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About bin collections in Newham Council
Newham Council collects household waste and recycling every week from around 130,000 homes across east London, including Stratford, West Ham, East Ham, Plaistow, Forest Gate, Canning Town, Green Street and the areas surrounding the 2012 Olympic Park. Both the black bin and the blue recycling bin are collected weekly. Full service information is at newham.gov.uk/bins.
The black bin accepts non-recyclable household waste — items should be bagged and the lid should close fully. The blue bin accepts mixed recycling — paper and cardboard, glass bottles and jars, plastic bottles and rigid containers, food and drink cans, and aerosols. Rinse items clean before recycling and do not bag them.
Newham is rolling out a food waste caddy service across the borough. If a food caddy collection appears in your results, it is available at your address and accepts all cooked and raw food scraps (no packaging or liquids) in compostable bags. A seasonal garden waste collection runs from March to October at eligible addresses, accepting grass clippings, leaves, hedge trimmings and small branches — no soil or food waste.
Report missed collections by calling 020 3373 8050 or at newham.gov.uk/bins. Newham does not have its own Household Waste Recycling Centre — the nearest is Jenkins Lane HWRC, Jenkins Lane, Barking, IG11 0AD. Bank holiday collection changes are published at newham.gov.uk/bins.
Popular postcodes in Newham Council
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Non-recyclable household waste — bag contents and ensure lid closes fully. Collected weekly.
Recycling
Blue bin (240L)
Accepts
Paper and cardboard, glass bottles and jars, plastic bottles and rigid containers, food and drink cans, and aerosols. Rinse and leave loose — no bags. Collected weekly.
Food Waste
Food caddy (where available)
Accepts
All cooked and raw food scraps in compostable bags — no packaging or liquids. Rolling out across the borough.
Garden Waste
Green bin (seasonal)
Accepts
Grass clippings, leaves, hedge trimmings and small branches. Seasonal service March to October at eligible addresses.
Useful information for Newham Council
Missed collection
Report missed collections by calling 020 3373 8050 or at newham.gov.uk/bins.
Bank holidays
Bank holiday collection changes are published in advance at newham.gov.uk/bins.
Recycling centre (HWRC)
Jenkins Lane HWRC, Jenkins Lane, Barking, IG11 0AD (operated by Barking and Dagenham). Accepts bulky waste, electricals, garden waste, paint and more.
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E6East Ham & Beckton
E7Forest Gate & Upton Park
E12Manor Park
E13Plaistow
E15Stratford & West Ham
E16Canning Town & Custom House
E20Olympic Park & Stratford City
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Frequently asked questions — Newham Council bin collections
Newham Council collects the following bin types: General Waste, Recycling, Food Waste, Garden Waste. Collection frequency: Weekly collections for household waste and recycling. Food caddy rolling out. Green waste seasonal (March to October)..
Black bin (240L). Accepts: Non-recyclable household waste — bag contents and ensure lid closes fully. Collected weekly.
Blue bin (240L). Accepts: Paper and cardboard, glass bottles and jars, plastic bottles and rigid containers, food and drink cans, and aerosols. Rinse and leave loose — no bags. Collected weekly.
Food caddy (where available). Accepts: All cooked and raw food scraps in compostable bags — no packaging or liquids. Rolling out across the borough.
Green bin (seasonal). Accepts: Grass clippings, leaves, hedge trimmings and small branches. Seasonal service March to October at eligible addresses.
Report missed collections by calling 020 3373 8050 or at newham.gov.uk/bins.
Bank holiday collection changes are published in advance at newham.gov.uk/bins.
Jenkins Lane HWRC, Jenkins Lane, Barking, IG11 0AD (operated by Barking and Dagenham). Accepts bulky waste, electricals, garden waste, paint and more.
Collection frequency in Newham Council: Weekly collections for household waste and recycling. Food caddy rolling out. Green waste seasonal (March to October).. Exact dates vary by address — enter your postcode on this page to see your personal bin day schedule.
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