Rubbish

Rubbish The table below shows the contents of an average household rubbish bin in Surrey. Type of wasteProportion of average household rubbish bin Non-recyclable waste, i.e., rubbish52.5% Waste that could have been recycled, made up of:47.5% Dry mixed recycling15.1% Food waste27.3% Textiles3.1% Garden waste1.2% Small electricals0.7% Back to top How much rubbish was produced? Surrey residents produced 242,368 tonnes of… Continue Reading Rubbish

Local areas in Surrey compared

Local areas in Surrey compared District or borough council areaTotal waste per household (kg)Amount of recycling produced per household (kg)Proportion of total waste that was recycled (Defra recycling rate)Total rubbish produced per household (kg)Proportion of total waste that was treated as rubbishProportion of recycling recycled in the UK Elmbridge1,031 (+11.7%)562 (+15.8%)54.5% (+1.9)469 (+6.7%)45.5% (-1.9)79.8% (-8.5) Epsom & Ewell966 (+4.4%)519 (+4.9%)53.7%… Continue Reading Local areas in Surrey compared

Where did Surrey’s waste go?

Where did Surrey's waste go? Type of wasteWaste treated or recycled in UKWaste treated or recycled in European Union (EU) - known locationsWaste treated or recycled in European Union (EU) - exact location unknownWaste treated or recycled outside European Union (EU) - known locationsWaste treated or recycled outside European Union (EU) - exact location unknownExact location unknown Total waste76.9%1.1%14.6%3.0% 4.2%0.2%… Continue Reading Where did Surrey’s waste go?

What happened to Surrey’s waste, 2020-21

What happened to Surrey's waste, 2020-21 ContentsWhere did Surrey’s waste go? Local areas in Surrey compared Rubbish Dry mixed recycling Food waste Garden waste Textile and small electrical waste Conclusion Foreword Over the past few years, the environment has become increasingly important to many people. News headlines and world events have increased awareness of the impact of individual actions on… Continue Reading What happened to Surrey’s waste, 2020-21

Surrey’s zero waste map

Surrey's zero waste map Use the map below to find locations in and around Surrey that you can use to reduce waste, reuse or repair items and recycle more. To find where you live, enter your postcode into the search bar at the top right of the map. To find locations to reduce, reuse, repair, recycle or donate near to… Continue Reading Surrey’s zero waste map

Further resources for teachers

Further resources for teachers The following websites may provide resources, advice and information to help schools plan activities in the classroom related to waste, recycling and the environment. Young People's Trust for the Environment - charity that provides free lesson plans on the environment and nature. Eco Schools - a simple environmental management system that empowers young people to introduce… Continue Reading Further resources for teachers

Classroom activities

Classroom activities Below are links to download some free activities on waste and recycling that can be delivered in the classroom. The first is a Recycling Detectives activity, which contains a classroom worksheet and teacher’s guidance, that asks children to seek out items that can be recycled in the home. In addition to this activity, Wastebuster, a non-profit environmental education… Continue Reading Classroom activities

Education resources for Surrey schools

Education resources for Surrey schools Schools have the power to change the mindset of an entire generation, which is why it’s so important to teach them about waste, recycling and the environment. Lessons learned today about how to waste less and recycle more will benefit the environment tomorrow. Using the links below, teachers can find a range of free resources… Continue Reading Education resources for Surrey schools

Binterrogator

Are you wasting too much? Use our Binterrogator to help you Watch Your Waste We all know that recycling our waste is a good thing, but it’s better for the planet and our pockets to reduce the amount of waste we produce in the first place. The Binterrogator is a quick and easy tool that helps you record what you… Continue Reading Binterrogator