districts in Barking and Dagenham
IG11 is one of 7 postcode districts in Barking and Dagenham.
- IG11
- RM5
- RM6
- RM7
- RM8
- RM9
- RM10
Common questions about bins in IG11
- What day are bins collected in IG11?
- 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 Barking and Dagenham empties.
- Who collects bins in IG11?
- Barking and Dagenham collects household bins in IG11. Sign-ups, missed-bin reports and bulky-waste bookings all run through the council.
- How do I report a missed bin in IG11?
- 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 Barking and Dagenham site is the right place to file it.
- Do bin days change on bank holidays in IG11?
- 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 Barking and Dagenham collect food waste in IG11?
- Not in the data Bin Day has gathered for Barking and Dagenham so far. The household side of Simpler Recycling went live on 31 March 2026, and some English councils have a transitional exemption.