Merton success in Net Zero Innovation Programme Bid
We are one of 12 Local Authorities across the country to secure funding from the Net Zero Innovation Programme (NZIP). Working with University College London (UCL) and The Wheel, funding […]
Category Archives: Recycling and waste
Council to object to expansion of Beddington energy-from-waste plant
Merton Council will object to proposals to expand the energy-from-waste facility at Beddington. Viridor Ltd, which operates the site, has applied to the Environment Agency to increase the amount of […]
Recycle week 2022
Recycle Now’s Recycle Week is the nation’s biggest annual celebration of recycling. The aim is to challenge perceptions and myths around recycling, and target ‘contamination’ (when non-recyclable items are incorrectly […]
Merton Council to end street cleaning and waste contract
Merton Council will develop a new service for street cleaning and waste collections, after agreeing not to renew the current contract with Veolia Ltd when it ends in 2025. The […]
Young Residents Create Content to Inspire Climate Action
In June, young residents worked with Merton Council’s Climate team and Towards Employment team to produce exciting and engaging content to encourage sustainable behaviour changes and climate action in Merton. […]
Win Centre Court tickets by recycling your Evian this Wimbledon fortnight
Merton Council is working in partnership with Danone (producers of Evian) and All England Lawn Tennis Club to track Evian plastic bottles and cans during this year’s Wimbledon Championships. The […]
Leader and cabinet take action to address street cleanliness
The Leader of Merton Council and the Managing Director of Veolia UK met on Thursday 15 to visit a number of streets across the borough. Cllr Ross Garrod, who was […]
Had a spring clean? Three easy ways to dispose of your rubbish
With spring now in full swing, it is the perfect time to get started on that spring clean you may have been avoiding. Merton residents can drop off a vast […]
Merton Council invest in new mechanical pavement sweepers to help keep Merton Clean
Merton Council has invested in two brand new state-of-the-art mechanical pavement sweepers, in the latest phase of the Keep It Clean Love Merton campaign and are looking for help from […]
Merton’s leafing operation is in full swing
With the trees now almost completely bare, Veolia’s street cleaners have been incredibly busy over the last few weeks clearing fallen leaves from our streets and making sure the borough’s pavements and gutters are clear […]