Ealing Council
When Ealing Council introduced wheelie bins and fortnightly collections in 2016, the Society was pleased to support the campaign to let Bedford Park residents know about the special concessions negotiated with Ealing Council for the conservation area and surrounding streets. These enabled residents to opt for a smaller (120L) rubbish wheelie bin and also choose to purchase their own smaller recycling bin. The aim was to reduce the visual impact on the area and also allow households to choose bins more suitable for their individual needs.
Over 400 households opted for the smaller 120L rubbish bin and at least 200 chose to supply their own recycling bin or share with neighbours. The Council has since dealt with many more requests.
If you have opted to use a different size and colour recycling wheelie bin, it’s important that it conforms to the appropriate height and standard (EN840) and is clearly marked as “recycling” so that the council staff will empty it.
To request a different size or replacement bin, complete the online form or telephone: 020 8825 5000.
Hounslow Council
The Council introduced fortnightly general rubbish collections from 2017 although recycling and food collections continue to be made weekly.
This involved the provision of new recycling and food containers for all households and the possibility of a larger 240 litre general rubbish wheelie bin being provided where householders are unable to manage with the 140 litre size.
Wheelie bins: reducing the visual impact
The visual impact of the wheelie bins on the suburb has been very significant. In many roads, residents have no choice but to keep them permanently in their front gardens and we’ve been asked to suggest ways their impact on the street and in gardens could be minimised.
You can find some suggestions and information on planning requirements here.
Check your collection days
Missed collections
Sometimes collections are missed either from individual household or from or a number of properties. To report your missed collection, you can use the online forms or telephone.
Ealing report a missed collection or telephone 020 8825 5000
Hounslow report a missed collection or telephone 020 8583 5555
Contact your Councillors
If there are any persistent problems with your waste or recycling service, we suggest you contact your local councillor:
Ealing:
Gary Malcolm: gary.malcolm@ealing.gov.uk
Andrew Steed: andrew.steed@ealing.gov.uk
Gary Busuttil: gary.busuttil@ealing.gov.uk
Hounslow:
Gerald McGregor: gerald.mcgregor@hounslow.gov.uk
John Todd: john.todd@hounslow.gov.uk
Jack Emsley: jack.emsley@hounslow.gov.uk
Contact us
If there are any issues relating to waste and recycling that you feel should be brought to our attention, please contact us: issues@bedfordpark.org.uk