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Refuse Collection

Once a week we will take away your household rubbish. Please leave your rubbish out on your property by 6am on the morning of your collections. It is an offence and a possible health risk to leave your rubbish out on the pavement.

On the appropriate day, this should be left in a proper container for collection (This should be supplied to you when you move in). At all other times it should be properly stored on your premises.

Find out the day of collection or how to request a bin.

Collection of Bulky Items

The council offers FREE collection of bulky items such as mattresses, chairs, and fridges. Call the contact centre on 020 8430 2000 or fill in an online form.

Report Flytipping

If you see anyone dumping rubbish in your street, anything from a small plastic sack to a lorry load of builders' rubble, please take down details such as the registration number of the vehicle or any identifying details on its side and call 020 8430 2000 or use the online eform.

Crime and Anti Social Behaviour (C-ASB)

To report all forms of anti-social behaviour including violence, harassment, graffiti, vandalism, noise nuisance and abandoned vehicles. You can report anti-social behaviour by calling our 24-hour hotline on 0800 731 3300 or by completing an online eform.

Noise and Nuisance

Anyone who experiences noisy neighbours or barking dogs can report it to the Enforcement and Safety Division on 020 8430 2000.

Doctor and GP Surgery

If you have moved you will need to change your doctor. To register with a GP you can visit nearby surgeries and ask at reception about registration.

Call or visit the NHS Direct on 0845 4647

Dentist / Optician

To find your nearest dentist or optician call NHS Direct on 0845 4647

Accident and Emergency - 24hrs, 7 Days a week

Newham General Hospital, Glen Road, Plaistow, London E13 8SL

Newham Walk-in Clinic

The Walk-in Centre offers healthcare advice, information and treatment - no appointment is necessary. It is open Monday to Friday, 7am-10pm, Saturday and Sunday 9am-10pm.

Next to Newham University Hospital, Glen Road, Plaistow, London E13 8SL

To contact reception call 020 7363 9200

Parks, Libraries, Leisure Centres and Events

There are 22 parks, 4 leisure centres, 10 libraries and more than 28 community centres in the borough. Visit our what's on pages for more information of what's going on in your local area.

The Newham Magazine is published fortnightly and delivered to every home in the borough which details what's going on. If you do not receive this call 020 8430 2000.

For all the above or general enquiries visit your Local Service Centre or call 020 8430 2000.

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