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Waste and recycling

Check bin day. What to do with different types of waste. Book a collection. Report a missed collection. Southwark Reuse and Recycle Centre (the tip).

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Bin collections

Check your bin day, what we will and will not collect, report a missed bin collection or abandoned bin. Order a new bin or recycling bags.

Household waste and recycling

What to do with different types of waste. Reduce, reuse and recycle waste. Set up waste management correctly for flats and estates.

Business waste and recycling

Find out how to safely and legally get rid of and recycle business waste. Book a business waste collection.

Hazardous, clinical and electrical waste

Find out how to safely and legally get rid of waste that can be harmful. Book a hazardous waste collection.

Reduce your waste

Take 'the one bag a week challenge' and do your bit for the planet. Find out how to reduce, reuse and recycle your rubbish and stop it going to landfill.

Southwark Reuse and Recycling Centre

Visiting the centre (or 'tip'). What you can and cannot take. Book a van visit. Find other recycling centres.

Learn what happens to your waste and recycling

Southwark residents and schools can visit their local waste management facility to find out what happens to their recycling.

Page last updated: 13 January 2025

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