Waste & recycling
Rubbish collection
The council collects our rubbish from both bin stores on Tuesdays and Fridays. Only standard household waste as detailed below is taken anything else is left and incurs a cost to leaseholders for removal
Non-recyclable waste bins (black)
Allowed
General plastics (bags, non-recyclable packaging)
Polystyrene foam & takeaway containers
Personal hygiene products (nappies, sanitary items)
Food-soiled paper & cardboard
Non-recyclable household items (broken ceramics, toys, hangers)
Food waste
Pet waste & litter
Vacuum contents
Not allowed
Large/Bulky items:
Furniture (sofas, chairs, wardrobes)
Appliances (fridges, washing machines, ovens)
Electronics (TVs, computers)
Exercise equipment (treadmills, stationary bikes)
Large toys & playhouses
Hazardous Waste:
Paints, chemicals, pesticides, poisons
Clinical waste:
Dressings, swabs, pads, stoma bags, needles
Recycling bins (Green)
With the rise in work from home and home deliveries, our recycling bins are filling up faster than ever. Please take a moment to cut and flatten down your boxes before placing them in the bins. This small act can make a big difference.
Allowed
Cardboard/Paper:
Cardboard boxes (polystyrene removed)
Cereal boxes
Junk mail, envelopes, newspapers, magazines
Brochures and leaflets
Plastic Packaging:
Fizzy drink, water, milk, and shampoo bottles
Cleaning bottles
Yoghurt pots, plastic punnets, and trays
Tins and Cans:
Drink cans, food tins, and metal lids
Empty aerosol cans (e.g., deodorant sprays)
Glass:
Wine, beer, milk bottles, and glass jars (e.g., sauces)
Others:
Aluminium foil (clean and dry)
Tin foil food trays
Not allowed
Cardboard/Paper:
Greasy pizza boxes (except clean lids)
Juice, soup, milk cartons
Plastics:
Polystyrene
Cling film
Organics:
Food
For a more comprehensive information refer to the Newham Council website here.
Bulky waste collection
Refuse collectors will not collect bulky items like these from our bin room or car park. Collection for such items must be organised directly with Newham Council and be collected from the pavement on Jedburgh Road. Residents found dumping bulky waste inappropriately will be held responsible for the removal costs.
You can schedule a bulky waste collection
with the council here.
After scheduling, you'll receive a reference number. When leaving your items outside the development on Jedburgh Road, group them together and attach a note with the reference number to identify them as awaiting collection.
Bulky waste the council collects
Allowed
Artificial Christmas tree (maximum 6ft length)
Bed bases & mattresses
Bedside cabinets & wardrobes
Bicycles
Black sacks of household waste (max 24)
Chairs, sofas & tables (without glass)
Clothes
Computers, TVs, VCRs/DVDs
Cookers, microwaves & ovens (domestic only)
Dishwashers & washing machines
Household electrical appliances
Fridges, freezers, and fridge freezers
Household furniture (shelves, cabinets, dressers)
Ironing boards & laundry/linen baskets
Not allowed
Chest freezers
Commercial waste
Cooking oil & paint cans
DIY waste from building work or re-fit
Fence panels & fixtures like kitchen cabinets or staircases
Green and garden waste
Gas cylinders & fuel cans
Hazardous waste such as chemicals and poisons
Large glass items like patio doors
Sofa beds with metal bases
Vehicle parts
Our local tip/recycling centre
For residents seeking an immediate solution to dispose of their bulky waste the Jenkins Lane Re-use and Recycling Centre accepts a very broad range of items for recycling or repurposing.
It's a free service for residents. Find out more here.
Jenkins Lane Recycling Centre
Location and opening hours
Opening hours are 7.30am – 5.45pm,
Monday to Sunday.
Address:
Jenkins Lane Reuse and Recycling Centre
Jenkins Lane
Barking
IG11 0AD
Access: via Jenkins Lane.