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• Free Christmas tree recycling

  The council will be offering a free Christmas tree recycling service from January 4 as part of its regular collection service.

  28 Dec 18

• New walking and cycling bridge consultation opens

  Residents are invited to a new exhibition to view proposals for a bridge between Nine Elms and Pimlico.

  02 Nov 18

• Thanks for recycling properly

  Next week is Recycle Week, and the vast majority of Wandsworth residents who recycle properly are being thanked for their efforts.

  21 Sep 18

• Reminder of road and bridge closures for Sunday’s cycling event

  Residents are being reminded that this Sunday’s Prudential Ride London cycle event will affect parking and travel in many parts of the borough.

  25 Jul 18

• Green light for cycling contraflow pilot schemes

  Cyclists will soon be able to take short cuts down one-way streets as part of a cycling contraflow pilot scheme in four parts of the borough.

  15 Jun 18

• Golden Ticket recycling prize draw winner announced

  A resident from West Hill in Wandsworth has won the first round of this year’s Golden Ticket recycling prize draw.

  24 Jan 17

• No change to festive refuse and recycling collection days

  Residents are being advised that there will be no change to their normal collection days over Christmas and the New Year.

  23 Dec 16

• No change to festive refuse and recycling collection days

  Residents are being advised that there will be no change to their normal collection days over Christmas and the New Year.

  16 Dec 16

• Golden Ticket recycling prize draw returns

  Wandsworth residents will again have a chance to win cash prizes for recycling properly as the Golden Ticket Prize Draw returns for a second year.

  07 Sep 16

• Wandsworth residents embrace pedal power with fastest cycling rate increase in the country

  Wandsworth saw the highest increase in cycling in the whole of England last year according to new figures published by the Department for Transport (DfT).

  04 Aug 16

• Get ready for a summer of cycling

  There are plenty of opportunities to watch some top-class cycling this summer, and enjoy some cycling yourself.

  21 Jun 16

• Free Christmas tree recycling

  The council will collect and recycling Christmas trees for free from tomorrow (Jan 5)

  04 Jan 16

• Still time to win recycling prize draw cash

  There’s still time to take part in this month’s Golden Ticket recycling prize draw – with five thousand pounds up for grabs for one lucky resident, plus cash for community groups.

  19 Oct 15

• Comment now on cycling strategy

  A new draft strategy that aims to make cycling in the borough safer and more popular has been officially published.

  17 Jul 15

• Council publishes new strategy to promote cycling

  Councillors in Wandsworth have given their seal of approval to a new draft strategy that aims to make cycling in the borough safer and more popular.

  17 Jun 15

• Free cycling event comes to Wandsworth Park tomorrow

  Local people are invited to get on their bikes tomorrow (Wed) with a free cycling event in Wandsworth Park.

  31 Mar 15

• Free cycling event comes to Wandsworth Park this Easter

  Local people are invited to get on their bikes this Easter holiday with a free cycling event in Wandsworth Park.

  26 Mar 15

• Most people recycling glass and paper

  New figures show that Wandsworth households receiving the clear recycling sack service are recycling 83 per cent of glass and 81 per cent of paper and card - saving £1.7m in waste disposal costs every year.

  09 Feb 15

• Extra help to spread recycling message

  An information campaign targeting more than 12,000 borough homes will give advice on what can, and can’t, go into recycling bags.

  06 Jan 15

• Free Christmas tree collection and festive recycling advice

  The council is encouraging residents to have a green Christmas by taking advantage of the borough's doorstep recycling services over the festive period.

  30 Dec 14

• Get the gremlins out of your recycling

  Around 15,000 local homes are getting a visit this month as part of a campaign to help people recycle properly.

  26 Nov 14

• Council to map out new cycling strategy

  Plans to develop a new and far-reaching cycling strategy were endorsed at last night’s community services committee meeting.

  26 Sep 14

• Test your recycling knowhow

  Plastic milk bottles, microwave containers and batteries - do you know which of these items can be recycled in your clear recycling sacks?

  12 Aug 14

• Roehampton gears up for cycling fun day

  A free cycling fun day comes to Roehampton on May 10 complete with static bike races, guided rides around Richmond Park and a pedal powered smoothie maker.

  30 Apr 14

• Recycling sacks delivered now

  Wandsworth households eligible for the clear sack recycling scheme will shortly be getting their next delivery of bags – if they have not already done so.

  25 Feb 14

• Free Christmas tree recycling

  Christmas trees will be recycled for free from Thursday (January 2) as part of the council’s regular refuse and recycling service.

  31 Dec 13

• Nine Elms cycling strategy unveiled

  Transport for London(TfL) has published a draft cycling strategy for the Nine Elms on the South Bank regeneration area which sets the aim of creating an “exemplary cycling environment”.

