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Bins, garden waste and recycling

Managing your waste and recycling in Waverley is straightforward once you know who does what. This hub brings together everything you need to arrange collections, recycle more, and dispose of items responsibly.

Who does what: Waverley vs Surrey County Council

Understanding the difference between Waverley Borough Council and Surrey County Council helps you get to the right service quickly. We are responsible for household waste and recycling collections, including:

  • weekly rubbish collections (black bins)
  • fortnightly recycling collections (blue bins)
  • food waste collections (weekly)
  • Garden Waste Subscription Service
  • bulky waste collections
  • replacement bins and caddies
  • assisted collections (we manage it if collected from your home)

Surrey County Council manages what happens to waste after collection, including:

  • Community Recycling Centres (tips/household waste recycling centres)
  • recycling centre permits and access rules
  • disposal of DIY waste, soil, rubble, and plasterboard
  • reuse shops at selected sites If you’re taking items to a tip or checking disposal rules, that’s Surrey County Council

Commercial waste services

Businesses in Waverley must arrange their own waste collections.