Bin Collection in EN1 1BP

Enfield Town, London Borough of Enfield

Live data from www.enfield.gov.uk · Updated 14 August 2026

EN1 1BP is in Enfield Town, served by London Borough of Enfield Council.

The following bin types are collected in this area:

General Waste Recycling Garden Waste Food Waste

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Bin collection in London Borough of Enfield

The London Borough of Enfield serves around 120,000 households across Enfield Town, Edmonton, Palmers Green, Winchmore Hill, Southgate, Cockfosters, Ponders End, Brimsdown, Chase Side and surrounding areas. General waste (black bin) and recycling (blue bin) are collected fortnightly on alternating weeks. Garden waste and food waste are also available. Full service information is at enfield.gov.uk/bins.

The black bin accepts non-recyclable household waste — nappies, polystyrene, soft plastics and anything that cannot be recycled. Bins must be at the kerbside by 7am. The blue recycling bin accepts paper and cardboard (flattened), glass bottles and jars, food tins, drink cans, aerosols, plastic bottles, pots and tubs, and foil — rinse items and place loose in the bin, no bags. The green garden bin accepts grass cuttings, leaves, hedge trimmings, weeds and small branches. The food caddy accepts all cooked and raw food scraps including meat, fish, dairy, fruit and vegetable peelings.

Report missed collections within 24 hours at enfield.gov.uk/bins or by calling 020 8379 1000. Enfield's Household Waste Recycling Centre is at Barrowell Green HWRC, Barrowell Green, London, N21 3AY. Bank holiday collection changes are published at enfield.gov.uk/bins.

Frequently asked questions

When are bins collected in EN1 1BP?

London Borough of Enfield collects General Waste, Recycling, Garden Waste, Food Waste. Frequency: General waste and recycling fortnightly on alternating weeks.. For your exact next collection date, select your address above.

Which council collects bins in EN1 1BP?

Bin collections in EN1 1BP are managed by London Borough of Enfield. London Borough of Enfield is responsible for household waste collection, recycling, and garden waste services across the area.

What bin colours are used in London Borough of Enfield?

London Borough of Enfield uses the following bins — General Waste: Black bin (140L); Recycling: Blue recycling bin (240L); Garden Waste: Green garden bin (240L); Food Waste: Food waste caddy.

How do I report a missed bin collection in London Borough of Enfield?

Report within 24 hours at enfield.gov.uk/bins or by calling 020 8379 1000.

What can I put in the General Waste bin in London Borough of Enfield?

Black bin (140L). Accepts: Non-recyclable household waste — nappies, polystyrene, soft plastics and anything that cannot be recycled. Collected fortnightly.

What can I put in the Recycling bin in London Borough of Enfield?

Blue recycling bin (240L). Accepts: Paper and cardboard (flattened), glass bottles and jars, food tins, drink cans, aerosols, plastic bottles, pots and tubs, and foil. Rinse and leave loose — no bags. Collected fortnightly.

What can I put in the Garden Waste bin in London Borough of Enfield?

Green garden bin (240L). Accepts: Grass cuttings, leaves, hedge trimmings, weeds and small branches. Available at eligible properties.

What can I put in the Food Waste bin in London Borough of Enfield?

Food waste caddy. Accepts: All cooked and raw food scraps — meat, fish, dairy, fruit and vegetable peelings, bread and tea bags.

What happens to bin collections during bank holidays in London Borough of Enfield?

Bank holiday collection changes are published in advance at enfield.gov.uk/bins.

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