
What's your plastic solution?
Raising awareness of the direct link between plastic waste and carbon emissions.
Campaign detailsThe South London Waste Partnership is made up of four councils (Croydon, Kingston, Merton and Sutton) who are working together to provide improved and more cost-effective waste management services to their residents.
Our Partnership95% of the waste we handle is recycled, composted or sent for energy recovery. Less than 5% ends up in landfill.
41% is the average recycling rate across the four SLWP boroughs - above the London average of 33% but below the national average of 44%.
99.6% of all the waste and recycling we handle is treated at facilities within the UK (2023/24)
There's been a 12% reduction in non-recyclable waste produced by SLWP boroughs over the last eight years.
Our goal is to create a carbon-neutral waste management system where waste materials are treated as a valuable resource.
Raising awareness of the direct link between plastic waste and carbon emissions.
Campaign detailsOur town centre taskforce is clearing fly-tipping hotspots and tackling antisocial behaviour in areas like Factory Lane car park and the passageway between Lamberts Place and Bridge Place, under Windmill Bridge. Read more here: https://orlo.uk/gH3kz
RESPONSIVE - Sutton’s new waste depot in Beddington means faster responses to resident reports and shorter journey times.
GREENER - New electric street cleaning vehicles and new waste and recycling collection vehicles powered by more sustainable fuel.
Just some of the ways the Council will take action on climate change and increase recycling rates in Sutton.♻️
This week marked the start of Sutton's new waste and street cleaning contract!♻️
It is designed to deliver a more local, responsive, and environmentally friendly service to our residents.
Have a look how the crews have been getting on so far👇
🧹🗑️Merton Council has launched a new and improved waste & street cleaning service!
Street cleaning is now managed in-house, and a new bin collection contract is in place for cleaner, greener streets 🌿
🔗 More info: https://orlo.uk/3ei5x
#CleanerGreener
📣As part of our #FourPledges to you, we’re expanding our pop-up tips to make waste disposal easier.
Every neighbourhood will now have a pop-up tip near them at least four times a year.
👉 Look up your local event now: https://orlo.uk/FFM2E
#CleanerGreenerSafer
Fly-tipping in Croydon has been a growing issue. In 2024, the waste team cleared over 56,000 fly-tips, costing the Council an estimated £1 million. To tackle this, we’re raising fines and also introducing a new compliance team. Find out more https://orlo.uk/w0FoU
We were proud to welcome the Mayor of Croydon to meet our dedicated Croydon crews last week. The visit celebrated the start of the new contract which will deliver improved recycling and waste collections and street cleansing services for all residents.
Sunray Volunteers Litter Picking Team, supported by the local cubs and their parents cleared litter and flytips from the alleys on the Sunray Estate, gathering a stunning 2 tonnes of waste; a huge thank you to all of them!
#GreenerKingston
As part of our new waste contract with Veolia, we're making it easier for residents to dispose of clinical hygiene waste. Find out more: https://orlo.uk/DIM6Y
Our new waste contract with Veolia starts soon. It includes changes to make our streets look and feel better including a new night-time waste collection service, improved street cleaning, and an enhanced waste collection service for flats above shops. https://orlo.uk/dKqRk
Our blitz clean squad are cleaning up South Norwood 🧹✨
For the next three weeks they will be:
✅ Repairing damaged footways
✅ Clearing fly-tips
✅ Removing graffiti
✅ Refreshing road line markings
Find out more https://orlo.uk/ZbBRO
#CleanerCroydon