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Residents can now recycle used coffee, tea and hot chocolate pods free of charge at Townmead Road Reuse and Recycling Centre.
Council news | 02 Jan 25
Hear from the Leader of the Council in his annual end of year message, reflecting on the many things we have achieved in the last 12 months!
Council news | 20 Dec 24
While we offer free Christmas tree collections from Monday 6 to Friday 17 January 2025, you may consider letting Shooting Star Children’s Hospices collect your Christmas tree for a minimum suggested donation.
Community news | Shooting Star Children’s Hospices | 11 Dec 24
Your waste and recycling collections will change over the festive period. There will also be changes to garden waste collections, and we will be offering Christmas tree collections.
Council news | 04 Dec 24
Our street cleaning teams will be working hard to clear leaves and any fallen trees following high winds and heavy rain brought by Storm Bert this weekend.
Council news | 25 Nov 24
We want to help make food waste recycling even easier. You can now pick up a free roll of compostable caddy liners from your local library or the Civic Centre in Twickenham.
Council news | 19 Nov 24
Join us on 18 November at this free event where members of the community across all sectors will explore solutions to the big challenges facing our borough.
Council news | 28 Oct 24
In celebration of International E-Waste Day on 14 October, we urge residents to power up their small electrical recycling efforts.
Council news | 14 Oct 24
We are continuing to expand our food waste recycling service to more properties with communal waste and recycling bins, with a commitment to providing food waste collections to all these properties where practicable by the end of 2025.
Council news | 12 Sept 24
We are inviting residents to have their voices heard at the upcoming Community Conversation event, scheduled for Tuesday 24 September 2024, from 6.30 to 9pm at Clarendon Hall, York House, Twickenham.
Council news | 05 Sept 24
There will be no changes to the schedule of waste and recycling collections following the summer bank holiday on Monday 26 August.
Council news | 16 Aug 24
Take part in West London Waste Authority's waste management survey for your chance to win a £100 shopping voucher.
Council news | 14 May 24
There will be no changes to the schedule of waste and recycling collections following the two May bank holidays on Monday 6 May and Monday 27 May.
Council news | 29 Apr 24
It’s time to get your garden in shape! Check out our top tips to get your garden ready as the weather starts to warm up.
Council news | 25 Apr 24
On Saturday 20 April, Kew The Transition's team of friendly volunteer repairers will offer their time and advice to help the community have a go at reviving items that need a bit of love - including bikes!
Community news | Kew The Transition | 05 Apr 24
There will be no changes to the schedule of waste and recycling collections over the Easter weekend.
Council news | 26 Mar 24
The Richmond Furniture Scheme (RFS) is delighted to announce that it is now working with Age UK Richmond to support residents in need with grants for furniture and appliances.
Community news | Richmond Furniture Scheme | 08 Mar 24
We are now accepting garden waste recycling subscriptions for 2024/25.
Council news | 01 Mar 24
From the beginning of February, residents can borrow over 30 useful DIY, gardening, cleaning, repair and home improvement items from the new branch in Patch Twickenham, rather than buying new.
Council news | 25 Jan 24
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