Interruptions to some recycling collections
We regret that, due to staffing issues, we have been unable to collect recycling on the following routes:
- Monday 9 November - no recycling collections on one of our routes in Worcester Park. We will return to collect this route on Monday 16 November.
- Thursday 12 November - no recycling collections on one of our routes around Ruxley Lane and Kingston Road. We will return to collect this route on Thursday 19 November.
We will collect any excess recycling that residents may have collected in the meantime. Please bag any excess recycling and leave it next to your bin(s) at that time (please do not use bags that are larger than your bin).
Christmas and New Year collections
What to put out, and when, over Christmas and New Year.
Temporary suspension of fridge and freezer collection services
We regret that due to UK-wide issues with fridge/freezer disposal we are currently UNABLE TO COLLECT FRIDGES OR FREEZERS. More information here.
New materials that you can put in your recycling bin!
From 1 April, residents in Epsom & Ewell are able to recycle more in their green recycling bins.
What additional items can I now put in my green recycling bin?
- Cartons such as juice and plant milk cartons
- Empty aerosol cans (Epsom & Ewell already recycled aerosol cans)
- Foil - should be clean and scrunched into a ball no smaller than the size of a tennis ball
- Foil trays - should be clean
- Non-black plastic plant pots - should be clean and free of soil
- Squeezy metal tubes such as tomato puree tubes - should be empty
- squeezy plastic tubes such as toothpaste tubes - should be empty
You can see the full list of what can go in your green recycling bin here.
My Council Services
You can report issues relating to refuse and recycling collections, such as missed collections, on our residents' portal, My Council Services.
We recommend registering for an account, which allows us to update you on the progress of your requests. Click here: My Council Services (please ensure you are using either Chrome, Edge, Safari or Firefox).
Quick guide to recycling