  31 Oct 13

• Door-knocking campaign gives recycling advice

  Around 15,000 local homes will get a visit during November as part of a door-knocking campaign to help people recycle more of the right things.

  29 Oct 13

• Two way cycling proposal

  A consultation is set to take place later this year on whether cyclists could be allowed to ride both ways down nine one-way streets in Wandsworth.

  19 Sep 13

• Thanks for recycling properly

  This week is Recycle Week, and the message to Wandsworth residents about not putting the wrong things in recycling sacks seems to be getting through.

  17 Jun 13

• Free clothes recycling scheme

  A new recycling service will pick up your unwanted clothes for free and give them to charity.

  22 Apr 13

• Be clear about recycling with new-look sacks

  New clear recycling bags will be delivered to borough homes from April.

  15 Mar 13

• Blast from fire extinguisher left in recycling bank

  Recycling staff had a lucky escape when a fire extinguisher that had been put in a recycling bank exploded whilst the bank was being emptied.

  05 Mar 13

• Free Christmas tree recycling

  Christmas trees will be recycled for free as part of the council’s regular refuse and recycling service.

  27 Dec 12

• Thousands to take part in cycling festival

  Time is running out for anyone wanting to take part in a 100-mile bike ride which will see 20,000 cyclists pass through the borough.

  19 Dec 12

• Refuse and recycling online

  It’s now easier than ever to order more recycling bags, check your rubbish collection day or request a street clean.

  13 Dec 12

• Cycling revolution hits Wandsworth

  The people of Wandsworth have played their part in a cycling revolution, which has seen a huge increase in the number of regular cyclists nationwide.

  16 Oct 12

• Recycling made easier

  Residents are to get clearer information on what they can put in orange recycling banks.

  25 Sep 12

• Last chances to share in cycling celebration

  Great Britain's successful summer of sport may have drawn to a close but everyone who has been inspired to get active can continue its legacy by taking part in free organised bike rides.

  12 Sep 12

• Learn the secrets to commuter cycling

  Anyone tempted to lead a healthier, more active life by cycling to and from work can learn the best routes in and out of London at a free commuter cycling event.

  29 Aug 12

• Watch Olympic cycling in Putney

  People watching this weekend’s Olympics Cycle Road Race are being encouraged to come to Putney, where the town and its shops, restaurants and bars are laying on two days of entertainment.

  24 Jul 12

• Cycling initiative ready to roll out

  Wandsworth Council has unveiled a series of bike rides aimed at getting cyclists of all ages and skill levels exploring the borough on two wheels.

  30 May 12

• Free classes to get Wandsworth cycling

  Free cycle training classes and bike safety checks are taking place throughout the spring and summer to help more local people convert to pedal power.

  02 May 12

• Sign up to be part of cycling revolution

  Residents all over the borough are being urged to get on their bikes and explore the great outdoors as part of an exciting new cycling initiative set to sweep across Wandsworth.

  18 Apr 12

• Refuse and recycling changes from Monday

  Residents will see a new-style five day a week refuse and recycling service from next Monday onwards.

  28 Mar 12

• New refuse and recycling arrangements

  Residents are being reminded that changes to the borough’s refuse and recycling arrangements will come into effect from April 1.

  21 Mar 12

• Borough drive to increase recycling

  Wandsworth is striving to become an even cleaner and greener borough by driving up recycling rates.

  16 Feb 12

• See where your recycling goes

  Sign up now for the next round of tours to see what goes on behind the scenes at Wandsworth’s recycling plant.

  11 Jan 12

• See where your recycling goes

  Two more public tours of Wandsworth’s recycling plant will be held next week.

  08 Nov 11

• See where your recycling goes

  There’s another chance to take a trip around Wandsworth’s recycling plant.

  15 Sep 11

• Remove bottle tops before recycling

  Residents are being urged not to put shredded paper or bottle tops in with their recycling.

  29 Jul 11

• See where your recycling goes

  Apply now for a chance to take a trip around the new recycling plant in Wandsworth on June 22.

  31 May 11

• Enjoy cycling this summer

  The council's technical services department has unveiled a series of activities and events designed to encourage people to get on their bikes.

  04 May 11

• Royal opening for new recycling facility

  Recycling efforts in Wandsworth and three neighbouring boroughs have been boosted by the official opening of a new £25m recycling facility in Smugglers Way.

  14 Mar 11

• Festive season refuse and recycling services

  The council is encouraging residents to have a green Christmas by taking advantage of the borough's doorstep recycling services over the festive period.

  21 Dec 10

• Safer cycling mirror

  London's first on-street cycle safety mirror has been installed at the junction of Upper Tooting Road and Trinity Road.

  15 Jul 10