Bin Collection in SW9 8AR
Stockwell & Brixton, Lambeth Council
Live data from www.lambeth.gov.uk · Updated 14 August 2026SW9 8AR is in Stockwell & Brixton, served by Lambeth Council.
The following bin types are collected in this area:
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East Lodge, Ferndale Road, London, SW9 8ARBin collection in Lambeth Council
Lambeth Council serves approximately 130,000 households across inner south London, covering Brixton, Clapham, Streatham, Stockwell, Waterloo, Kennington, Herne Hill and West Norwood. General waste, recycling and food waste are all collected on the same day each week — bins should be at the kerb by 7am on your collection day. Full service information is at lambeth.gov.uk/bins.
The black bin is for non-recyclable household waste collected weekly. The blue recycling bin accepts paper, cardboard, glass bottles and jars, food tins, drink cans, plastic bottles, pots, tubs and trays — rinse containers before recycling; shredded paper should go in a sealed bag. There is no separate glass box in Lambeth — glass goes in the blue bin. The food caddy is collected weekly for all cooked and uncooked food waste: meat, fish, dairy, fruit and vegetable peelings and tea bags. Compostable caddy liners are available free from Lambeth libraries and service points.
Garden waste (green bin) is collected fortnightly under a paid annual subscription. Only subscribed properties receive garden waste collections. If your bin is missed, report it within 24 hours by calling 020 7926 9000 or online at lambeth.gov.uk/bins. Bank holiday schedules are published in advance at lambeth.gov.uk/bins.
Lambeth does not operate its own Household Waste Recycling Centre. The nearest sites are Smugglers Way HWRC, Wandsworth, SW18 1EG (open daily) and Old Kent Road HWRC, Southwark.
Frequently asked questions
When are bins collected in SW9 8AR?
Lambeth Council collects General Waste, Recycling, Food Waste, Garden Waste. Frequency: Weekly (general waste, recycling and food waste). Fortnightly (garden waste, paid subscription).. For your exact next collection date, select your address above.
Which council collects bins in SW9 8AR?
Bin collections in SW9 8AR are managed by Lambeth Council. Lambeth Council is responsible for household waste collection, recycling, and garden waste services across the area.
What bin colours are used in Lambeth Council?
Lambeth Council uses the following bins — General Waste: Black bin (240L); Recycling: Blue bin (240L); Food Waste: Food caddy (23L); Garden Waste: Garden waste bin (240L).
How do I report a missed bin collection in Lambeth Council?
Report within 24 hours by calling 020 7926 9000 or online at lambeth.gov.uk/bins.
What can I put in the General Waste bin in Lambeth Council?
Black bin (240L). Accepts: Non-recyclable household waste — anything that cannot go in the blue recycling bin or food caddy. Collected weekly.
What can I put in the Recycling bin in Lambeth Council?
Blue bin (240L). Accepts: Paper, cardboard, glass bottles and jars, food tins, drink cans, plastic bottles, pots, tubs and trays. Rinse containers. No plastic bags. Collected weekly.
What can I put in the Food Waste bin in Lambeth Council?
Food caddy (23L). Accepts: All cooked and uncooked food waste — meat, fish, dairy, fruit and vegetable peelings, tea bags and leftovers. Use compostable liner bags. Collected weekly.
What can I put in the Garden Waste bin in Lambeth Council?
Garden waste bin (240L). Accepts: Grass clippings, leaves, plants, flowers and hedge trimmings. Paid annual subscription. Collected fortnightly.
What happens to bin collections during bank holidays in Lambeth Council?
Bank holiday collection schedules are published in advance at lambeth.gov.uk/bins.