Campaign
What's your plastic solution?
Raising awareness of the direct link between plastic waste and carbon emissions.
Campaign detailsABOUT THE PARTNERSHIP
The 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 Partnership
Can I recycle It?
Search our 'BinSmart' directory of common household items.
What we do and why it matters
Our goal is to create a carbon-neutral waste management system where waste materials are treated as a valuable resource.
Latest News
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Getting the BBQ going this weekend? Here's something worth keeping in mind. Barbecue ashes that aren’t fully cooled are a common cause of fires at #waste facilities.
If you're disposing of coals, ashes, or portable BBQs:
✅ Ensure they’re fully extinguished and completely cold.
📣 Getting rid of unwanted bulky items just got even easier in Merton🚛
📦 From today, every household can now book one free bulky waste collection per year for up to three items, helping you dispose of large household items responsibly.
Find out more 👉 https://news.merton.gov.uk/2026/06/01/merton-delivers-on-promise-to-introduce-free-bulky-waste-collections-for-every-household/
The #SustainabilityFund connects communities with funding. Returning on 5 June for #WorldEnvironmentDay, we're ready to support more amazing community projects like yours with up to £1k of funding.
🌱 Discover how the Fund can help bring your project to life:
We have zero-tolerance for fly-tipping in Croydon & want to hold offenders to account.
Help us catch & fine or prosecute those doing it.
Visit https://orlo.uk/zhF67, check out the CCTV & let us know if you recognise anyone.
#CleanerCroydon #ZeroTolerance #RestoringPride
♻️ Happy #GlobalRecyclingDay! ♻️
This year’s theme, “Don’t think #waste, think opportunity” encourages us all to look beyond what we throw away and recognise the value in everyday materials. The items you #recycle can go on to become new products, from sports equipment to garden
Our mobile recycling centres have been traveling around the borough to help residents recycle bulky items 🚛
The next mobile recycling centre will be held this Saturday, 11am - 2pm, in South Norwood.
Visit https://orlo.uk/M8aK7 for more information.
#CleanerCroydon
From the till to the bin, food waste adds up fast. This #FoodWasteActionWeek let's shop smarter to save money and reduce waste. 🌍
Got food waste that can't be avoided? Our hard working teams are here to collect and treat your food waste and turn it into compost and renewable
From your kitchen to British farms!
Recycling your food waste helps create nutrient-rich bio-fertiliser through anaerobic digestion. This fertiliser supports British farms by nourishing crops that end up back on your plate. Using your caddy also cuts methane emissions by
🎄 We've collected thousands of Christmas trees across the borough.
Check out this video showing what happens to your tree as part of our recycling process.
If there are any trees still to be collected, please report them via Love Clean Streets 📱
#CleanerCroydon
Visit the Community Reuse Shop this Christmas at Fishers Farm HRRC, where you can find great value, pre-loved items such as refurbished electronics, books, toys 📖 🏀
Find out more https://orlo.uk/XV3F9
#CleanerCroydon
Making space in your home but unsure where our Household Reuse and Recycling Centres are and when they’re open?
They are only closed from midday on Wednesday 24 December until the morning of 27 December and New Year’s Day.
More info: https://orlo.uk/uwblV
#CleanerCroydon
Ho, ho, having a clear out?
Do you have a sofa, washing machine or TV you want to get rid of but unable to take to the HRRC? 🛋️ 📺
If so, we can pick up to 3 bulky waste items for £39 or up to 6 items for £63.
Book a collection here: https://orlo.uk/iXScA
#CleanerCroydon
