Bin Collection in CR5 1EJ
Coulsdon & Chipstead, Croydon Council
Live data from www.croydon.gov.uk · Updated 14 August 2026CR5 1EJ is in Coulsdon & Chipstead, served by Croydon Council.
The following bin types are collected in this area:
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173 Coulsdon Road, Coulsdon, CR5 1EJ 175 Coulsdon Road, Coulsdon, CR5 1EJ 177 Coulsdon Road, Coulsdon, CR5 1EJ 179 Coulsdon Road, Coulsdon, CR5 1EJ 181 Coulsdon Road, Coulsdon, CR5 1EJ 183 Coulsdon Road, Coulsdon, CR5 1EJ 185 Coulsdon Road, Coulsdon, CR5 1EJ 187 Coulsdon Road, Coulsdon, CR5 1EJ 189 Coulsdon Road, Coulsdon, CR5 1EJBin collection in Croydon Council
Croydon Council serves around 150,000 households across Croydon, Purley, Coulsdon, Norbury, Thornton Heath, Selhurst, South Norwood, New Addington and surrounding areas. General rubbish is collected fortnightly from the black bin. Croydon uses a distinctive three-stream recycling system: the green bin collects glass, plastics and cans fortnightly, and the blue box collects paper and card on the alternating fortnight. Food waste is collected weekly. Garden waste is available on a paid subscription. Full service information is at croydon.gov.uk.
The black bin accepts non-recyclable household waste including food-contaminated packaging, nappies and polystyrene. The green bin accepts glass bottles and jars, plastic bottles and rigid containers, food and drink cans, and cartons — leave items clean and dry, no bags. The blue box accepts paper and cardboard only — newspapers, magazines, cardboard boxes and envelopes, flattened. Do not put glass or plastic in the blue box. The food caddy accepts all cooked and raw food scraps weekly. The optional garden bin subscription accepts grass, leaves and twigs fortnightly.
Report missed collections within 24 hours by calling 020 8726 6000 or at croydon.gov.uk. Croydon's Household Waste Recycling Centre is at Purley Way Recycling Centre, 60 Purley Way, Croydon, CR0 3JP. Bank holiday collection arrangements are published at croydon.gov.uk.
Frequently asked questions
When are bins collected in CR5 1EJ?
Croydon Council collects General Waste, Recycling, Recycling, Food Waste, Garden Waste, Recycling. Frequency: General rubbish fortnightly. Twin-stream recycling fortnightly (green bin and blue box on alternate weeks). Food caddy weekly. Garden waste subscription.. For your exact next collection date, select your address above.
Which council collects bins in CR5 1EJ?
Bin collections in CR5 1EJ are managed by Croydon Council. Croydon Council is responsible for household waste collection, recycling, and garden waste services across the area.
What bin colours are used in Croydon Council?
Croydon Council uses the following bins — General Waste: Black bin (240L); Recycling: Green bin (240L); Recycling: Blue box; Food Waste: Food caddy; Garden Waste: Garden bin (subscription); Recycling: Batteries and textiles bag.
How do I report a missed bin collection in Croydon Council?
Report within 24 hours by calling 020 8726 6000 or at croydon.gov.uk.
What can I put in the General Waste bin in Croydon Council?
Black bin (240L). Accepts: Non-recyclable household waste — nappies, polystyrene, food-contaminated packaging and anything that cannot be recycled. Collected fortnightly.
What can I put in the Recycling bin in Croydon Council?
Green bin (240L). Accepts: Glass bottles and jars, plastic bottles and rigid containers, food and drink cans, and cartons. Leave clean and dry, no bags. Collected fortnightly.
What can I put in the Food Waste bin in Croydon Council?
Food caddy. Accepts: All cooked and raw food scraps — meat, fish, dairy, fruit, vegetables, bread and tea bags. Collected weekly.
What can I put in the Garden Waste bin in Croydon Council?
Garden bin (subscription). Accepts: Grass clippings, leaves, hedge trimmings and small branches. Paid subscription. Collected fortnightly.
What happens to bin collections during bank holidays in Croydon Council?
Collections on bank holidays typically move to the next working day. Check croydon.gov.uk for confirmed dates.