Rubbish collection

If you live in a house your rubbish bin is emptied on alternate weeks to your recycling bin and should be put out by 6.00am on your property boundary, on your collection day.

All rubbish must fit in your bin with the lid closed. Any extra rubbish won’t be collected. If your household recycles as much as possible but generates more rubbish than you can fit in one rubbish bin, you can request a temporary additional rubbish bin.

If you live in a flat your service may be different. More details can be found on our collections from flats page.

Yes please

  • Food pouches – such as pet and baby food pouches
  • Nappies
  • Plastic bags and film – such as cling film, bread bags and food wrapping
  • Hard plastics – such as Tupperware, toys and flower pots
  • Polystyrene – including polystyrene food trays
  • Aerosols – alternatively you can take these to a community recycling centre
  • Food and drinks cartons (Tetra Paks) – alternatively you can take these to a recycling centre or bank

For more information about community recycling centres including opening dates and times, waste types accepted at each site, and reuse shops please check Surrey County Council’s website. Alternatively call 03456 009 009.

No thanks

There are separate collections for these items:

These items can’t be collected from your home but can normally be taken to a community recycling centre:

  • Paint
  • Chemicals
  • Energy saving lightbulbs
  • Gas canisters
  • Bricks, rubble or soil – can be taken to some community recycling centres where it will be charged for
  • Business waste – this can be taken to a waste transfer station where it will be charged for

If you’re not sure of what to do with a specific item use the recycling search tool to find out.

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