Weekly Bin Collections Move a Step Closer in Enfield

At a recent Cabinet meeting, councillors agreed to begin the process of exploring how weekly collections could be reintroduced across Enfield.

The proposal follows a commitment made during this year’s local elections and forms part of the council’s wider ambition to create a cleaner borough.

At present, most households receive:

• ⚫ General waste collections every two weeks
• 🔵 Recycling collections every two weeks
• 🟤 Food waste collections every week

The council will now carry out a detailed review to establish whether weekly collections can be delivered in a way that is practical, affordable and sustainable.

This work will include looking at:

• The overall cost of returning to weekly collections.
• The staffing, vehicles and operational changes required.
• How the service could be delivered within the council’s budget.
• The potential impact on street cleanliness and resident satisfaction.

It’s important to note that no changes have been made to collection schedules at this stage. The current fortnightly rubbish and recycling collections remain in place while the review is carried out.

Here at Love Your Doorstep, we’ve seen just how passionate residents are about this issue. Bin collections, street cleanliness and tackling fly-tipping are consistently among the topics raised most often by our community.

We’ll continue to follow the progress of the review and keep you updated as further decisions are made.

Would you welcome the return of weekly bin collections? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.