Spring bank holiday collection dates

We'll be collecting your bins one day later than usual because of the spring bank holiday on Monday 27 May.

Make sure your bins are out before 6am on your new collection day.

Here are the new collection dates for this period.

Usual collection day New collection day
Monday 27 May Tuesday 28 May
Tuesday 28 May Wednesday 29 May
Wednesday 29 May Thursday 30 May
Thursday 30 May Friday 31 May
Friday 31 May Saturday 1 June

If your bin is not emptied by Saturday 1 June, we'll collect it the following week.

Normal collection service would resume on Monday 3 June.

Clinical waste collections are not affected by these changes.

Find your usual bin collection day 

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.

Book a bulky waste collection