Key Points:
- Easter Sunday falls on 20 April 2025; Good Friday and Easter Monday on 18 and 21 April respectively.
- Newham Council has issued revised bin collection dates covering 12 April to 26 April.
- Residents must check changes to avoid missed waste collections.
- Changes impact two weeks, with collection days moved earlier.
- May Bank Holidays (5 and 26 May) will also affect future collections, though dates are yet to be confirmed.
Newham residents are being urged to check their updated bin collection dates as Easter bank holidays bring significant changes to waste schedules this month. Revised dates issued by Newham Council will affect households between Saturday, 12 April and Saturday, 26 April 2025.
Why are Newham bin collections changing over Easter?
Easter bank holidays traditionally affect council services, and this year is no different for Newham. With Easter Sunday landing on 20 April, Good Friday (18 April) and Easter Monday (21 April) have resulted in a revised waste collection schedule across the borough.
When are the new bin collection dates in Newham for Easter 2025?
The Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) outlined the full changes for residents:
Week 1:
- Normal Monday 14 April ➔ Now Saturday 12 April
- Normal Tuesday 15 April ➔ Now Monday 14 April
- Normal Wednesday 16 April ➔ Now Tuesday 15 April
- Normal Thursday 17 April ➔ Now Wednesday 16 April
- Normal Friday 18 April ➔ Now Thursday 17 April
Week 2:
- Normal Monday 21 April ➔ Now Tuesday 22 April
- Normal Tuesday 22 April ➔ Now Wednesday 23 April
- Normal Wednesday 23 April ➔ Now Thursday 24 April
- Normal Thursday 24 April ➔ Now Friday 25 April
- Normal Friday 25 April ➔ Now Saturday 26 April
Residents are encouraged to place their bins out earlier to ensure collections are not missed.
Will May Bank Holidays affect Newham bin collections?
Yes, further disruption is expected during the May Bank Holidays, scheduled for 5 May and 26 May 2025. However, Newham Council has not yet published revised collection dates for May. Residents are advised to stay updated via the council’s website to avoid confusion.
Where can Newham residents find the latest updates?
Newham Council has made the Easter bin collection changes available online, and updates for the May Bank Holidays will also be posted as soon as they are confirmed. Residents are encouraged to frequently check the official site for the latest service information.
