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May 2, 2014

Recycling the right way

Separating the right way We all love to recycle as much as we can and fortunately, a lot of rubbish that used to be dumped in a hole in the ground is now recycled into new resources and products. Good for your wallet and the planet. It is important, however, to make sure that you […]

Apr 30, 2014

Where does all the waste go?

This question is often asked by businesses and residents. Westminster’s waste disposal service is unrivaled in green credentials. We recycle an ever increasing proportion of the waste stream and recover energy from whatever cannot be recycled. This map shows the routes waste takes to the local disposal points. Contact us if you need a copy of a Waste […]

Apr 14, 2014

Commercial Waste competition winner announced

Winners of the council’s commercial waste prize draw were Benjamin Franklin House, a museum and educational facility in Westminster, who submitted a poem about what works for them about using our commercial waste services: When faced with waste a problem is posed as rubbish piles up that needs to be disposed Left unattended this problem’s […]

Jan 23, 2014

Cleansing through the Centuries

Westminster’s experience in dealing with rubbish and keeping the streets clean goes back hundreds of years. Just have a look at the photos to see how things have changed over the years (or have stayed the same)? One thing that certainly has changed is how the UK deals with its waste. Only a few years […]

Nov 21, 2013

Recycling in Covent Garden & Soho

In central London, as anywhere, it is vital for businesses to have access to reliable, high quality and affordable recycling services. Westminster City Council’s Commercial Waste Service now offers a daily collection service for mixed recycling in Covent Garden & Soho. Using this service, you can place all recyclable materials (including paper/cardboard, cans, plastics, drink […]