Enfield bin collection: report a missed bin in EN1, EN2, EN3 and across the borough
Enfield bin not collected? Enfield Council handles rubbish collection, refuse collection, recycling and food waste across the London Borough of Enfield, covering postcodes including EN1, EN2, EN3, EN4, N9, N13, N14, N18 and N21. Enfield waste collection runs weekly for recycling and same-day rubbish and recycling collections. Missed collections must be reported within 24 hours. If your Enfield bin was not collected, this guide covers how to report it, how to find your Enfield Council bin collection day and what bins Enfield collects.
Enfield bin collection at a glance
| Who collects | London Borough of Enfield |
| How to report | Online via enfield.gov.uk missed collection form |
| When to report | Within 24 hours of the missed collection |
| Individual bin missed | Report online; Enfield Council aims to resolve within 24 hours |
| Whole street missed | Report via the same online form |
| Bins out by | 5.30am on your Enfield bin collection day |
| Collections | Rubbish and recycling collected on same day; black bin fortnightly; blue recycling weekly |
| Applies to | EN1, EN2, EN3, EN4, N9, N13, N14, N18 and N21 postcodes |
Enfield bin collection day: how to find your dates
Enfield Council provides an official address-based lookup tool so residents across Enfield Town, Edmonton, Southgate, Winchmore Hill, Palmers Green, Ponders End, Waltham Cross, Bowes Park, and the rest of the borough can find their exact bin collection schedule. Enter your postcode and select your address to see your rubbish, recycling, garden waste and food waste collection days.
An important detail for Enfield residents: the black general waste bin is collected fortnightly, while the blue recycling bin is collected weekly. Rubbish and recycling are collected on the same day. All bins must be at the edge of your property by 5.30am on collection day. With the exception of Christmas and New Year, Enfield Council collects on bank holidays as normal. If your household uses grey rubbish sacks and blue recycling sacks rather than bins, these are collected weekly.
Find your Enfield bin collection dayHow to report a missed bin collection in Enfield
Before you report: Enfield Council will only accept a missed collection report if your bins were put out by 5.30am on collection day. If you failed to present your bin, you cannot report it as missed and must wait until your next scheduled Enfield bin collection. Reports must be submitted within 24 hours of the missed collection.
- Confirm your bins were presented correctly. Bins must be at the edge of your property boundary by 5.30am. If they were not out on time, the collection cannot be reported as missed.
- Act within 24 hours. Enfield Council's deadline for reporting a missed bin collection is within 24 hours of the scheduled collection. Do not delay.
- Visit the Enfield missed collection form. Go to enfield.gov.uk report a missed collection. You can submit a report without an Enfield Connected account.
- Select the type of missed collection. Choose from household bin (black or blue), garden waste, food waste or other collection types. For bulky or healthcare waste, call Customer Services on 020 8379 1000 instead.
- Submit and await resolution. Enfield Council aims to resolve missed bin reports within 24 hours of the report being received. Keep your bins accessible at the collection point.
Enfield bins: what goes in each bin
| Bin | What goes in it | Collection |
|---|---|---|
| Black bin (general waste) | Non-recyclable household waste that cannot be recycled, repaired, reused or donated. Nappies, tissues, sanitary products, non-infectious healthcare waste (double-bagged). | Fortnightly |
| Blue bin (recycling) | Paper and card, plastic bottles, pots, tubs and trays, glass bottles and jars, metal tins and cans. Items should be clean and dry. | Weekly |
| Brown bin (garden waste) | Grass cuttings, leaves, hedge clippings, plants, branches. Paid subscription service. | Fortnightly (subscription required) |
| Green caddy (food waste) | All cooked and raw food including meat, fish, dairy, bread, fruit and vegetables. Available at selected properties including some flats. | Weekly |
| Grey sacks / blue sacks | Used at properties where standard bins are not suitable. Grey for general waste, blue for recycling. | Weekly |
What Enfield Council will and will not collect
- Bin genuinely missed: Report within 24 hours via the online form at enfield.gov.uk. Council aims to resolve within 24 hours of the report.
- Bin not out on time: If bins were not at the edge of your property by 5.30am, Enfield Council will not treat this as a missed collection. Wait until your next scheduled Enfield collection day.
- Contaminated recycling: Enfield Council will not collect a blue bin if it contains incorrect items. Remove the contaminants and present on the next collection day.
- Excess recycling: Some excess recycling may be accepted alongside the blue bin. Check the rules on the Enfield Council website as limits apply.
- Side waste (black bin): Enfield Council does not collect extra rubbish placed beside the black bin. Only the contents of the bin itself will be collected.
- Bank holidays: Enfield Council collects on bank holidays as normal throughout the year. The exception is Christmas and New Year, when collection days may change.
Enfield bin collection frequently asked questions
- How do I report a missed bin collection in Enfield?
- Report online at enfield.gov.uk report a missed collection within 24 hours of the missed Enfield bin collection. No Enfield Connected account is required.
- How do I find my bin day in Enfield?
- Use the official postcode lookup at enfield.gov.uk find my collection day. Enter your postcode and select your address to see your rubbish, recycling and garden waste schedule.
- What time do Enfield bins need to be out?
- All bins and sacks must be at the edge of your property boundary by 5.30am on your Enfield collection day. If bins are not out by this time, Enfield Council will not treat a non-collection as a missed collection.
- How often is the black bin collected in Enfield?
- The black general waste bin in Enfield is collected fortnightly. The blue recycling bin is collected weekly. Both rubbish and recycling are collected on the same day of the week.
- Does Enfield collect on bank holidays?
- Enfield Council collects on bank holidays as normal for most of the year. Collections may change over Christmas and New Year only. Check enfield.gov.uk for any confirmed changes to your Enfield bin collection day.
- Can I report a missed Enfield bin collection without an account?
- Yes. Enfield Council allows residents to report a missed bin collection without logging in to an Enfield Connected account. Visit the missed collection page at enfield.gov.uk and complete the form as a guest.