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Category Archives: Recycling and waste

It takes a borough: how Merton Council helps to put on the world’s favourite tennis tournament

10 July 2026by MertonJP

Andy Murray, Venus and Serena Williams, Tim Henman, and now Arthur Fery – all these names will be remembered as Wimbledon heroes, but there are a few unsung Wimbledon heroes […]

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Clean streets, Environment, Parking, Parks and green spaces, Recycling and waste, Town centres, Traffic and Highways, Transport

Merton delivers on promise to introduce FREE Bulky Waste Collections for every household 

1 June 2026by MertonTH

From 1 June 2026, every household in Merton will be able to book one free bulky waste collection per year for up to three household items, making it easier for residents to dispose of large items responsibly.  […]

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Service information for the festive period 2025/26

23 December 2025by Merton8

As we approach Christmas, we have rounded up key information about changes and close downs of council and partner services over the period. Waste and Recycling For information about changes […]

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Clean streets, Cost of living, Parks and green spaces, Recycling and waste, Safer Merton
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Christmas and New Year waste and recycling information 2025/26

9 December 2025by MertonTH

The festive season is one of the busiest times of the year for waste and recycling. Here’s everything you need to know about changes to your rubbish and recycling collections, […]

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Recycling and waste

Textile recycling banks return to Merton 

28 October 2025by MertonTH

Textile recycling banks are being reintroduced across Merton, making it easier for residents to recycle unwanted clothing, shoes, and household fabrics.  Eighteen new banks, operated by Astra Recycling, are being […]

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We are making it easier to report neighbourhood issues in your street

22 September 2025by MertonTH

Have you noticed a pothole, come across graffiti, or spotted a fly-tip?   Reporting issues in your neighbourhood is now quicker and easier than ever with the launch of our […]

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Civic Pride, Clean streets, Enforcement, Environment, Parking, Parks and green spaces, Recycling and waste, Town centres, Traffic and Highways, Transport, Trees

Merton Council launches new plan to crack down on fly-tipping 

1 May 2025by MertonTH

Merton Council has today launched its Fly-tipping Strategy 2024–2029, setting out our bold and proactive plan to tackle illegal dumping across the borough.  Fly-tipping is a blight on our neighbourhoods […]

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Clean streets, Enforcement, Environment, Keep It Clean Love Merton, Recycling and waste

Textile clothing banks to be temporarily removed across Merton  

25 April 2025by MertonTH

Following the collapse of Greendaw Textile and Recycling Ltd – the contractor previously responsible for Merton’s textile recycling banks – we have experienced ongoing issues with the temporary collection arrangements […]

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Merton Council launches new and improved street cleaning and bin collection services 

7 April 2025by MertonTH

Merton Council has launched a new and improved street cleaning and waste collection service, delivering on its commitment to put residents’ needs first.  As of 1 April 2025, the Council […]

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Civic Pride, Clean streets, Environment, Keep It Clean Love Merton, Recycling and waste

Merton Council secures return of weekly street cleaning as part of new and improved street cleaning and bin collection services

9 January 2025by MertonTH

In April 2025, Merton Council will launch a new and improved street cleaning and waste collection service, putting residents’ needs at the heart of its approach. These services are some […]

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