Apply for a new bin

The standard size bin for properties in the Epping Forest district is 180 litres.

Apply for a larger bin

Applications for a larger bin are currently suspended.

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 are suspended between 1 November 2020 and 1 March 2021.

You may only apply for a second Food and Garden bin during the 2 March and 31 October 2021. This will be subject to you meeting the current policy.

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

If your bin has been damaged or stolen:

For more information:

• Call 01992 564000