A recent waste study conducted by Hubbub and Lambeth Council reveals that only six in 10 plastic bottles, glass or cans ended up in the borough’s recycling bins. 

The Council held a recent competition to establish views on recycling needs (see our story here), and is now to introduce on-the-go recycling, with 80 new look bright, colourful and eye-catching bins being installed in West Norwood and elsewhere - Waterloo, Brixton, Clapham, and Streatham.

The bins are solar compacting and are fitted with smart sensors to detect how full the bin is, meaning they can capture more waste and need to be emptied less often. They also feature clear instructions to make it easier for people to know what to put in the recycling bin. The campaign, Lambeth #InTheLoop, will make it as easy as possible for Lambeth residents and visitors to recycle empty glass, plastic bottles, cans, and so improve local recycling rates. Read more here on the Love Lambeth website.