Rubbish Collection Days to Change

Rubbish and recycling collection days are about to change in Havering to make the service more efficient.

The changes come into operation on Monday 4 October and will affect the vast majority of residents. Collections will remain weekly.

Every home will receive a letter (even if their collection day remains the same) in mid to late September confirming their collection day. Collection rounds in Havering have not changed for more than 15 years. The rescheduling will make collections considerably more efficient and will reflect the changes in the borough.

The borough is being divided into five areas, each with its own collection day. By focusing on a particular area each day, there will be a reduction in vehicle travelling distances meaning trucks will be on the streets for less time. This more efficient working means savings on time, fuel and it will be easier to respond to any issues that may arise.

The new changes will mean that all residents will have to ensure their black refuse and orange recycling bags are left out by 7am on collection day (even if their collection day has not changed). This is because the times of collection will be changing as a result of the rescheduling. Sacks should be placed on your property next to the street. They should not be left on the pavement, grass verges or around trees or lamp posts as this can contribute to litter and cause obstructions.

All residents, schools and managing agents of blocks of flats will receive a letter notifying them of their collection day, however those with access to the internet are able to check their collection day by entering their postcode and house number on the Council website: www.havering.gov.uk

"All residents need to do is to look out for the letter which will tell them what their collection day will be."

There will be no change in collection days for trade waste container customers and the garden waste wheelie bin collections will not be changed either.

You can check your collection day by clicking on this link to our postcode checker page.

For more general information about our waste and recycling services click on this link.