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What you need to know about Walthamstow

Walthamstow

Walthamstow is one of the major districts in the north-east London region and considered the main locality within the London Borough of Waltham Forest. The area experienced a spike in its popularity following the 2012 Summer Olympics, which led to even more diversification among its residential and commercial amenities. Properties in Walthamstow Village, in particular, have become extremely desirable due to the neighbourhood’s peaceful atmosphere and small but more than adequate assortment of shops, restaurants, and pubs. Walthamstow Market is located west of the village and surrounded by the numerous shops lining the district’s High Street. There is also a covered shopping centre called The Mall Walthamstow and adding further to Walthamstow’s appeal are its collection of essential transport links, not the least of which are its stations on the National Rail, London Overground, and London Underground systems.

  • Population Size 101,223
  • Active Businesses 391
  • Waste Collected (tonnes)38,922
  • Tonnes of Waste Recycled or Reused 19,317

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

Waste disposal options in Walthamstow are as varied as of London’s other major districts. The usual council collections for household waste and recycling are available for all properties in the area, but the alternative solutions offered by waste management companies also see a fair amount of use. The latter can range from more affordable services, like wheelie bin collection and skip hire, all the way up to property waste clearances, which are typically offered as an end-to-end waste removal service for homes or offices. In addition, there are numerous waste transfer stations and recycling centres lining Meridian Way across the river, providing a large number of alternatives to the local civic amenity sites.
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Where are the nearest recycling centres in Walthamstow

There are two reuse and recycling centres (RRCs) that are close enough to serve as practical waste disposal options for addresses in Walthamstow. The Kings Road RRC, to the north, is the furthest away of the two but is known for its Second Time Around reuse shop, which accepts and sells reusable items, like sofas, beds, and other unwanted furniture. But the South Access Road site, which most households in Walthamstow consider the nearest such facility, is generally considered the district’s main option for the disposal of larger quantities of domestic waste and recycling. The Chigwell Road RRC is actually even nearer for some addresses in the area, but does not accept rubbish from households outside Redbridge, Newham, Havering, or Barking and Dagenham.
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What rubbish collection services are available in Walthamstow?

Waltham Forest Council offers weekly collections for general rubbish and recycling and fortnightly collections for food and garden waste for all residential properties in Walthamstow, while commercial establishments will need to make arrangements for similar collections as paid-for services. Bulky waste removals are available through the council for Walthamstow residents as well, but separate appointments will need to be made for large household items, like sofas, beds, and other furniture (free), and electrical items or white goods (priced depending on the number and size of items). In addition, they also offer paid-for clearances for houses or gardens, which are similar to the full-service options offered by waste management companies,

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