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 details
It’s been a busy week of blitz cleaning Thornton Heath Pond with the squad removing graffiti and stickers from shop fronts.
We’ve also been clearing fly-tips, and while doing it, checking for any evidence of who dumped it – more on this coming soon 👀
#CleanerCroydon
Ever wondered how your non-recyclable waste is treated? See for yourself by booking on to a tour of Viridor's Beddington Energy Recovery Facility (ERF). Tours take place on a monthly basis. For details and to book your place visit: http://www.slwp.org.uk/visit
✅ Blitz clean complete at Thornton Heath Pond!
We’ve:
🖌️ Removed graffiti
🚮 Cleared fly-tipping (we’re contacting those responsible)
🚿 Cleaned gullies
🎁 Handed out business graffiti removal kits
🌳 Tidied the central green space
Next stop: Crystal Palace!
#CleanerCroydon
Our Kingston team had a great time at #KingstonCarnival25 in the new Green Zone – a brilliant addition supported by our Sustainability Fund showcasing easy ways to live sustainably. We also took on waste marshalling to help sort recycling and reduce contamination🗑️
Getting ready for a first date? Don’t forget to recycle any finished perfume bottles or cosmetic containers.
No matter the occasion, there are always items that can be recycled!
Make every week #RecycleWeek Check what you can recycle here:
http://www.kingston.gov.uk/bins-rubbish-and-recycling #GreenerKingston
Celebrating a birthday, new job, or big milestone?
No matter the occasion, there are always items that can be recycled!
Make every week #RecycleWeek Check what you can recycle at home:
http://www.kingston.gov.uk/bins-rubbish-and-recycling #GreenerKingston
If you see a fly-tip, don’t ignore it - let us know and we will take care of the rest! Report it using the link below, it only takes a few minutes. Let’s #TakeCareOfKingston together! http://kingston.gov.uk/flytip
Calling all Kingston changemakers! The Sustainability Fund closes on the 30 Sept. Apply now to get up to £1,000 in funding to transform your local environment or community.
Visit http://veolia.co.uk/sustainability-fund to find out more and apply #SustainabilityFund @VeoliaUK #GreenerKingston
Have you ever fancied growing a fruit tree or strawberries? Now you can help orchards and trees branch out across Sutton!
Local schools and community organisations can now apply to Veolia’s Sutton Orchard programme.
Further details: https://www.veolia.co.uk/veolia-orchard
Furniture left out on the pavement won’t just disappear! Help us #TakeCareOfKingston, make sure you dispose of your unwanted, large, household items correctly. Book bulky collection service here: http://kingston.gov.uk/Bulkywastecollections
We’re fed-up seeing fly-tipping on private land.
Our team worked with the landowner on Fernleigh Close next to Duppas Hill to sort out an area of private land after it was reported to us.
If you see any fly-tipping, tell us on Love Clean Streets 📱
#CleanerCroydon
We are #TakingCareOfKingston, working hard on the street cleanliness and ensuring any fly-tips are cleared out as soon as possible. You can help us make our borough nicer, cleaner and greener to live and visit.
If you spot a fly-tip, let us know:
http://kingston.gov.uk/flytip