Great news – your bins just got better! From 31 March 2026 you will be able to put more into your mixed recycling bin. In Surrey, aerosol cans, cartons, foil, non-black plastic plant pots and squeezy metal and plastic tubes will be able to go in your mixed recycling bin wherever you live in Surrey. Just follow these simple steps… Continue Reading New items for your recycling bin
Make your food go further this Food Waste Action Week
Every year, 4.4 million tonnes of edible food is thrown away from UK homes, costing residents a staggering £17 billion per year, which is £1,000 a year for a family of four. Food Waste Action Week is a national campaign created with the aim to halve food waste by 2030. By preventing food waste and recycling anything that can’t be eaten, we can unlock more value from the… Continue Reading Make your food go further this Food Waste Action Week
What happens to Surrey’s waste?
Good question! And we can understand why you ask, with regular media reports about what happens to waste produced in the UK. Well, we’re going to tell you… First, as the recently published Surrey Waste Tracker shows, 85% of Surrey’s waste stays in the UK to be treated, whether that’s recycled into something new or turned into energy. When it’s… Continue Reading What happens to Surrey’s waste?
Waste engagement grant scheme for Surrey primary schools launches
Surrey County Council (SCC) has launched the Surrey Schools Waste Engagement Grant Scheme for primary schools in Surrey. Through the scheme, SCC will support schools to educate their children and the wider community about waste reduction and recycling. The scheme will also fund schools to contribute to or deliver projects that benefit their school environment. The funding, which will be… Continue Reading Waste engagement grant scheme for Surrey primary schools launches
Let’s keep Surrey a low-waste county
We recently published the Surrey Waste Tracker, which shows that, on average, Surrey households produce 444.8kg of rubbish per year. That’s the weight of three panda bears! But we’re doing OK compared to the average in England, which is 511kg or, as we prefer to measure it, six kangaroos. It means that we’re in 8th place in the league table… Continue Reading Let’s keep Surrey a low-waste county
How much of Surrey’s waste goes to landfill?
Not much! The latest figures in the Surrey Waste Tracker show that just 0.2% of Surrey’s total waste goes to landfill. And that’s a good thing, because environmentally it’s the worst thing to do with waste. In this article, we’re going to look at what landfill is, why it’s sometimes necessary and what the picture looks like across the country. … Continue Reading How much of Surrey’s waste goes to landfill?
How you can keep Surrey at the top of the recycling league table
Our recently published Surrey Waste Tracker has shown that Surrey is in joint 2nd place out of 29 similar local authorities in England for the proportion of household waste that it recycles. At 54.5%, it’s a success that comes down to great work from Surrey’s residents, the district and borough councils, which collect the material and Surrey County Council, which… Continue Reading How you can keep Surrey at the top of the recycling league table
New data shows that Surrey is a national leader for waste
The Surrey Waste Tracker, a new report published on our website, shows that Surrey is one the best performing counties in the country when it comes to waste. Councils publish figures that show how much waste is recycled, how much is sent to landfill and how much is produced per household. Surrey is in joint 2nd place for recycling Surrey recycles 54.5% of its waste, which… Continue Reading New data shows that Surrey is a national leader for waste
Secure your spot on the nice list – shop sustainably this Christmas!
Christmas time is for giving, but unfortunately, it’s also one of the most wasteful times of year. This Christmas, spread kindness and joy to your loved ones and the planet by choosing to shop mindfully. Here’s how you can give the environment the greatest gift of all: Deck the halls with eco-friendly decorations – whether you need to dig your… Continue Reading Secure your spot on the nice list – shop sustainably this Christmas!
Have yourself a green little Christmas!
As we dive into the joyful chaos of Christmas, it’s more important than ever to make sustainable choices. The festive season is one of the most wasteful times of year, with over-consumption, high carbon emissions and increased demand for resources likes paper and plastic – all of which take a toll on our environment. That’s why Surrey Environment Partnership (SEP)… Continue Reading Have yourself a green little Christmas!