London bin collection: find your borough, report missed bins and check collection days
London bin collection is managed separately by each of the 32 London borough councils. There is no single London bin collection service. Ealing, Hackney, Lambeth, Haringey, Barnet, Merton, Newham, Wandsworth, Redbridge, Bromley and all other boroughs each run completely independent refuse collection and recycling collection services with different bin types, collection days and missed bin reporting rules. Find your borough guide below to check your London bin collection day and report a missed bin directly to your council.
London bin collection at a glance
| Who collects | Your London borough council (not the Mayor of London or TfL) |
| Number of boroughs | 32 London boroughs, each with separate bin collection rules |
| Find your borough | Use your postcode on your borough council website to find your bin collection day |
| Bins out by | Usually 7am on collection day (varies by borough) |
| Report window | After crews have finished for the day, within 24 to 48 hours (varies by borough) |
| Rubbish removal London | Each borough operates its own refuse collection and rubbish disposal service |
| Bulky waste London | Book through your borough council website, charges vary by borough |
All 32 London borough bin collection guides
Every London borough has a dedicated bin collection guide on this site. Click your borough below to find your bin collection day, read the reporting rules and go directly to your borough council website to report a missed bin. Each guide links directly to the correct page on your borough council website.
Find your London borough bin collection guideRM8, RM9, RM10 postcodes. Report missed bins and find your collection day.
EN4, EN5, N2, N3, N11, N12, N20, NW4, NW7, NW9 postcodes.
DA1, DA5, DA6, DA7, DA8, DA14, DA15, DA16, DA17, SE2 postcodes.
HA0, HA9, NW2, NW6, NW10, W9 postcodes.
BR1, BR2, BR3, BR4, BR5, BR6, BR7, SE20, SE26 postcodes.
NW1, NW3, NW5, WC1, WC2 postcodes.
CR0, CR2, CR7, SE19, SE25, SM6 postcodes.
W5, W7, W13, UB1, UB2, UB6 postcodes.
EN1, EN2, EN3, EN8, N9, N13, N14, N18, N21 postcodes.
SE2, SE3, SE7, SE9, SE10, SE12, SE18, SE28 postcodes.
E2, E5, E8, E9, N1, N16 postcodes.
SW6, W6, W12, W14 postcodes.
N4, N8, N10, N15, N17, N22 postcodes.
HA1, HA2, HA3, HA7 postcodes.
RM1, RM2, RM3, RM4, RM5, RM6, RM7, RM11, RM12, RM14 postcodes.
UB3, UB4, UB5, UB7, UB8, UB9, UB10, UB11 postcodes.
TW3, TW4, TW5, TW7, TW8, TW13, TW14, W4 postcodes.
EC1, N1, N5, N7 postcodes.
SW3, SW5, SW7, SW10, W8, W11, W14 postcodes.
KT1, KT2, KT3, KT5, KT6, KT9 postcodes.
SW2, SW4, SW8, SW9, SE1, SE5, SE11, SE24, SE27 postcodes.
SE4, SE6, SE8, SE13, SE14, SE23, SE26 postcodes.
CR4, SM4, SW19, SW20 postcodes.
E6, E7, E12, E13, E15, E16 postcodes.
IG1, IG2, IG3, IG4, IG5, IG6, IG8 postcodes.
TW1, TW2, TW9, TW10, TW11, TW12, SW13, SW14 postcodes.
SE1, SE5, SE15, SE16, SE17, SE22 postcodes.
SM1, SM2, SM3, SM5, SM6 postcodes.
E1, E2, E3, E14 postcodes.
E4, E10, E11, E17, E18 postcodes.
SW11, SW12, SW15, SW17, SW18, SW19 postcodes.
SW1, W1, WC1, WC2, NW1 postcodes.
How to report a missed bin collection in London
Important: Each London borough has its own reporting deadline and rules. Most require bins out by 7am and crews to have finished before you report. Always report to your own borough council using the links above, not the Mayor of London. Do not report before crews have completed their rounds for the day.
- Find your borough in the list above and click through to your dedicated guide.
- Each borough guide contains the direct link to your council's missed bin reporting form.
- Most London boroughs require you to report within 24 to 48 hours after the missed collection day.
- Keep your bin at the kerbside until the return visit is made.
London bin collection: frequently asked questions
- Who is responsible for bin collection in London?
- Bin collection in London is the responsibility of each of the 32 London borough councils individually. The Mayor of London and Transport for London do not manage household bin collection. To find your London bin collection day or report a missed bin, contact your own borough council using the guides above.
- How do I find my London bin collection day?
- Click your borough in the list above to go to your dedicated guide. Each guide links directly to your borough council's bin collection day finder where you enter your postcode to see your exact collection schedule. London bin collection days vary not just by borough but by street within each borough.
- How do I report a missed bin collection in London?
- Find your borough in the list above, click through to your dedicated borough guide and follow the link to your council's missed bin reporting form. Each of the 32 London boroughs has its own reporting form and deadline. Most require reporting within 24 to 48 hours of the missed collection after crews have finished for the day.
- Does London bin collection change on bank holidays?
- Yes. Each London borough publishes its own bank holiday bin collection changes. Check your borough guide above and then visit your borough council website to confirm your revised London bin collection dates around Christmas, New Year, Easter and May bank holidays.
- How do I book bulky waste collection in London?
- Bulky waste collection in London is managed separately by each borough council. Find your borough above, click through to the guide and follow the link to your council's bulky waste booking page. Charges and booking procedures vary by borough.
- Is there a single central London bin collection service?
- No. All 32 London boroughs manage their own completely separate refuse collection and recycling collection services. Bromley, Merton, Croydon, Ealing, Hackney, Lambeth, Haringey, Barnet, Newham, Wandsworth and all other boroughs each have different systems. Always contact your specific borough using the guides above.