Local rubbish and recycling services in Epsom & Ewell follow a well-established schedule designed to make waste management as easy as possible:
Mixed recycling (green wheelie bin): collected weekly
Glass recycling: collected weekly in a separate box
Textiles (clothing & accessories): collected weekly (in a clear sack beside bins)
Food waste: collected weekly in food caddies
👉 Leave your bins in a clearly visible place by 6:30 am on collection day.
The black refuse bin is collected weekly on your designated day
Ensure all waste is fully contained with the lid closed to be collected
👉 If extra refuse is present or household waste isn’t collected, contact the council using the waste collections today tool.
If you subscribe to the service, garden waste is collected fortnightly on your normal collection day. It’s a paid subscription service that helps ensure green waste is kept out of general rubbish and recycled effectively.
Garden waste includes:
Grass cuttings
Leaves & fallen fruit
Small prunings & clippings
…but must be loose in your brown bin (no sacks or bags).
Always put your bins out early because trucks start rounds early in the morning.
Check the official waste collections today page to see what’s due on your street.
If your bin is missed, report it through the council’s missed collection process or form.
Flood alerts and recycling updates are not just weather and schedule notices - they affect everyday life:
Heavy rain can impact travel and bin collections, surface water can cause local flooding, and
Knowing your waste collection routine helps avoid missed collections and overflow.
Stay prepared, stay informed, and keep checking these official sources so you and your neighbours are always a step ahead.
