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What you need to know about Stepney

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Stepney is a relatively small district located near the centre of the London Borough of Tower Hamlets and considered part of London’s East End. Despite a number of significant redevelopment efforts in the decades following World War II, the area has remained predominantly residential, with relatively densely-spaced housing options. Most of the neighbourhood’s commercial spaces, which include a good selection of pubs, restaurants, and retail shops along with several supermarkets, are located along Mile End Road, while the rest of Stepney has become more known for the buildings and open spaces in and around its irregularly-shaped conservation area. Stepney City Farm, which sits south of the junction of Stepney Green and the High Street, has also become one of the district’s most famous attractions and is frequented mainly for its tours and workshops. Due to the Stepney’s affordable residential options and its wide selection of transport links to London’s main business districts, it is considered an extremely appealing neighbourhood for the region’s commuter population.

  • Population Size 11,506
  • Active Businesses 84
  • Waste Collected (tonnes)4,825
  • Tonnes of Waste Recycled or Reused 2,395

What are the different ways to dispose of waste in Stepney?

While numerous alternative waste disposal options are available in Stepney, the tightly-packed nature of residential properties in the area inevitably make bin collections and skip hire the two most popular paid-for services among those offered by waste management companies. Nevertheless, households and businesses in the neighbourhood who require more specialised rubbish removal solutions, such as special collections for electronic and hazardous waste or confidential waste disposal, are still able to make arrangements for them with a number of private waste contractors. Several of the larger companies even offer waste clearances for homes or offices in Stepney, which remain the most ideal option for those who want extra help when it comes to segregating their rubbish and cleaning up after its removal from their property.
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Where are the nearest recycling centres in Stepney

For addresses in Stepney, the nearest reuse and recycling centre (RRC) is Tower Hamlets’ local civic amenity site, which is located on Yabsley Street in Poplar. Most types of common domestic refuse and recycling can be taken to the site for disposal with the exceptions of tyres, plasterboard, liquids, and hazardous waste, and they are open seven days a week, albeit with shorter hours on weekends. Additionally, Stepney residents may also make use of any of the council’s public recycling sites in their vicinity, which includes the recycling bank on Christian Street (E1 1RT), to dispose of smaller batches of recyclable items and materials, like card, food or drink cans, and glass bottles or jars.
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What rubbish collection services are available in Stepney?

All households in Stepney have access to the usual council-provided collection services to help keep their refuse and recycling bins clear. Some properties--typically those on the busiest streets--will have their general rubbish and recycling collected at specific times twice a day, but most will need to rely on weekly collections for their regular domestic waste, along with any food or garden waste they might have.Stepney residents may also arrange for clinical waste collections through the council free of charge, however a recommendation from a GP or nurse will be required upon making the request. Tower Hamlet Council also offers free special collection for either bulky waste, like unwanted furniture (sofas, mattresses, etc.) and major appliances (fridges, washing machines, etc.) or large quantities of general rubbish, but these are limited to only two collections every year for households in Stepney. In addition, residents will also need to be responsible for bringing out their bulky waste by 7 AM on the given day of the collection, as the council’s teams will not be able to provide any assistance on the property itself.

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