Merton bin collection: rubbish collection days and how to report
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Merton bin not collected? Report a missed merton bin collection within 2 working days at merton.gov.uk. The London Borough of Merton uses a Yellow Week A and White Week B alternating system to help residents know which bin is due. Before reporting, always check your merton bin collection days using the official calendar and confirm it was the correct week for the bin you put out. This guide covers missed bin collection merton rules, merton council bin collection, london borough of merton refuse collection and what merton waste collection covers across Wimbledon, Mitcham, Morden and Raynes Park.
Merton bin collection missed rules at a glance
| Who collects | London Borough of Merton (london borough of merton refuse collection) |
| How to report | Online at merton.gov.uk/rubbish-and-recycling/report-a-missed-collection within 2 working days |
| Week system | Yellow Week A and White Week B alternating system |
| Report within | 2 working days of your merton bin collection day |
| Bins out by | 7am on your merton bin collection days |
| Food waste | Weekly. Brown food waste caddy every week. |
| Garden waste | Merton council garden waste subscription. London borough of merton garden waste collection seasonal. |
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Merton Yellow Week A and White Week B explained
Merton council bin collection uses a Yellow Week A and White Week B alternating system to show residents which bins are due. Before reporting missed bin collection merton, always check your merton bin collection days to confirm which week it was and which bin colour was due.
Yellow Week A: general waste black-lidded bin collected. Check fixmystreet.merton.gov.uk/waste to confirm if it was a Yellow A week at your address before reporting a missed merton bin collection.
White Week B: recycling collections including blue-topped paper and card bin and green recycling box for glass, plastics and tins. If it was a White B week and your recycling was not collected, report at merton.gov.uk within 2 working days.
Merton bins explained
| Container type | What goes in it | Week |
|---|---|---|
| Black-lidded bin (general waste) | Non-recyclable household rubbish. Lid must close. Merton council waste collection black-lidded bin for general waste. | Yellow Week A. Bin collection merton general waste fortnightly. |
| Blue-topped bin (paper and card) | Paper, cardboard, magazines, newspapers and envelopes. Keep dry. Merton council recycling collection blue-topped bin. | White Week B. Merton council collection days recycling fortnightly. |
| Green recycling box | Glass bottles and jars, plastic bottles, tubs, tins and cans. Merton council recycling for containers separate from paper. | White Week B. Merton rubbish collection days recycling box alternate weeks. |
| Brown food caddy | All food waste. Merton waste collection food caddy weekly collection. | WEEKLY. Merton bin collection every week for food waste. |
| Garden waste | Grass, leaves, hedge trimmings. Merton council garden waste subscription required. | Seasonal subscription. London borough of merton garden waste collection by paid subscription. |
Merton bin collection frequently asked questions
- How do I report a missed bin collection in Merton?
- Check your merton bin collection days at fixmystreet.merton.gov.uk/waste and confirm which week was due. Report within 2 working days at merton.gov.uk/rubbish-and-recycling/report-a-missed-collection.
- What is the Merton Yellow A and White B week system?
- Merton council bin collection uses Yellow Week A for general waste black-lidded bin collection and White Week B for recycling collections including the blue-topped paper bin and green recycling box. Check merton.gov.uk to confirm which week applies to your address before reporting missed merton bin collection.
- What is Merton waste collection?
- Merton waste collection and merton council waste collection refer to the full bin collection service operated by the London Borough of Merton. London borough of merton refuse collection, merton council collection and merton council garbage collection all refer to the same service covering Wimbledon, Mitcham, Morden, Raynes Park, Colliers Wood and all surrounding areas. Colliers wood bin collection, merton bin collection dates, bins merton, merton garden waste collection days, merton bin collection days checker and free bulky waste collection merton queries are all handled through merton.gov.uk. Merton council rubbish collection days and merton council bins available online..
- What is Merton bulky waste collection?
- Merton bulky waste collection is a service for large household items that cannot go in standard bins. Book merton council large item collection through merton.gov.uk. Merton council rubbish collection for bulky items is a chargeable service separate from standard merton bin collection days collections.
- How do I find my Merton bin collection days?
- Enter your postcode at fixmystreet.merton.gov.uk/waste to find your merton bin collection days, confirm which week is Yellow A or White B at your address and check merton rubbish collection days. Merton council collection days are address-specific so always use your full postcode. Merton bin collection dates, merton council rubbish collection days, merton garden waste collection days, rubbish clearance merton, bins merton, merton council bins, merton council rubbish, merton council large item collection, free bulky waste collection merton and colliers wood bin collection queries are all handled through merton.gov.uk.