Check Your Collection Day
Ealing Council provides an online search tool where you can enter your postcode to see your exact bin collection dates.
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Christmas & New Year 2025/26
Collections follow the revised dates below, and some rounds may run up to three days later than usual until Monday 19 January 2026.
| Normal Collection Date | Rescheduled Collection Date |
|---|---|
| Monday 22 December 2025 | No change |
| Tuesday 23 December 2025 | No change |
| Wednesday 24 December 2025 | No change |
| Thursday 25 December 2025 (Xmas Day) | Monday 29 December 2025 |
| Friday 26 December 2025 (Boxing Day) | Tuesday 30 December 2025 |
| Monday 29 December 2025 | Wednesday 31 December 2025 |
| Tuesday 30 December 2025 | Friday 2 January 2026 |
| Wednesday 31 December 2025 | Saturday 3 January 2026 |
| Thursday 1 January 2026 (New Year) | Monday 5 January 2026 |
| Friday 2 January 2026 | Tuesday 6 January 2026 |
| Monday 5 January 2026 | Wednesday 7 January 2026 |
| Tuesday 6 January 2026 | Thursday 8 January 2026 |
| Wednesday 7 January 2026 | Friday 9 January 2026 |
| Thursday 8 January 2026 | Saturday 10 January 2026 |
| Friday 9 January 2026 | Monday 12 January 2026 |
| Monday 12 January 2026 | Tuesday 13 January 2026 |
| Tuesday 13 January 2026 | Wednesday 14 January 2026 |
| Wednesday 14 January 2026 | Thursday 15 January 2026 |
| Thursday 15 January 2026 | Friday 16 January 2026 |
| Friday 16 January 2026 | Saturday 17 January 2026 |
| Monday 19 January 2026 | Back on schedule |
What goes in each bin?
To ensure your bins are collected, please separate your waste into the correct containers.
Blue Wheelie Bin – Recycling
Used for mixed dry recycling. Items must be loose, not in bags. Recycling is collected every two weeks for most households.
Accepted
- Paper and cardboard
- Glass bottles and jars
- Plastic bottles, pots, tubs and trays
- Food tins and drink cans
Not Accepted
- Plastic bags
- Soft plastics (crisp packets, film)
- Textiles
- Batteries & Electrical items
Black Wheelie Bin – Rubbish
Used for general household waste that cannot be recycled. Collections usually alternate weekly with the recycling collection.
Accepted Items
- Non-recyclable plastics (crisp packets, plastic film)
- Nappies and sanitary products
- Polystyrene
- Non-recyclable packaging
Green Food Waste Bin – Weekly
Collected every week. Food waste can be placed in compostable liners or wrapped in newspaper.
Accepted Items
- All cooked and uncooked food
- Meat, fish and bones
- Coffee grounds and tea bags
- Fruit and vegetable peelings
Garden Waste (Subscription)
Garden waste is not collected in the blue, black or food bins. Residents must either subscribe to the council’s service, compost at home, or take waste to a recycling centre.
Accepted:
- Grass cuttings & leaves
- Small branches & prunings
Other Recycling Services
Ealing offers additional recycling options separate from main bins. These are usually collected separately or in designated bags.
- Textiles and clothes
- Batteries
- Small electrical items
Property Variations
Some flats, estates and “red-route” properties do not use individual wheelie bins. They may have communal bins, clear sacks, or different coloured containers. Collection frequency can vary depending on building type.
Bank Holiday Collections
After a Bank Holiday, collections often move to the next working day. Residents should check for changes before putting bins out.
General Tips
- Put bins out: the night before, or by early morning (7am) on your collection day.
- Close Lids: Lids must be fully closed or the crew may refuse the bin.
- No Extra Bags: Extra rubbish bags placed beside the black bin will not be collected.
Please note: Ealing.com provides this information as a community guide. We are not responsible for bin collections. For missed collections, replacement bins, or official updates, please contact Ealing Council directly.