This page explains what happens if you leave out extra waste that we don’t collect and what to do with it instead.
What happens if you leave out extra rubbish
Leaving rubbish out is unsightly and can damage the local environment. If you regularly put out extra rubbish the action we may take includes:
- serving a Fixed Penalty Notice of £60 (reduced to £40 if paid in 10 days)
- issuing a legal notice to clear any extra waste which is judged to be harmful to public health or the look of the area
What to do instead
If you have, or regularly produce, extra waste:
- we won't collect extra rubbish that doesn't fit in your green bin or lilac sacks, take it to Redbridge Household Waste Recycling Centre or you may be able to request a larger or additional bin
- we do collect some extra waste on kerbside rounds, learn more at What goes in each bin
- large items such as fridges and household furniture can be collected by us, repurposed or donated, learn more at Bulky waste collection service
- if you live in a communal building with overflowing shared bins see Using shared bins
