Household Collections

Recycling

Recycling is collected fortnightly. Place your blue lidded recycling bin at your property boundary by 6am on collection day. Communal bins are collected from the bin area, so there’s no need to move them.

Please do not put food waste, textiles or small electrical items (including batteries) in your recycling bin.

Recyclable items can be grouped into these categories

  • Mixed paper & card (no tissues or kitchen roll)
  • Glass bottles & jars
  • Aluminium & steel cans
  • Plastic bottles, pots, tubs & trays (no plastic bags or wrapping)

Important Guidelines

  • Clean: Empty and clean bottles, jars, and cans before recycling.
  • Dry: Keep items dry; no wet paper or card.
  • Loose: All items must be loose; do not bag items in your bin.

Not sure what to do with an item? Use the Recycling Search Tool.

Recycling Search Tool

Recycling FAQs

Remove incorrect items. Your recycling will be collected on the next scheduled collection.

Plastic bags are not currently accepted at sorting plants. Use them for food waste in your green caddy instead.

Yes. Please rinse containers to remove food and drink residue before recycling, as contamination can stop materials being recycled. Place items loose in the bin.

Put it in a clean, dry cardboard box next to your bin for collection.

All bins remain the property of Runnymede Borough Council. If you need an additional or replacement bin, request one online using our requests and reports forms.

Get in touch about recycling and waste

The quickest way to contact us is by using our online forms which are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If you need to speak to us give us a call during office hours and talk to our Customer Services team who will be happy to help.

Recycling and waste related pages