Recycling Works

On 10 April 2008 Full Council approved the borough-wide roll out of this scheme, which started in November 2009.  Find out more about Recycling Works.

Tune in to battery recycling

We are very pleased to announce that we have now introduced battery recycling to your kerbside collection service.  Find out more about battery recycling.

Fantastic – More plastic!

You can now recycle bulky rigid plastic items such as garden furniture and children’s toys at the tip.  Surrey County Council has skips for these materials at all of its Community Recycling Centres including Slyfield.  Visit the Plastic Recycling page for more information.

Ban the Bag Campaign

The Ban the Bag campaigners have been active in Guildford, asking shoppers and retailers to join them in reducing the use of plastic carrier bags.  To find out more or to join the campaign contact the Recycling Hotline using the details at the bottom of this page.

Forthcoming events

The recycling team are regularly out and about across the borough, with the Recycling Roadshow, giving out helpful advice and top tips to encourage recycling and make it easier for you. Saturday 27 Feb 2010  Compton Bring and Take 10 – 12am Compton village hall Give your cupboards a spring clear out and come to Compton’s Bring and Take. Saturday 20 March 2010          Send Swap-It 10 – 12am Lancaster Hall A fun part of Send’s BEST week of eco activities and community events! Sat 24 April 2010            Onslow Bring and Take 10 – 12am Onslow Village Hall Come with stuff you’re tired of and swap for something new (to you!). Sat 8 May 2010             Compost Heaven 11am – 2pm  Burchatts Farm, Guildford Free compost and bins for Guildford residents while stocks last. Demos, info, free children's activities and eco stalls. For further information contact the Recycling Hotline. The Recycling Hotline Woking Road Depot Woking Road Guildford Surrey GU1 1QE Tel: 01483 444499 Email: recycling@guildford.gov.uk