Frequently Asked Questions
If in doubt, the flyer and schedule are the best places to look first if you have any questions! The Recycle More Southfields WhatsApp group is also an incredibly helpful place to ask any questions you may have. Email us on recyclemoresouthfields (at) gmail.com to join.
As the same questions tend to crop up so frequently, below we have set out a few of those that are asked most often. Don't forget that there is a huge amount of information on our Instagram page too.
What can be recycled by the Councils?
Getting your council recycling right is one of the best ways to improve your recycling.
Check what your council accepts.
Wandsworth:
What is accepted for recycling at kerbside.
Check what items can be recycled at Western Riverside Waste Authority (Smugglers Way)
Merton:
What is accepted for recycling at kerbside?
Check what items can be recycled at Garth Road Household Reuse and Recycling Centre.
Where can I drop off recycling not accepted by the Council?
Recycle More Southfields has two drop off points - on Trentham Street and Sutherland Grove. Full details are provided when you join us!
What kinds of waste do you accept?
How do I know which week we are on?
Please see the 'accepted items' tab above for all products accepted and further details.
It can be easy to lose track of weeks! A schedule setting out which week we are currently on (there are four weeks in total) can be found in the 'documents' section of the WhatsApp group, as well as on our Instagram stories.
What is the best way to store and deliver the recycling to you?
All items must be empty and dry.
Please separate each category into separate bags. Eg. Pill packets in one bag, contact lenses in another. We recommend using old bread bags for this.
Please see the detailed list if what is accepted when packaging up your recycling - specialist recyclers can be very prescriptive about what it accepts.
Our volunteers spend a long time sorting through items that are not suitable!
