Possible delays to bin collections
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Collection services
Haringey and Veolia are working hard together to ensure that a range of waste collection services continue to be provided across the borough.
Brexit and coronavirus have greatly reduced the availability of HGV drivers, and like councils and other organisations across the country, our workforce has been impacted. Our staff are continually working hard and are doing their best, so please bear with us in these uniquely challenging times.
With more people working from home following the pandemic, we are seeing more waste produced at the kerbside and this is increasing pressure on waste services. You may, as a result, experience some disruption or delay to our collections but we will keep these to a minimum.
If your household waste, recycling or garden waste isn’t collected on the usual day, bear with us as we will aim to collect within 48-72 hours. We may be running slightly behind so there is no need to report it.
How you can help
To help us continue to empty your bins, there are many things you can do to help.
Disposing of waste
- Please put your bins at the edge of your property
- Squash down bottles, pots, tubs, trays, boxes and cans to make the most of your recycling bin
- Avoid leaving waste items around your bins
- Please do not fly-tip (dump rubbish) - it is a crime and you could be fined
Reducing waste
- Avoid having any clear-outs which result in the need to dispose of bulky items
- If you have ordered any new products, please check with the supplier who may provide a service to take the old item(s) away
- Store bulky items inside your property until you can arrange a bulky item collection or other means of disposal
Recycle as much as you can
- Try composting your food waste – it’s great for gardens!
- Recycled items can be stored at home if you rinse any food or product residue from it
- Get creative and save money by upcycling
Reuse and recycling centres (RRCs)
North London Waste Authority (NLWA) is now offering a full service at Western Road Reuse and Recycling Centre.
You do not need to book your visit to Western Road Reuse and Recycling Centre, unless you are in a van or have a trailer. Simply arrive at the site during opening hours.
Van or trailer bookings
For vans and trailers please use the online booking system (external link).
Important: please try a different browser if the website fails to load. Please do not turn up without an appointment as you will be turned away.
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