N17 bin collection days
Run by Haringey. Enter your postcode and pick your address.
Council for N17
N17 is a postcode district covered by Haringey. The bin schedule, missed-bin reporting, garden waste sign-up and bulky-waste booking all run through the council.
About N17
N17 is a UK postcode district. Most postcodes inside N17 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 Haringey
The 3 bin types Bin Day has seen at addresses in Haringey. Your specific road may have a slightly different mix.
Haringey bins include the brown, blue and black bin. Tap a colour to see what it usually holds, or check your address above for the next date.
Food 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- Plate scrapings, peelings and out-of-date food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
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 N17
Practical guides on the common bin collection questions for residents of N17.
Postcode districts in Haringey
N17 is one of 12 postcode districts in Haringey.
- N2
- N4
- N6
- N8
- N10
- N11
- N13
- N15
- N17
- N18
- N22
- N81
Common questions about bins in N17
- What day are bins collected in N17?
- 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 Haringey empties.
- Who collects bins in N17?
- Haringey collects household bins in N17. Sign-ups, missed-bin reports and bulky-waste bookings all run through the council.
- How do I report a missed bin in N17?
- 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 Haringey site is the right place to file it.
- Do bin days change on bank holidays in N17?
- 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 Haringey collect food waste in N17?
- Yes. Bin Day has seen food waste collections at addresses in Haringey. Use the lookup above to confirm your specific street.