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Every Harrow household gets one free bulky waste collection of up to four items each year. Beyond that the charges start at £59.70. This covers what counts as an item, what they refuse to take, and the rules that cost you the free collection.
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Harrow’s garden waste collection costs £69 a year for 2026/27, or £34.50 if you receive Council Tax Support. The subscription is annual only with no pro-rata for late joiners, direct debit is closed to new sign-ups, and refunds are limited to the first fourteen days.
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Harrow recorded 13,925 fly-tipping incidents in 2024-25, its highest in thirteen years of published figures, issued 1,242 fixed penalty notices and brought no prosecutions at all. This explains how to report a tip, what the fines are, and what is about to change.
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Harrow’s Band D council tax for 2026/27 is £2,511.07, a rise of 4.81%. This sets out the charge for every band, how the bill splits between Harrow and City Hall, how to check which band you are in, and the narrow circumstances in which you can challenge it.
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Council & Politics · HarrowHarrow recycling centre: you need a booking, and there are two per car a day
Harrow Reuse and Recycling Centre on Forward Drive, Wealdstone opens 8.30am to 4.30pm daily. Arriving by car requires an online booking, two per registration per day, with photo ID and proof of address. This covers what is accepted, what is charged and the rules that catch people out.
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