Refuse and Recycling

Refuse

A chute room is located on every floor for the disposal of domestic refuse.  Do's and don'ts to prevent blockages to the chute or congestion in the chute room include:

  • Only use pedal bin sized bags (approx. 15 litres). 

  • Never place bulky items such as cardboard boxes, glass, wood or any other large object down the chute which could result in a blockage.

  • Do not leave items of rubbish or recycling on the floor of the chute room as this is a fire hazard.  It may also prevent access to the chute and recycling bins by your neighbours.  

  • If your rubbish does not fit down the chute or in the recycling bins you must take it down to P1 for collection - see Bulky items. Ask your concierge if you are unsure as to where to leave it. It is your responsibility, not the cleaner’s!

  • Recycle as much as possible.

  • Use the waste disposal unit (if fitted) in your apartment to dispose of food waste.  

  • Wrap up any broken glass securely before disposing down the chute as it may be manhandled from the bins by our waste operatives, and could cause serious injury.

Recycling

Each chute room has 2 recycling bins for the following materials:

  • Mixed glass bottles and jars

  • Food and drink cans

  • Plastic bottles

  • Glass

  • Light cardboard (please flatten)

The materials can all be mixed together as they are sorted after collection at a materials recovery plant.

Do recycle:

Put these items down the rubbish chute:

Further information on what is and isn't recycled by Tower Hamlets council can be found here.