London Borough of Richmond upon Thames Bin Collection Dates
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About bin collections in London Borough of Richmond upon Thames
The London Borough of Richmond upon Thames covers approximately 80,000 households across Richmond, Twickenham, Teddington, Hampton, Kew, Mortlake, Barnes, Ham and surrounding areas. Waste and recycling collections are managed by the council. Full service information is at richmond.gov.uk.
Most properties receive kerbside collections once a week. Glass, cans, plastics and cartons are collected separately from paper and card — each by its own vehicle on the same day. Rubbish and food waste are collected together weekly. Garden waste collections are available by subscription. Each vehicle comes at a different time during the day so all bins should be out by 7am. For missed collections or to report an issue visit richmond.gov.uk.
Richmond upon Thames does not operate a dedicated Household Waste Recycling Centre. Residents can use the facilities at Townmead Road Reuse and Recycling Centre, Townmead Road, London, SW6 2RZ (operated by the West London Waste Authority). Visit richmond.gov.uk for full details.
Popular postcodes in London Borough of Richmond upon Thames
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Bin types in London Borough of Richmond upon Thames
Recycling
Green box — glass, cans, plastics & cartons
Accepts
Glass bottles and jars, tins, cans, plastics (bottles, tubs, trays) and cartons
Recycling
Blue box — paper & card
Accepts
Newspapers, magazines, leaflets, cardboard, envelopes and paper packaging
General
Black bin — rubbish and food
Accepts
General household waste and all food waste (cooked and raw)
Garden
Brown bin — garden waste (subscription)
Accepts
Grass cuttings, leaves, weeds, prunings and other garden waste
Useful information for London Borough of Richmond upon Thames
Missed collection
Report missed collections at richmond.gov.uk/recycling_and_rubbish or by calling 020 8891 1411.
Bank holidays
Bank holiday collection changes are published in advance at richmond.gov.uk/recycling_and_rubbish.
Recycling centre (HWRC)
Richmond does not operate its own HWRC. Residents can use Townmead Road Reuse and Recycling Centre, Townmead Road, London, SW6 2RZ (West London Waste Authority). See richmond.gov.uk for details.
Areas covered in London Borough of Richmond upon Thames
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TW1Twickenham
TW2Twickenham
TW9Richmond and Kew
TW10Richmond and Ham
TW11Teddington
TW12Hampton
SW13Barnes
SW14Mortlake and East Sheen
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Frequently asked questions — London Borough of Richmond upon Thames bin collections
London Borough of Richmond upon Thames collects the following bin types: Recycling, Recycling, General, Garden. Collection frequency: Weekly kerbside collections. Recycling, rubbish and food collected once a week. Garden waste by subscription..
Green box — glass, cans, plastics & cartons. Accepts: Glass bottles and jars, tins, cans, plastics (bottles, tubs, trays) and cartons
Black bin — rubbish and food. Accepts: General household waste and all food waste (cooked and raw)
Brown bin — garden waste (subscription). Accepts: Grass cuttings, leaves, weeds, prunings and other garden waste
Report missed collections at richmond.gov.uk/recycling_and_rubbish or by calling 020 8891 1411.
Bank holiday collection changes are published in advance at richmond.gov.uk/recycling_and_rubbish.
Richmond does not operate its own HWRC. Residents can use Townmead Road Reuse and Recycling Centre, Townmead Road, London, SW6 2RZ (West London Waste Authority). See richmond.gov.uk for details.
Collection frequency in London Borough of Richmond upon Thames: Weekly kerbside collections. Recycling, rubbish and food collected once a week. Garden waste by subscription.. Exact dates vary by address — enter your postcode on this page to see your personal bin day schedule.
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