Recycling and rubbish
Apply for a new bin
The standard size bin for properties in the Epping Forest district is 180 litres.
Apply for a larger bin
Bigger bins will only be issued when an application has been made, and a period of monitoring has been carried out by our team.
Apply for a second food and garden bin
Applications for a second Food and Garden bin have been suspended until March 2022.
For more information on how to compost at home please visit
Assessments will only be carried out if access to the garden can be obtained from the outside / side gate.
You will need to have an assessment carried out before a decision is made.
The below list are just examples and there may be other requirements before an additional bin is granted.
- You will not be able to apply for a second food and garden unless you are already composting or otherwise managing the amount of garden waste being produced.
- The garden waste is being produced by the activities of the resident and not by the resident employing a commercial gardening contractor.
- Whether the amount of food waste being recycled is such as to compromise the capacity available for garden waste despite there being 52 wheeled bin collections per year.
To arrange an assessment:
- Call 01992 564000
Apply for a new bin
Please note you cannot apply for a replacement bin if your current bin is dirty or has been left in an unclean condition by a previous resident. We will only replace bins where they are broken beyond repair.
Should you require a Kerbside caddy for your food waste you can apply using our online form or
- Call 01992 564000.
To find out more on how to compost your garden waste at home visit
If your bin has been damaged or stolen:
For more information:
- Call 01992 564000