Recycling and waste news
Further details on London's biggest low carbon district heating system unveiled
Published: 18 January 2012
Further details of London's biggest low carbon district heating system to provide cheap and clean energy to thousands of homes have been unveiled this week, with no works now scheduled to take place.
Recycle your Christmas waste, urges the council
Published: 4 January 2012
Residents in the borough are being encouraged to think about recycling this week, as they get to grips with their festive waste.
Early glimpse of London’s first inner-city waste and recycling facility in action
Published: 11 November 2011
One of the most advanced waste and recycling centres in Europe is now up and running.
Southwark rolls out recycling scheme to 35,000 homes
Published: 5 October 2011
Council chiefs have delivered new recycling bins to 35,000 homes across Southwark to help make it one of the greenest boroughs in London.
Expansion of food waste pilot could herald huge benefits for the borough.
Published: 15 June 2011
Nearly fifty thousand homes to be given a third more recycling space as part of raft of improvements.
Southwark residents recycled more than ever in November 2010
Published: 27 January 2011
Waste and recycling figures collected in the borough indicate that Southwark’s recycling rate passed the 30% mark for the first time ever in November last year.
Southwark food waste pilot awarded money to get more residents involved
Published: 13 January 2011
A pilot scheme aimed at reducing the amount of food waste in Southwark ending up in landfill, which has already led to recycling improvements in the area, has been given a cash boost.
Science Museum team to design recycling education centre for Southwark
Published: 17 December 2010
New plans for visitor centre at Old Kent Road unveiled
Residents get behind food recycling pilot, but more feedback wanted
Published: 17 November 2010
After one month, many residents are giving a thumbs up to the food waste pilot being trialled in 10,000 homes in the borough.
Food waste pilot scheme launches
Published: 1 October 2010
A pilot scheme to recycle food waste has now launched in parts of the borough.
New weekly food and garden waste collections
Published: 25 August 2010
A pilot scheme to recycle food waste is to get underway in parts of Southwark
Food waste pilot to improve recycling rates
Published: 25 August 2010
A pilot scheme to recycle food waste is to get underway in parts of Southwark.
Spring clearout recycler wins £1000
Published: 5 August 2010
As the lucky winner of Southwark Council’s Spring Clearout Recycling Giveaway, Southwark resident Claire Penry-Davey has won £1000, just for recycling.
Southwark develops premier recycling facility
Published: 2 July 2010
Work on a multi million pound recycling and waste disposal centre in Southwark commences this week. It will be the first inner city facility of its kind in London.
Last few days to enter Southwark's spring clearout recycling giveaway
Published: 27 May 2010
Whether it's sending old reading glasses to developing countries or reusing video cassette boxes, Southwark appears to have a wealth of good recycling ideas.
From video cassettes to ready meal trays, resourceful Southwark residents show innovative ways to recycle
Published: 26 May 2010
Last few days to enter Southwark's spring clearout recycling giveaway.
Residents go for gold with the spring clearout recycling giveaway
Published: 15 March 2010
Southwark residents could pocket £1000, just by recycling.
