Wheelie bins

Some areas of Southall have chosen to have a wheelie bin to store their rubbish following the 'how to bin it' refuse and recycling consultation earlier in 2007.

Who uses a wheelie bin?
The map of the areas to receive wheelie bins (jpeg, large file, 2.83MB) shows the area that decided to opt for wheelie bins. Most homes in this zone will be able to use a wheelie bin but some won’t, eg flats or terraced homes that open directly onto the street. People living in these types of property will still have a black sack collection service.

The areas who use wheelie bins include:

all of Southall Green and Southall Broadway wards
in Lady Margaret ward homes west of and including Allenby Road – as well as the stretch of Allenby Road over the ward boundary in Greenford Broadway
in Dormers Wells ward properties to the west of and including Dormers Wells Lane
in Norwood Green homes north of the canal and west of and including Glade Lane, and homes north of the railway track up to the iron bridge

Your wheelie bin must be left at the front boundary of your property by 7am (but not on the pavement) on your collection day.

The refuse from your wheelie bin will be collected on the same day as your recycling.

Find out your joint collection day by using the ECT online database.

If you live in the wheelie bin area you need to know the following:

Wheelie bins will be provided free of charge but they belong to the council and must be left at the property if you move to a new home.
All rubbish must be placed inside the wheelie bin and the lid kept shut. Extra rubbish sacks put on top or next to the bin will not be collected.
The standard size wheelie bin (240 litre) will hold the equivalent of approximately 3-4 full black sacks. With weekly home recycling collections available for most household items wheelie bins provide ample refuse storage for most homes. You can request an extra green box online or telephone Ealing Council Customer Services on (020) 8825 6000.
Large families who would like an additional wheelie bin will be visited to ensure that they are using recycling services fully. Details of how to do this will be provided with your wheelie bin.
Smaller bins (180 litre) will be available on request. These hold the equivalent of approximately 2-3 full black sacks. Details of how to do this will be provided with your wheelie bin.
None of our wheelie bins have microchips and your refuse is not being weighed.
If you are physically unable to move your bin, we will provide an assisted collection.
If you wish to put your house number on your bin please use house number stickers (available from most DIY shops) rather than paint.
Putting tied black sacks or tied plastic bags inside your bin will help to keep your bin clean.
Keep the lid of your bin closed at all times to stop rodents and animals attacking your rubbish.

Missed refuse collections
If for any reason your refuse is not collected and you report it to the council before 5pm, it will be collected that day. To report a missed collection telephone (020) 8825 6000.