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Local waste and recycling centres

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There are three household waste and recycling centres in Waltham Forest:

Each site has different rules about what you can take, as well as different opening hours and days. Please check our web pages for details before you make a journey. 

Items that are suitable to be used by someone else can be taken to the Second Time Around shop at the Kings Road Reuse and Recycling Centre, Chingford.

Taking vans, pick-up vehicles and trailers to a household waste and recycling centre Click to get info

Vans are permitted access into the South Access Household Waste and Recycling Centre only.

Residents coming by van (a van is defined as a vehicle with no rear windows or no rear seats), pick-up or car with a trailer (over four foot in length) must make an appointment to visit South Access Road at least 24 hours in advance booking online on the London Energy website, or by calling 020 8509 3664. 

You will need to take proof of residency and identification on the day of your booking to prove you are a resident of the borough. Each Waltham Forest household can take a van to South Access Household Waste and Recycling Centre up to five times a year (1 April to 31 March).

For more information please visit the Wise up to Waste website. 

Clinical waste Click to get info

We provide a collection service from domestic properties for clinical sharps and CAPD home dialysis waste. Yellow bags are provided for CAPD waste.

Make a clinical waste enquiry

Help with completing online forms Click to get info

If you don't have access to a pc, why not visit a Library Plus branch where you can use a self-service pc to log your request/report. Staff are available to support you if you need it.​​

Contact Click to get info

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London Borough of Waltham Forest
Low Hall
Argall Avenue 
London 
E10 7AS