Bin Collection in E5 8NG
Clapton, London Borough of Hackney
Live data from www.hackney.gov.uk · Updated 14 August 2026E5 8NG is in Clapton, served by London Borough of Hackney Council.
The following bin types are collected in this area:
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Bin collection in London Borough of Hackney
The London Borough of Hackney provides weekly kerbside collections to around 110,000 households across Dalston, Stoke Newington, Clapton, Homerton, Hackney Wick, Hoxton and surrounding areas. Bins must be out by 6am on your collection day. Full service information is at hackney.gov.uk/bins.
The blue recycling bin is collected weekly and accepts paper and cardboard (flattened), glass bottles and jars, plastic bottles, pots and tubs, food tins and drink cans — rinse items and leave them loose (no plastic bags). The food waste caddy is collected weekly for all cooked and uncooked food scraps: meat, fish, dairy, bread, fruit and vegetables; line it with a compostable caddy liner. The black bin is for non-recyclable general refuse collected weekly for most houses; flats often use communal bins which may have different schedules.
Report missed collections within 24 hours at hackney.gov.uk/bins or by calling 020 8356 3000. Collections may be adjusted around bank holidays — check hackney.gov.uk/bins for confirmed alternative dates.
Hackney residents can use the Hornsey Street HWRC, N7 8HB (shared with Islington) for bulky waste, electricals, paint, garden waste and more. Visit hackney.gov.uk/bins for opening hours and other nearby sites.
Frequently asked questions
When are bins collected in E5 8NG?
London Borough of Hackney collects Recycling, Food Waste, General Waste. Frequency: Recycling (blue bin) and food waste (caddy) collected weekly. General refuse (black bin) collected weekly for most houses.. For your exact next collection date, select your address above.
Which council collects bins in E5 8NG?
Bin collections in E5 8NG are managed by London Borough of Hackney. London Borough of Hackney is responsible for household waste collection, recycling, and garden waste services across the area.
What bin colours are used in London Borough of Hackney?
London Borough of Hackney uses the following bins — Recycling: Blue recycling bin (240L); Food Waste: Food waste caddy; General Waste: Black bin.
How do I report a missed bin collection in London Borough of Hackney?
Report within 24 hours at hackney.gov.uk/bins or by calling 020 8356 3000.
What can I put in the Recycling bin in London Borough of Hackney?
Blue recycling bin (240L). Accepts: Paper, cardboard (flattened), glass bottles and jars, plastic bottles, pots and tubs, food tins and drink cans. Rinse items; no plastic bags. Collected weekly.
What can I put in the Food Waste bin in London Borough of Hackney?
Food waste caddy. Accepts: All cooked and uncooked food scraps — meat, fish, dairy, bread, fruit and vegetable peelings and tea bags. Use compostable caddy liners. Collected weekly.
What can I put in the General Waste bin in London Borough of Hackney?
Black bin. Accepts: Non-recyclable household waste — anything that cannot go in the blue recycling bin or food caddy. Collected weekly.
What happens to bin collections during bank holidays in London Borough of Hackney?
Collections may be adjusted around bank holidays. Check hackney.gov.uk/bins for confirmed alternative dates.