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Category Archives: Recycling and waste

The Transformation of a Used Milk Bottle: Local photographer showcases Merton’s recycling process

25 October 2024by MertonTH

Merton Council unveiled a new photography exhibition by local resident Vince Harris, a qualified member of the Royal Photographic Society (RPS), which highlights the journey of a used milk bottle […]

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Recycling and waste

Cabinet reshuffle creates new role for tackling antisocial behaviour

9 October 2024by MertonJP

The Leader of Merton Council, Councillor Ross Garrod, has announced a shake-up of his top team, including a new cabinet post focused on tackling antisocial behaviour and maintaining the borough’s […]

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Careers and training, Civic Pride, Climate, Councillors and democracy, Crime, Education and schools, Recycling and waste

Merton Council secures funding to address chewing gum litter in three targeted areas

24 July 2024by MertonTH

Merton Council has secured a £26,438 grant from the Chewing Gum Task Force, overseen by environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy, to combat chewing gum litter in Wimbledon, Morden, and Colliers […]

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

Merton launches home energy efficiency loan support 

18 March 2024by MertonTH

Merton Council is thrilled to announce the launch of an innovative lending scheme. The low interest rate loans are for Merton homeowners to help spread the cost of energy efficiency […]

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Environment, Future Merton, Housing, Recycling and waste, Regeneration

Merton Council approves Climate Delivery Plan for Year 4 

28 February 2024by MertonTH

Merton Council has approved the Climate Delivery Plan for Year 4, the council’s yearly report on how we are reducing greenhouse gas emissions to become a net zero council by […]

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Civic Pride, Environment, Parks and green spaces, Recycling and waste, Traffic and Highways, Transport, Trees

Your guide to Christmas timings & contacts

20 December 2023by Merton8

Waste & Recycling Revised rubbish and recycling collections between Christmas Day and Saturday 13 January Your household should have received printed information about the changes to recycling and rubbish collections […]

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Recycling and waste

Council opposes plans to increase waste at Beddington Energy Recovery Facility  

24 August 2023by Merton Web Team

The London Borough of Merton is urging residents to make sure their voices are heard after the Environment Agency said it is “minded to issue” approval for plans to increase […]

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Environment, Recycling and waste, Traffic and Highways

Energy matters – Small changes that make a difference

7 June 2023by Merton8

With stubbornly high energy prices, utility bills continue to be a major household cost. Where possible, small changes around the home during the summer months can help save money on […]

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Cost of living, Environment, Recycling and waste

Merton Council team wins award for work to improve air quality

17 May 2023by Merton Web Team

Merton’s Air Quality Team has put Merton on the international stage for their work tackling air pollution throughout London. The team won the prestigious Innovator of the Year category at the […]

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Awards, Environment, Health and social care, Recycling and waste

Building a Better Merton Together

20 March 2023by mertonzb

An ambitious plan to nurture civic pride, create a Borough of Sport and build a sustainable future for Merton has been drawn up by the council. At a meeting on […]

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Borough of Sport, Civic Pride, Housing, Leader of the council, Older people, Recycling and waste, Regeneration, Safer Merton, Sport and leisure, Transport
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