Did you know, 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! Aluminium can be used over and over again without losing any of its quality. 75% of aluminium ever created is still in …
Keeping your streets clean
Street cleaning teams work hard to keep our towns and villages looking attractive and welcoming. But if you see something out of place, it is quick and easy to report with our online reporting forms. Simply select the link and then choose your area to report dead animals, dog mess, fly-tipping, fly-posting, graffiti, overflowing bins/recycling banks, or dirty streets. For …
Four wins for your recycling bin
When unrecyclable items are placed in recycling bins it can cause the rest of the recycling to be rejected. It then has to be disposed of as rubbish instead, which is more expensive than recycling and more damaging for the environment. We all know that putting the wrong thing in the recycling is easily done. But if you follow these …
Caddy your food waste!
Did you know, by recycling food waste in your caddy, you are helping to generate electricity to power households throughout the county, as well as making essential savings for your local council and lowering emissions? Place all food scraps and leftovers including meat, bones, eggshells and tea bags into your caddy and present it on your usual collection day. To …
Spring bank holiday bin collections
There are no changes to bin collections over the Early May Bank Holiday on Monday 26 May 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.
Recycling on the go in Surrey Heath
Recycling on the go has just become a reality for residents in and around Surrey Heath with the recent installation of dual-purpose bins in towns and villages across the borough. Funded by a grant awarded to Joint Waste Solutions (JWS) through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, 40 new recycling and waste litter bins have been installed in key locations, including …
Bank holiday bin collections
There are no changes to bin collections over the Early May Bank Holiday on Monday 5 May 2025 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.
No changes to bin collections over Easter
Bank holiday bin collections There are no changes to bin collections over the Easter bank holiday 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.
Banish batteries from your bin!
Did you know, the majority of fires that break out in bin trucks or at recycling facilities are caused by batteries? When your household bin is emptied into the bin lorry the weight of all the other waste crushes the batteries – and once that happens they can burst into flames frighteningly fast, putting lives at risk. Please never place …
Recycle your garden waste from home
Spring’s here and oh dear, keeping your garden looking its best takes a lot of work! If you love gardening but aren’t so keen on dealing with heaps of grass cuttings and dead twigs, there’s a way you could save yourself the time and effort – join your local council’s garden waste recycling service! As a subscriber, your garden waste …