Lithium battery fires

Lithium batteries have caused fires in the rubbish lorries. Please do not put batteries in your waste or recycling bin. All batteries (including lithium batteries from e-bikes and e-scooters and other re-chargeable devices) can be taken to the Reuse and Recycling Centre at Northumberland Wharf.

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Flats Above Shops (FLASH) recycling trial

In February 2025, we will launch a trial of a recycling service for residential flats above shops (FLASH).

We will provide a rubbish, dry mixed recycling, and food waste service to make recycling easier for residents who live in flats above shops.

Three trial locations have been selected.

If you live at any of the trial addresses, your waste and recycling collections will take place at these times every day.

Bethnal Green Road

217 to 372 Bethnal Green Road (including the market section).

North side 7:40am to 9.40am and  6:40pm to 8:40pm.

South side 8:25am to 10.25am and 7:40pm to 9.40pm.

Mile End Road

1A to 228 Mile End Road.

9:25am to 11:25am and 7.55pm to 9.55pm.

Roman Road 

343 – 506 Roman Road (Grove Road to St Stephen’s Terrace).

10:25am to 12:25pm and 8:25pm to 10:25pm.