Recycling, rubbish and waste

Photograph of old fridgesWe provide a range of recycling and waste services including: refuse collections, recycling banks and disposal sites, garden waste and special and bulky collections

For the the full range of services please see the links below.

Christmas recycling and refuse services

You still have time to recycle your real Christmas tree with our free scheme. Your recycling and refuse collections have now returned to normal.

Clinical waste

We collect waste such as blood, bodily fluids, drugs, pharmaceutical products, needles and sharp instruments from your home.

Garden waste

You can recycle garden waste using either biodegradable or reusable bags. You can also buy subsidised compost bins or join a local community scheme to compost kitchen and garden waste.

Household hazardous waste

You can arrange a free collection of wrapped asbestos or packaged chemicals from your home.

Recycling banks and disposal sites

There are over 40 recycling sites around the borough which take a range of materials. Lambeth residents can also use three reuse and recycling centres located in Lambeth and Wandsworth to recycle or dispose of household rubbish.

Recycling for charities and community groups

If you are a registered charity, community or voluntary group in Lambeth and would like to start recycling, we can provide you with free recycling services.

Recycling for schools

We provide all schools in the borough with recycling containers and work with them to promote recycling.

Recycling from home

Recycle your household rubbish using our free orange sacks and green boxes for collection, or the recycling banks on your estate.

Reducing and recycling rubbish - a guide

A guide to reducing and recycling rubbish, including why rubbish is a problem and what you can do to make a difference.

Refuse collections

We collect rubbish and recycling from every home every week, replace stolen or damaged rubbish bins, and can arrange assisted collections.

Re-use and recycling schemes

You can donate left-over paint, unused mobile phones, unwanted computers and old furniture for reuse.

Special and bulky collections

You can request a collection of special or bulky items such as old furniture and mattresses, large metal goods and fridge/freezers.