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Rubbish Disposal

Rubbish Disposal

The council must make arrangements to collect and get rid of household rubbish. They do this by weekly collection, either from your own dustbin or from larger paladin bins. They need you to help with their arrangements so that streets and estates are kept clean, hygienic and tidy. It is your responsibility to dispose of your household rubbish; please do it carefully. In Hammersmith and Fulham there are several disposal systems. There are refuse chutes in high rise blocks. It is very important that refuse chutes are used properly because they easily become blocked.

  • Wrap rubbish in small parcels.
  • Do not put large or awkward shaped items (such as pizza boxes) down the chute because they may jam it. If you can tear up the item first, do so.
  • Take large items to the bin room. Do not leave them by the chute, balconies or staircases where they will be a nuisance.
  • Use the chute between 8am and 8pm to avoid disturbing people living close to it.

There are Paladin bins on some older estates:

  • You carry your rubbish down to the bin room.
  • Wrap rubbish in bags first wherever possible to keep smells and health risks at a minimum.

There are Garchey Disposal Systems on some estates. These are sink disposal systems for smaller items:

  • Make sure you follow the maker's instructions.
  • Take large items to the bin room.

If you have any queries about how to dispose of a specific item, ring your local housing office for advice.

Bulky rubbish

If you want to get rid of bulky items such as furniture or kitchen appliances, contact your caretaker if you have one.

For tenants of homes without a caretaker service, ring the Cleaner Greener Hotline on :

Arrangements will be made to collect the items. The service costs £15 and up to 3 items of unwanted household furniture or up to 10 bags of miscellaneous effects , can be collected at a time.

If you need to get rid of more than 3 items of furniture or appliances, more than 10 bags of miscellaneous effects, or your rubbish includes DIY waste or rubble, you will have to pay a small charge. Quotations will be given on request. A visit may be necessary in some cases.

The collection service is available from Monday to Saturday inclusive, between 6.00 am and 3.00 pm.

You can leave out up to 5 bags of light garden waste or grass clippings for your normal domestic rubbish collection.

Don't forget to recycle!!



Find out what you can recycle here