Interruptions to some recycling collections
We are currently experiencing interruption to our waste collection service due to ongoing staff shortages, and therefore are unable to collect recycling waste on one of our four routes. We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience. As recycling is collected weekly, and is clean, empty and non-perishable, this allows us to recover the missed collection in a week’s time, while freeing up the remaining crew to collect the outstanding garden waste.
Schedules for rubbish, glass and food waste collections will remain unaffected.
Monday 9 November: no plastic and cardboard recycling collections on one of our routes. Map of affected roads. Next scheduled collection is Monday 16 November.
Suspension of fridge and freezer collection services
We regret that due to UK-wide issues with fridge/freezer disposal we are currently UNABLE TO COLLECT FRIDGES OR FREEZERS. More information here.
New materials that you can put in your recycling bin!
From 1 April, residents in Epsom & Ewell are able to recycle more in their green recycling bins.
What additional items can I now put in my green recycling bin?
- Cartons such as juice and plant milk cartons
- Empty aerosol cans (Epsom & Ewell already recycled aerosol cans)
- Foil - should be clean and scrunched into a ball no smaller than the size of a tennis ball
- Foil trays - should be clean
- Non-black plastic plant pots should be clean and free of soil
- Squeezy metal tubes such as tomato puree tubes - should be empty
- squeezy plastic tubes such as toothpaste tubes - should be empty
You can see the full list of what can go in your green recycling bin here.
My Council Services
You can report issues relating to refuse and recycling collections, such as missed collections, on our residents' portal, My Council Services.
We recommend registering for an account, which allows us to update you on the progress of your requests. Click here: My Council Services (please ensure you are using either Chrome, Edge, Safari or Firefox).
Quick guide to recycling
