Unwanted electronics waste is one of the fastest growing waste streams in the UK and the world. Yet over 75% of materials contained in our unwanted electricals can be reused and turned into something else! For example, did you know that: Aluminium can be used over and over again without losing any of its quality. 75% of aluminium ever created …
Online forms for Woking residents
We are aware of an intermittent problem with our online reporting and request forms for Woking residents. On some occasions the link to the online forms is failing to load or timing out. The issue has been reported to the software provider and is being investigated. If you are trying to log a service issue or request please allow up …
Eight easy ways to own your impact this festive season
It’s easier than you think to do your bit for the planet this Christmas. Simply recycling more of the right things will make a huge difference to the environment and it’s cheaper and more carbon efficient for your local council to process than rubbish. Here are eight easy ways to help the planet this Christmas time, recommended by the Surrey …
Bin collections and icy weather
In the icy weather, crews often find bins frozen shut on their rounds. Where possible, they will make return visits and so please leave your bins out ready to be emptied. If the crew hasn’t been able to return, they will come by on your next scheduled collection date. Other missed collections can be reported as normal online. Please check …
Seven sustainable ways to prepare for the festive season
The festive season is a busy and exciting time of year, but it’s also when more waste is generated than usual. So the Surrey Environment Partnership (SEP) has put together seven simple ways you can own your impact in the lead up to, during and after the festive period. Christmas cards and wrapping – when preparing for the big day, please …
Bank holiday bin collections August 2023
There are no changes to bin collections over the bank holiday weekend in Elmbridge, Mole Valley, Surrey Heath and Woking. Please leave your bins out to be emptied as usual. Residents can view their current collection schedule here.
Help us recycle more of the right things this summertime!
This summer, help us to save money and the planet by recycling more of the right things. Recycling is a more cost effective way to dispose of waste – and it’s better for the environment too. Remember that all your recycling should be placed in your bin clean, dry and loose. In Surrey you can recycle: Paper and cardboard – …
Your bin collections during a heatwave
For the wellbeing of crews, it may be necessary for bins to be collected earlier than usual during a heatwave. Please check this page for any possible changes to your collections.
Bank holiday bin collections May 2023
Monday 24 April 2023 There are no changes to bin collections over the May bank holidays in Elmbridge, Mole Valley, Surrey Heath and Woking. Please leave your bins out to be emptied as usual. Residents can view their current collection schedule here.
Service update after recent snowfall
Wednesday 8 March 2023 Following the snow overnight, bin collection crews started their rounds later than usual today. While we aim to continue collections as normal, roads that are unsafe to access will not receive a collection until conditions improve. This is to reduce the risk of vehicles slipping or becoming stuck. If your road is not collected, please leave ...