Late summer bank holiday collection dates
Following the bank holiday on Monday 26 August, your bins will be collected later than usual.
Bank holiday bin collections can be delayed because of staff availability during this time. If we do not empty some or all of your bins by Saturday 31 August, we will catch up as soon as we can the following week.
Here are the collection dates for this period. Please put your bins out ready to be emptied by 6am on your revised collection day.
| Usual collection day | Revised collection day |
|---|---|
| Monday 26 August | Tuesday 27 August |
| Tuesday 27 August | Wednesday 28 August |
| Wednesday 28 August | Thursday 29 August |
| Thursday 29 August | Friday 30 August |
| Friday 30 August | Saturday 31 August |
Clinical collections are not affected.
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Reuse and Recycling Centre
If you're having a spring clean, you can use the Reuse and Recycling Centre in Nathan Way to dispose extra waste and recycling.
Things to remember
- The site is free to use for Royal Greenwich residents, but you must bring an ID with you
- Vans and trade or commercial waste are not permitted
- Separate your recycling before arriving to help reduce queues
Find out more, check opening times, and get directions to the Reuse and Recycling Centre.
Find and visit the Reuse and Recycling Centre
Bulky waste
You can also use our bulky waste collection service for larger items such as furniture. This service is free to council tenants.