Rubbish and recycling collections for schools
We can provide rubbish, recycling and food waste collections to schools and other educational establishments in Wandsworth.
Collections we offer
We offer weekly collections for:
- Rubbish
- Mixed recycling - including paper and card, glass, cans, plastic, cartons
- Food waste
If schools want their rubbish collected, we must also collect their mixed recycling.
Collection charges
Our weekly collection charges per bin are:
- £28.10 - for 4-wheeled rubbish bins over 1,000 litres
- £23.10 - for 4-wheeled rubbish bins over 1,000 litres
- £4.70 - for 4-wheeled recycling bins
There are no charges for the collection of food waste bins.
Collection charges are in addition to any hire charges you may need to pay for your bins. These are covered in the next section.
Discounts
We offer these discounts:
- 10% off the combined collection charge when using rubbish and mixed recycling collections
- 15% off the combined collection charge when using rubbish, mixed recycling and food recycling collections
Getting your bins
If we provide collections, your school will need to hire bins from us or buy their own.
Hire our bins
We can provide bins on an annual hire agreement and charges apply. A site visit may be required.
Check our bin hire guidance and charges.
Buy your own bins
Alternatively, schools can buy their own suitable bins.
Check our guidance on buying your own bins.
Get in touch
If your school is interested in our rubbish, mixed recycling and food waste services, please complete our online form.
We'll then contact you to discuss our services in more detail.
Recycling advice
We've created guidance that provides schools with advice on recycling specific items, legislation, educational programmes and trips.
Read our recycling advice for schools.
Simpler Recycling legislation
This legislation aims to standardise recycling across England. It introduces a set range of materials that all workplaces, including places of education, need to recycle.
Businesses with more than 10 full-time equivalent staff should have been following the legislation since 31 March 2025.
Read our Simpler Recycling legislation guidance.