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
♻️ Factory Lane recycling centre will be closed on Thurs 17 Sept for an essential deep clean.
Our recycling centres offer facilities for a wide range of household items.
Alternative sites during the deep clean:
📍 Purley Oaks (CR8 2BG)
📍 Fishers Farm (CR0 0LB)
#CleanerCroydon
Another person dumping waste has been caught and fined.
The person responsible for dumping these bags in the town centre has paid a £250 fixed penalty after being identified by our enforcement team.
#CleanerCroydon
We'd like to talk to the people in this video about a fly-tip that was left at the Colliers Water Lane junction with London Road just after midnight on 28 July 2026. If you recognise them please get in touch.
Summer decluttering underway? 🏡✨ Don't forget your local Household Reuse & Recycling Centre.
From wood & garden waste to batteries & mattresses, make sure you reuse, recycle or disposed responsibly 🪵 🪫 🛏️
📍 Find your nearest site: https://orlo.uk/tczW7
#CleanerCroydon
Ever wondered how many people it takes to run a global event like The Championships?
Countless hours go into making the tournament a success, and lots of that work is done by our staff
See how we help to support the world's best tennis tournament 👉 https://orlo.uk/zqSZw
Fly-tipping is a crime, and we are committed to holding offenders to account.
👀 Do you recognise this person? Help us identify them by emailing EnvironmentalEnforcement@croydon.gov.uk
🎥 View more footage: https://orlo.uk/ULOVL
#CleanerCroydon #ZeroTolerance
🎁 Our summer toy giveaways are back! Choose 4 toys per family at📍 Factory Lane HRRC - 28 July 10:30am-2.30pm or at📍 Fishers Farm HRRC - 30 July 🕥 10:30am-2:30pm
All toys have been cleaned and safety checked 🧽✅ You can donate toys at any @VeoliaUK HRRC all year round ♻️
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