Public recycling sites

We provide recycling bank sites at many locations around the borough that anyone can use. At most of these sites you can recycle paper, glass and cans. At some larger sites you can also recycle clothes, shoes, printer cartridges and books with funds raised going to a variety of charities.

You can recycle a wider range of items at the two local Reuse and Recycling centres.

Every household in the borough is within 1km of a recycling site. Find your nearest site by entering your postcode at www.recycleforlondon.com

Battery recycling

Household batteries D, C, AA, AAA, 9V, rechargeables and button cell can be deposited for recycling at 21 locations across the borough including all libraries and most leisure centres.

Battery collection points:

• Battersea Park offices, Albert Gate entrance, SW11
• Wandsworth Common offices, Dorlcote Road, SW18
• Millennium Arena, Battersea Park, SW11
• Tooting Leisure Centre, Greaves Place, SW17
• Putney Leisure Centre, Dryburgh Road, SW15
• Wandle Recreation Centre, Mapleton Crescent, SW18 
• Wilditch Community Centre, Culvert Road, SW11 
• Waste Services reception, Town Hall, Fairfield Street, SW18 
• The Concourse, Town Hall Extension, Wandsworth High Street, SW18
• Roehampton Sports and Fitness Centre, Laverstoke Gardens, SW15
• Battersea Youth Sports Centre, Hope Street, SW11
• A list of libraries in the borough
• Please note that Tooting library is closed for refurbishment until November 2009. Any batteries for recycling can be taken to the Professional Centre on Franciscan Road, SW17.

 Find out what else you can do to reduce your rubbish

Recycling bank code:

• Rinse bottles and jars to avoid unpleasant smells
• Be considerate to nearby residents - only use banks between 8am and 8pm
• Take empty bags home and reuse them or use the litterbins provided
• Only put the correct items in each bank