Bin Collection in SE18 1RS

Woolwich & Plumstead, Royal Borough of Greenwich

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

SE18 1RS is in Woolwich & Plumstead, served by Royal Borough of Greenwich Council.

The following bin types are collected in this area:

General Waste Recycling Food Waste

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Bin collection in Royal Borough of Greenwich

The Royal Borough of Greenwich serves around 110,000 households across Greenwich, Woolwich, Eltham, Charlton, Blackheath, Kidbrooke, Abbey Wood, Plumstead and Thamesmead. The green top bin (food and garden waste) and blue top bin (recycling) are collected weekly from most houses. The black top bin (general waste) is collected fortnightly on Week A or Week B. Full service information is at royalgreenwich.gov.uk/bins.

The green top bin accepts all food waste — cooked and raw meat, fish, dairy, fruit, vegetables, bread and tea bags — and garden waste such as grass cuttings, leaves, small branches and hedge trimmings. Empty food waste directly into the bin; no bags. The blue top bin accepts paper and card (flattened), glass bottles and jars, food tins and drink cans, aerosols, plastic bottles, pots, tubs and trays, cartons and foil — clean and rinsed, no plastic bags, no sorting required. The black top bin accepts household waste that cannot go in the green or blue bin — securely bag contents and aim to keep the bin as empty as possible.

Flat residents should check with their building caretaker for shared bin schedules. Report missed collections within 24 hours at royalgreenwich.gov.uk/bins or by calling 020 8921 4661.

Greenwich does not operate its own Household Waste Recycling Centre. Residents may use Landmann Way HWRC, Landmann Way, London, SE14 5RS (Lewisham) or Smugglers Way, Wandsworth. Bank holiday collection changes are published at royalgreenwich.gov.uk/bins.

Frequently asked questions

When are bins collected in SE18 1RS?

Royal Borough of Greenwich collects General Waste, Recycling, Food Waste. Frequency: Green top and blue top weekly; black top fortnightly (Week A or B).. For your exact next collection date, select your address above.

Which council collects bins in SE18 1RS?

Bin collections in SE18 1RS are managed by Royal Borough of Greenwich. Royal Borough of Greenwich is responsible for household waste collection, recycling, and garden waste services across the area.

What bin colours are used in Royal Borough of Greenwich?

Royal Borough of Greenwich uses the following bins — General Waste: Black top bin (240L); Recycling: Blue top bin (240L); Food Waste: Green top bin (240L).

How do I report a missed bin collection in Royal Borough of Greenwich?

Report within 24 hours at royalgreenwich.gov.uk/bins or by calling 020 8921 4661.

What can I put in the General Waste bin in Royal Borough of Greenwich?

Black top bin (240L). Accepts: Non-recyclable household waste — anything that cannot go in the green or blue bin. Securely bag contents. Collected fortnightly (Week A or B).

What can I put in the Recycling bin in Royal Borough of Greenwich?

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

What can I put in the Food Waste bin in Royal Borough of Greenwich?

Green top bin (240L). Accepts: All food waste (cooked and raw meat, fish, dairy, fruit, vegetables, bread and tea bags) and garden waste (grass cuttings, leaves, small branches). Empty directly — no bags. Collected weekly.

What happens to bin collections during bank holidays in Royal Borough of Greenwich?

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

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