Recycling
Ealing residents produce 120,000 tonnes of household waste annually, but only approximately 30% of this is reused or recycled. Reusing and recycling waste reduces waste buried in landfill, lowers waste disposal costs and helps reduce our carbon footprint.
Find your refuse and recycling collection day on the ECT Recycling online database.
Christmas 2008 and New Year refuse and recycling collections
Find out about the new recycling educational film
About recycling
Information, tips and advice about recycling.
CompostingBiodegradable waste can be composted.
Education and recycling for schoolsInformation about education and recycling for schools.
Flats recyclingFree recycling service for residents who live in blocks of flats.
Food waste collectionInformation about the scheme available to most residents eligible for a green box.
Garden waste collectionThe garden waste collection scheme operates across the borough throughout the year.
Green box collectionMany items are collected for recycling from outside your home.
Neighbourhood recycling sitesThe council provides recycling sites throughout the borough.
Plastic recyclingInformation on recycling your plastic.
Reusable nappiesReuseable nappies can save you money and reduce waste.
Re-use and recycling centresCentres in Acton, Greenford and Southall are available to recycle a wide range of materials.
Tips to manage household wasteVarious ways you can cut down on the amount of waste you produce and also save money.
WeighbridgeThe weighbridge at Greenford Road Re-use and Recycling Centre provides a facility to weigh and record both recyclable and non-recyclable waste before disposal.
Useful linksUseful sites to visit to find out more about reducing, reusing and recycling your waste.
Contact usContact details for your recycling questions and queries.