The Surrey Environment Partnership (SEP), together with over 150 local authorities and 10 professional bodies, is calling on the Sentencing Council to consider tougher fines and sentences for fly-tipping offenders. As part of a proposed review of the Environmental Offences Definitive Guideline (2014), SEP, working in partnership with a range of local authorities and professional bodies covering Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Cambridgeshire,… Continue Reading Surrey Environment Partnership calls for tougher legal action on fly-tippers
How can students living in shared accommodation reduce waste and recycle right?
To celebrate Global Recycling Day, we asked Guildford resident and biological science student Elaria Rich her thoughts on how students can recycle more and reduce waste whilst living in shared accommodation: As students living in a whirlwind of assignments and socialising, how much do we think about recycling? When it comes to recycling, the key to unlocking a greener future… Continue Reading How can students living in shared accommodation reduce waste and recycle right?
Bin collection crews facing abuse from Surrey residents
Despite being categorised as key workers when coronavirus lockdown measures were introduced in March 2020, bin collection crews in Surrey still face verbal abuse and are sometimes put in danger by members of the public. Most often, residents verbally abuse bin collection crews when they want them to collect waste presented in a way that could cause a hazard or… Continue Reading Bin collection crews facing abuse from Surrey residents
Grab a double discount on a hot composter
Enjoy double the discount on a hot composter, the perfect zero-waste solution for garden and food waste, during our August bank holiday weekend sale. For just £57, the advantage of a Green Johanna 330 litre Hot Composter is that it composts ALL of your food waste including meat, fish and dairy. It also leaves you with rich, nutritious compost in… Continue Reading Grab a double discount on a hot composter
How to dispose of face masks safely
Face masks are a new normal essential, you already need to wear one when travelling on public transport and from 24 July you will also need one when visiting a shop or supermarket. If you’re sporting a disposable face mask, after use, you will need to place it in your rubbish bin as it cannot be recycled. If you’re self-isolating… Continue Reading How to dispose of face masks safely
Recycle it right
Are you confused about recycling? We all know it’s the right thing to do, but with so many items that can be recycled it’s not easy to remember the right way to do it. That’s where the Surrey Recycles search tool and free app comes in. Simply enter your postcode and the item and you’ll get an instant answer on… Continue Reading Recycle it right
World Environment Day is a time to appreciate our surroundings
While we are spending more time at home and adapting to a new normal, we have also become more aware of nature flourishing around us. Whether it is waking up to a chorus of bird song, watching hedgehogs snuffling around the garden or spotting a lone butterfly pause to smell the roses, we are starting to appreciate our natural surroundings.… Continue Reading World Environment Day is a time to appreciate our surroundings
Bag a bank holiday bargain with a half-price compost bin
This bank holiday weekend, take advantage of our amazing flash sale and grab yourself a half-price compost bin! At a remarkably cheap £10.75, it’s the perfect present for your garden. And while we’re spending more time at home, it’s a great opportunity to do a bit more gardening and use the garden waste to make lovely, nourishing compost that can… Continue Reading Bag a bank holiday bargain with a half-price compost bin
Postponed – new food waste service for Spelthorne flats
If you live at any of the flats below in the Spelthorne area, you will recently have received a letter about the launch of a new food or recycling service coming to you in April. Due to coronavirus the launch of this service has been postponed until further notice. • Irwin Court • Oak House • St Michael’s • Hooper… Continue Reading Postponed – new food waste service for Spelthorne flats
Waste and recycling information during the Coronavirus pandemic
We are doing all that we can to keep waste and recycling collection services as normal during the Coronavirus pandemic. The latest advice can be found below, please continue to check this page for regular updates. How to dispose of face masks safely How to deal with your waste if you’re self-isolating Latest updates on waste and recycling services