Recycling, rubbish and waste news
Changes to refuse and recycling collections over Spring bank holiday
Published on 20 May 2013
Refuse and recycling collections, including garden waste will take place one day later than usual because of the late May bank holiday on Monday, 27 May 2013.
The big compost giveaway
Published on 9 May 2013
Ealing Council’s recycling team will be giving away 10 tonnes of compost at Walpole Park on Saturday, 11 May as part of Compost Awareness Week.
Bank holiday changes to refuse and recycling
Published on 30 April 2013
Refuse and recycling collections, including garden waste will take place one day later than usual because of the May Day bank holiday on Monday, 6 May 2013.
Easter refuse and recycling collections
Published on 25 March 2013
During the Easter period all refuse and recycling collections will take place a day later than normal, including garden waste collections.
Time to renew garden waste subscriptions
Published on 5 March 2013
Residents are being reminded to renew their annual garden waste subscription by the end of March to continue receiving the fortnightly service.
Flats recycling service to be expanded
Published on 29 January 2013
Residents in flats and estates will soon be able to recycle their food waste, plastics and cardboard as part of new recycling services in the borough.
Christmas tree recycling
Published on 2 January 2013
Ealing Council is reminding residents to recycle their real Christmas trees so they can be turned into compost instead of going to landfill.
Bank holiday refuse and recycling
Published on 22 August 2012
Refuse and recycling collections, including the subscription garden waste service, will take place a day later because of the bank holiday on 27 August.
Refuse update for 16-20 April
Published on 16 April 2012
Residents should put their recycling and refuse out on their usual collection day this week.
The garden waste collection service is changing
Published on 6 March 2012
Residents can now subscribe to Ealing Council’s garden waste collection service.
TV chef shows residents how to waste less food
Published on 21 November 2011
A celebrity chef will be visiting the borough to demonstrate how to cook meals from food usually thrown away.
Garden waste scheme agreed
Published on 14 September 2011
Ealing Council’s cabinet has agreed proposals to change its garden waste collection service.
Have a green return to school
Published on 5 September 2011
Students returning to school in Ealing are learning an important lesson about how they can help boost recycling.
Bank holiday refuse and recycling collections
Published on 23 August 2011
Refuse and recycling collections will change over the August bank holiday period.
Give recycling more summer loving
Published on 13 July 2011
Ealing Council is encouraging residents to think green when they are enjoying barbeques, parties and festivals this summer.
Best ever recycling rate saves over £2.5million
Published on 20 June 2011
Ealing residents are now recycling more than 40% of all waste - the best rate ever achieved in the borough.
Help your dad have a green Father's Day
Published on 16 June 2011
If you’re giving your dad a break this Father’s Day (Sunday, 19 June) by putting out the rubbish or mowing the lawn – don’t forget to recycle.
Changes to refuse collections for spring bank holiday
Published on 23 May 2011
Most refuse and recycling collections will be a day late because of the spring bank holiday.
West London Boroughs on road to reduce waste
Published on 19 May 2011
The six councils serving west London have agreed a joint action plan to reduce waste generated by over 21,000 tonnes per year by 2015.
Recycling Rewards - the results are in
Published on 18 May 2011
Five wards in Ealing walk away with big cash prizes for being the best and most improved recyclers.
Ten tonnes of compost up for grabs
Published on 28 April 2011
With the gardening season well and truly underway, Ealing Council is giving away ten tonnes of compost on Friday 6 May.
Make a vow to recycle Royal Wedding party waste
Published on 26 April 2011
Ealing Council is reminding residents to recycle waste after Royal Wedding parties.
Bank holiday refuse and recycling collections
Published on 14 April 2011
Between the two bank holiday weekends in April and May there will be some changes to refuse and recycling collections.
Love mother earth this Mother's Day
Published on 30 March 2011
Love the planet this Mother’s Day (Sunday, 3 April) and reduce or recycle as much as possible.
Spring into compost and recycling
Published on 21 March 2011
Ealing Council is reminding gardeners to compost or recycle their garden waste.
Youngsters give a lesson in recycling
Published on 15 March 2011
The equivalent weight of 32 double decker buses of material has been saved from landfill thanks to the effort of Ealing schools.
Flip to greener pancakes this Shrove Tuesday
Published on 7 March 2011
Spare a thought for the environment as eggs are cracked this Shrove Tuesday by recycling pancake leftovers.
Have your say on waste
Published on 16 February 2011
Residents are being consulted on possible locations in the borough for new waste processing and recycling facilities.
Recycle your Christmas trees before the end of the month
Published on 18 January 2011
Now the festive season is over for another year, Ealing Council is reminding residents they can recycle real Christmas trees until the end of January.
Ealing slick at cooking oil recycling
Published on 7 January 2011
An Ealing Council recycling centre is top of the tables for waste cooking oil collection. Greenford Recycling Centre has collected the most cooking oil for recycling in London, and the second highest volume in the country.
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