Bin Collection in SW17 8BH
Tooting, Wandsworth Council
Live data from www.wandsworth.gov.uk · Updated 14 August 2026SW17 8BH is in Tooting, served by Wandsworth Council.
The following bin types are collected in this area:
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Wandsworth Council provides weekly rubbish and recycling collections to around 140,000 households across Battersea, Tooting, Balham, Putney, Roehampton and surrounding areas. Rubbish and recycling are typically collected on different days of the week — use the postcode lookup above to find your specific schedule. Full service information is at wandsworth.gov.uk/bins.
The black bin is collected weekly for non-recyclable household waste — anything that cannot go in the recycling box or food caddy. The green recycling box is collected weekly and accepts paper, cardboard, food tins, drink cans, glass bottles and jars, plastic bottles, pots, tubs and trays, and food and drink cartons — all items clean, dry and loose (not in plastic bags). A food waste caddy is available at many properties, collected weekly, accepting all cooked and uncooked food scraps including meat, fish, dairy, fruit and vegetable peelings and tea bags.
Garden waste collection is a paid subscription service, collected fortnightly. Check your property result to confirm which services apply to your address. If your bin is missed, report it within 24 hours by calling 020 8871 6000. Bank holiday collections are typically moved to the following working day.
The nearest Household Waste Recycling Centre is at Smugglers Way, SW18 1EG. It accepts bulky waste, electricals, paint, garden waste and more. Visit wandsworth.gov.uk/bins for opening hours.
Frequently asked questions
When are bins collected in SW17 8BH?
Wandsworth Council collects General Waste, Recycling, Food Waste, Garden Waste. Frequency: Black bin (general waste) and green recycling box collected weekly. Food caddy weekly where available. Garden waste fortnightly (paid subscription).. For your exact next collection date, select your address above.
Which council collects bins in SW17 8BH?
Bin collections in SW17 8BH are managed by Wandsworth Council. Wandsworth Council is responsible for household waste collection, recycling, and garden waste services across the area.
What bin colours are used in Wandsworth Council?
Wandsworth Council uses the following bins — General Waste: Black bin (240L); Recycling: Green recycling box; Food Waste: Food caddy (where available); Garden Waste: Garden waste bin (subscription).
How do I report a missed bin collection in Wandsworth Council?
Report within 24 hours by calling 020 8871 6000 or at wandsworth.gov.uk/bins.
What can I put in the General Waste bin in Wandsworth Council?
Black bin (240L). Accepts: Non-recyclable household waste — anything that cannot go in the green recycling box or food caddy. Collected weekly.
What can I put in the Recycling bin in Wandsworth Council?
Green recycling box. Accepts: Paper, cardboard, food tins, drink cans, glass bottles and jars, plastic bottles, pots, tubs and trays, and food and drink cartons. Clean, dry and loose. Collected weekly.
What can I put in the Food Waste bin in Wandsworth Council?
Food caddy (where available). Accepts: All cooked and uncooked food waste — meat, fish, dairy, fruit and vegetable peelings, tea bags and leftovers. Collected weekly where the service is provided.
What can I put in the Garden Waste bin in Wandsworth Council?
Garden waste bin (subscription). Accepts: Grass clippings, leaves, plants, flowers and hedge trimmings. Paid subscription service. Collected fortnightly.
What happens to bin collections during bank holidays in Wandsworth Council?
Collections are typically moved to the following working day on bank holidays.