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Domestic bins

The Council is responsible for the collection and disposal of household refuse. This is a vital service that makes the borough a healthy, safe and clean place to live.

General household rubbish is collected once a week on a scheduled day. Find your bin day.

Our promise

  • We collect your refuse on the same day each week (with the exception of Christmas, New Year and Bank Holidays).
  • We advertise well in advance any changes to the collection service within the local press.
  • We give you a date for collection and collect large items within seven days of a request being made at a customer service centre or online.
  • We provide facilities for recycling waste.

You can help us:

  • Put the refuse out to the edge of your property for emptying. And collect it after emptying; special arrangements can be made if you are unable to do this.
  • Msure that when you request removal of large items, these items are easily accessible on the day we have arranged to collect them.
  • Use the recycling facilities and compost garden waste.


Missed collections

Contact us using the details below to report a missed collection.  You can also use an online form on the Love Lewisham website to report a missed collection.

Contact us
Refuse collection
 
Tel: 020 8314 7171