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Kingston Council and the community set to work together to be #LitterHeroes
Kingston Council is calling on local communities to come together and become #LitterHeroes as part of the Great British Spring Clean campaign.
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Residents encouraged to continue recycling boost as Christmas bin collection dates released
Kingston residents are being encouraged to continue boosting recycling rates in the borough, following the release of the Christmas and New Year rubbish and recycling collection dates.
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Brand new trial to see residents visit Kingston’s recycle centre by bike or on foot
Residents will soon be able to access the Household Reuse and Recycling Centre on Villiers Road by bicycle or on foot, following the introduction of a 12-week trial starting on Sunday 9 December.
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Clampdown on illegal use of Kingston and Sutton waste and recycling sites
New van and large vehicle scheme at Villiers Road and Kimpton Park Way sites will deter irresponsible traders
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Kingston reaches new recycling record
Newly released figures show that over 48% (29,200 tonnes) of Kingston’s waste was recycled or composted in 2017-18, a new record for the borough.
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Cheap waste removal costs more than you think
A Kingston resident has been fined £300 for failing to ensure his household waste was correctly disposed of.
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Kingston reaches new recycling rate record thanks to residents’ efforts
Newly-released figures show that over half of Kingston’s rubbish was recycled or composted between April and June 2017, which is a new record for the Royal Borough.
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Smart solar-powered bins come to Kingston
58 hi-tech bins will be installed across Kingston following approval at Residents Committee on the 21 November.
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Kingston Council launches new recycling rewards scheme
Kingston Council has launched Kingston Recycling Rewards, a recycling rewards scheme which aims to reduce non-recyclable waste in the borough.
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Council bids to boost recycling in Kingston
As part of the council’s drive to recycle more and reduce the amount of waste sent to landfill, from Monday 3 July, only one black wheelie bin from each household will be emptied on collection days.
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Kingston Council thanks residents for helping to boost the borough’s recycling rates.
Thanks to Kingston residents, the borough’s recycling rate was 45.8% last year and we are set to recycle even more this year, with an estimated recycling rate of over 47%.
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Local Green Points appointed by Kingston to deliver recycling rewards scheme
Kingston Council has chosen award-winning engagement provider, Local Green Points, to provide a recycling rewards scheme for the Royal Borough’s 20,000 flats.
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Small changes to recycling collections across borough will reduce costs and improve the service for residents
From February small changes to the way we collect recycling from houses in the borough will lead to a more efficient system, resulting in millions of pounds of savings over the next seven years.
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Recycling rate in Ancient Market Place leaps to 48 per cent
The recycling rate within the renovated Ancient Market Place has risen to 48 per cent in its first year and a half, following the introduction of a robust waste management plan.
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Using green energy to go from clean to pristine
Solar power is about to play a vital new role in moving Kingston town centre’s streets from clean to pristine.
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Biobag distribution schedule
Boroughwide distribution of new biodegradable liners for food waste commences from Thursday 21 May 2015 for properties that receive food waste collection.
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Putting the cycling in recycling – council worker gets on his bike for Mayor’s charities
A council worker is preparing to saddle up for a 100-mile bike ride to raise money for the Mayor’s charities.
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In the pink - trash turns into cash for Kingston schools
Three Kingston schools have scooped prizes in a regional campaign to stop piles of unwanted electrical appliances and gadgets being binned and recycle them instead.
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Kingston mum and son star in recycling campaign
A Kingston mother and son are among the faces of a new campaign to encourage more people to recycle.
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Biobag distribution schedule
Boroughwide distribution of new biodegradable liners for food waste commences from Friday 30 May 2014 for properties that receive food waste collection.
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End to landfill another step closer
A Planning Committee gave the green light for an Energy Recovery Facility to be built in Beddington, South London on the borders of Sutton, Merton and Croydon.
