NW11 bin collection days
Run by Barnet. Enter your postcode and pick your address.
Council for NW11
NW11 is a postcode district covered by Barnet. The bin schedule, missed-bin reporting, garden waste sign-up and bulky-waste booking all run through the council.
About NW11
NW11 is a UK postcode district. Most postcodes inside NW11 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 Barnet
The 3 bin types Bin Day has seen at addresses in Barnet. Your specific road may have a slightly different mix.
Barnet 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- Plate scrapings, peelings and out-of-date food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 Bin
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
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 NW11
Practical guides on the common bin collection questions for residents of NW11.
Postcode districts in Barnet
NW11 is one of 19 postcode districts in Barnet.
- EN4
- EN5
- HA7
- HA8
- N2
- N3
- N6
- N10
- N11
- N12
- N14
- N20
- NW2
- NW3
- NW4
- NW7
- NW9
- NW11
- WD6
Common questions about bins in NW11
- What day are bins collected in NW11?
- 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 Barnet empties.
- Who collects bins in NW11?
- Barnet collects household bins in NW11. Sign-ups, missed-bin reports and bulky-waste bookings all run through the council.
- How do I report a missed bin in NW11?
- 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 Barnet site is the right place to file it.
- Do bin days change on bank holidays in NW11?
- 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 Barnet collect food waste in NW11?
- Yes. Bin Day has seen food waste collections at addresses in Barnet. Use the lookup above to confirm your specific street.