Waste and recycling

In January 2004, Woking Borough Council implemented an alternate weekly wheeled bin household waste collection service. One of the scheme's main aims is to increase the amount of waste that is recycled and reduce the amount of waste that is sent to landfill sites. 

During 2004/2005, Woking's residential properties produced over 34,000 tonnes of household waste and the recycling performance was only 23.6%, with the remainder sent to landfill.

The government set a target of 30% recycling by 2005/2006. Currently, Woking is recycling over 40%.

This has been achieved by the residents of Woking embracing the wheeled bin collection service, recycling green garden waste using the clear sack collection service and continuing to support the local recycling facilities to recycle items such as glass and textiles.

So thank you and please continue to recycle as much as possible.