Got a question about what goes in which bin? Waltham Forest Council's recycling team will be out and about in neighbourhoods across the borough for Recycle Week 2026, which runs from Monday 14 to Sunday 20 September.
The council is holding a series of drop-in sessions with information and advice to help residents get the most out of their recycling services.
Where to find the team
- Monday 14 September, 11am to 3pm – Leytonstone Library
- Tuesday 15 September, 11am to 3pm – Chingford Mount
- Wednesday 16 September, 11am to 3pm – Leyton Mills
- Thursday 17 September, 11am to 3pm – 17&Central, Walthamstow
- Friday 18 September, 11am to 3pm – Chingford Library
- Sunday 20 September, 9.30am to 3pm – Lloyd Park, as part of Tour de Waltham Forest
"Do you have a question for us? Want to learn more about how to recycle right? Just come down and ask!" the council said. "The team will be on hand to answer any queries you might have, share handy recycling tips and even give out a few freebies in the process."
Help online
If you can't make a session, the council's website lets you check your bin collection day, find out about food waste collections and what can be recycled, arrange a large item collection, book a slot at the reuse and recycling centre, and report a missed collection.
