UB2 bin collection days
Run by Ealing. Enter your postcode and pick your address.
Council for UB2
UB2 is a postcode district covered by Ealing. The bin schedule, missed-bin reporting, garden waste sign-up and bulky-waste booking all run through the council.
About UB2
UB2 is a UK postcode district. Most postcodes inside UB2 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 Ealing
The 3 bin types Bin Day has seen at addresses in Ealing. Your specific road may have a slightly different mix.
Ealing bins include the black, blue and brown bin. Tap a colour to see what it usually holds, or check your address above for the next date.
BLACK RUBBISH WHEELIE BIN
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
BLUE RECYCLING WHEELIE 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
FOOD BOX
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- Plate scrapings, peelings and out-of-date food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 UB2
Practical guides on the common bin collection questions for residents of UB2.
Postcode districts in Ealing
UB2 is one of 17 postcode districts in Ealing.
- HA0
- NW10
- TW8
- UB1
- UB2
- UB5
- UB6
- UB18
- W2
- W3
- W4
- W5
- W7
- W10
- W11
- W12
- W13
Common questions about bins in UB2
- What day are bins collected in UB2?
- 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 Ealing empties.
- Who collects bins in UB2?
- Ealing collects household bins in UB2. Sign-ups, missed-bin reports and bulky-waste bookings all run through the council.
- How do I report a missed bin in UB2?
- 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 Ealing site is the right place to file it.
- Do bin days change on bank holidays in UB2?
- 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 Ealing collect food waste in UB2?
- Yes. Bin Day has seen food waste collections at addresses in Ealing. Use the lookup above to confirm your specific street.