Bank holiday bin collections There are no changes to bin collections over the Easter bank holiday in Elmbridge, Mole Valley, Surrey Heath and Woking. Please leave your bins out to be emptied as usual. Residents can view their current collection schedule here.
Banish batteries from your bin!
Did you know, the majority of fires that break out in bin trucks or at recycling facilities are caused by batteries? When your household bin is emptied into the bin lorry the weight of all the other waste crushes the batteries – and once that happens they can burst into flames frighteningly fast, putting lives at risk. Please never place …
Recycle your garden waste from home
Spring’s here and oh dear, keeping your garden looking its best takes a lot of work! If you love gardening but aren’t so keen on dealing with heaps of grass cuttings and dead twigs, there’s a way you could save yourself the time and effort – join your local council’s garden waste recycling service! As a subscriber, your garden waste …
Scam in Ashtead
Tuesday 25 March 2025 We have been alerted to reports of a scam that’s being carried out in Gray’s Lane, Ashtead involving somebody posing as a ‘waste loader’ requesting money for a sponsored charity sky dive to raise money for a sick child. If you suspect a scam in Surrey you can call Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040 or …
Procurement of Joint Waste Collection Service Contract, 6 March 2025
A decision on starting the procurement of a new recycling and waste collection and street cleaning operator has been formally ratified by Elmbridge Borough Council, Mole Valley District Council, Surrey Heath Borough Council and Woking Borough Council. Since 2017, the four Surrey district and borough councils have been involved in a joint contract for recycling, waste collection and street cleaning …
Online reporting forms, 18 February 2025
Amey is aware of an intermittent technical issue that may potentially cause some glitches when residents try accessing their suite of online reporting forms today. If you live in Elmbridge, Mole Valley, Surrey Heath or Woking and you experience any issues while using the online forms, may we please ask that you return and try reporting online again later this …
Procurement of Joint Waste Collection Service Contract, 28 January 2025
Over the coming weeks, Elmbridge Borough Council, Mole Valley District Council, Surrey Heath Borough Council and Woking Borough Council will be considering a report that recommends starting procurement of a new recycling and waste collection and street cleaning operator on behalf of their residents. Since 2017, the four Surrey district and borough councils have been involved in a joint contract …
Rethink Waste app launches
Surrey’s movement to reduce waste, which nearly 12,000 households (and counting) in the county are taking part in, is now available as an app. You can download it from the Apple App or Google Play stores now, whether you’re already taking part or not. If not, just download the app, enter your details and you can get started right away. …
Surrey residents recycle their food waste, do you?
Surrey residents recycled over 37,000 tonnes of food waste last year – that’s almost 3,000 double-decker buses! In the process, residents have helped generate electricity to power households throughout the county, made essential savings and lowered emissions. Food waste recycling has gone from strength to strength across Surrey, with many residents incorporating recycling any food they can’t eat into their …
Technical issue affecting online reporting forms
Amey has reported a technical issue with online reporting forms that are not loading correctly for residents living in Woking and Surrey Heath. An investigation is underway and a full fix is being worked on. If your bin hasn’t been collected by 4pm, please call the Amey contact centre on 03332 340978 (8.30am-5.00pm Monday to Friday) to report a missed …