WC1H bin collection days
Run by Camden. Enter your postcode and pick your address.
Council for WC1H
WC1H is a postcode district covered by Camden. The bin schedule, missed-bin reporting, garden waste sign-up and bulky-waste booking all run through the council.
About WC1H
WC1H is a UK postcode district. Most postcodes inside WC1H 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 Camden
The 3 bin types Bin Day has seen at addresses in Camden. Your specific road may have a slightly different mix.
Camden 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 collection
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- Plate scrapings, peelings and out-of-date food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 collection
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
Rubbish collection
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 WC1H
Practical guides on the common bin collection questions for residents of WC1H.
Postcode districts in Camden
WC1H is one of 28 postcode districts in Camden.
- EC1M
- EC1N
- EC1R
- N1
- N1C
- N6
- N7
- N19
- NW1
- NW1W
- NW2
- NW3
- NW5
- NW6
- NW8
- W1T
- W9
- WC1A
- WC1B
- WC1E
- WC1H
- WC1N
- WC1R
- WC1V
- WC1X
- WC2A
- WC2B
- WC2H
Common questions about bins in WC1H
- What day are bins collected in WC1H?
- 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 Camden empties.
- Who collects bins in WC1H?
- Camden collects household bins in WC1H. Sign-ups, missed-bin reports and bulky-waste bookings all run through the council.
- How do I report a missed bin in WC1H?
- 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 Camden site is the right place to file it.
- Do bin days change on bank holidays in WC1H?
- 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 Camden collect food waste in WC1H?
- Yes. Bin Day has seen food waste collections at addresses in Camden. Use the lookup above to confirm your specific street.