Household Waste in Victoria Docks

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What you need to know about Victoria Docks

The Royal Victoria Dock is the largest of three docks in Newham that make up the Royal Group of Docks and was among the last areas of London’s Docklands to be targeted by major redevelopment efforts following their closure to commercial traffic in the second half of the 20th century. As a result, the area has been built up with more modern housing properties and commercial spaces than the other former docks and became an extremely desirable neighbourhood for the commuter population of London’s main business districts after DLR’s extension in the 1990s. Adding to its appeal to young professionals are the numerous pubs, bars, and restaurants in the area, while the selection of retail shops and supermarkets of all sizes afford its residents a wide range of options when it comes to their everyday shopping needs. Like the rest of the Royal Docks area, Victoria Dock has become one of London’s busiest neighbourhoods due to its proximity to the London City Airport, with the ExCel Exhibition Centre and the many hotels in the area drawing a large number of visitors each year.

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 Victoria Docks?

As there are still a large number of development projects underway in Victoria Dock, waste disposal options in the area still include a handful of licenced waste facilities that mainly deal with construction waste. Most of the neighbourhood’s residents and businesses, however, still rely on waste removal services, including the paid-for options offered by waste management companies, to keep their domestic and commercial properties clear of rubbish. These alternatives to the regular collections provided by the local authority can range anywhere from basic bin collections, skip hire services for larger quantities of household or commercial waste, and go all the way up to end-to-end rubbish removal solutions, like property clearances. These types of waste clearances are typically considered the most ideal option for homes or offices in Victoria Dock that require additional manpower to help with the removal of large quantities of waste like furniture or heavy white goods etc.

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Where are the nearest recycling centres in Victoria Docks

Households in Victoria Dock also benefit from being able to take their waste to the Tower Hamlets civic amenity site, which is located in Poplar, just south of the Blackwall DLR station. The reuse and recycling centre (RRC) is able to accept most types of domestic refuse and recycling in addition to any bulky waste, like sofas, mattresses, or major appliances, that Victoria Dock residents might need to dispose of. While making trips to an RRC might sound less practical than simply relying on collections for some, being one of the districts nearest the facility makes tipping a more viable option than it would otherwise be, and being able to take bulky waste directly to the RRC means not having to wait for the council to schedule a special collection.

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What rubbish collection services are available in Victoria Docks?

Newham Council provides all residential properties in the Victoria Dock area with free regular collections for their household refuse and recycling, The frequency of these collections varies based on the actual address of the property, but all residents can expect to have their bins emptied or their rubbish and recycling sacks taken away at least once a week. In addition, Victoria Dock residents may also contact the council to request the collection of clinical or hazardous waste, with the former being collected free of charge and the latter subject to the terms of the City of London’s hazardous waste collection service. Special collections for either garden waste or bulky items (unwanted furniture, old household appliances, etc.) can also be arranged with the council, though any collections for the latter will be charged £20 each time with a maximum of six large items per trip

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