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Recycle Week has arrived and this year the theme, The Big Recycling Hunt, focuses on ‘missed capture’: the items that can be recycled but are commonly missed in the home. They're out there somewhere, hidden in homes across the nation, forgotten in our kitchens, bathrooms, cupboards, and even lurking in our rubbish bins. Our busy lives are filled with things ...

NEWSFLASH: SEP's Autumn half-price compost bin sale has been extended until 14 November 2023. The Surrey Environment Partnership is thrilled to present a limited-time sale on compost bins from 1 October to 14 November 2023. This sale includes reduced price compost bins and hot composters exclusively for Surrey residents – with a whopping 50% off AND free delivery! There are ...

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.

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 – …

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.

We are excited to announce the launch of Rethink Waste, a scheme that incentivises Elmbridge, Surrey Heath, Woking and Mole Valley residents to reduce their waste and help the planet. Residents sign up online and will receive a personalised dashboard where they will be able to access relevant activities and resources and monitor their progress. Once signed up, members will ...

A brand new report has revealed that Surrey residents are among England’s top performers when it comes to recycling. And we are urging residents to keep up the good work and help the county stay at the top! Recycling in Surrey 2021-22 has been published by SEP and shows that 54.4% of Surrey’s waste is recycled, composted or reused; the ...

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.

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 ...

With the cost of food creeping up every day, many households are feeling the pinch. Luckily, there’s a way to help save money and the planet – by reducing your food waste you can make your leftovers last for longer. Did you know that the average family of four can save £70 a month by decreasing the amount of food ...