Bins & recycling in Richmond upon Thames

42.6%household recycling rate (2024-25)

#175of 350 councils with published data

+1.3percentage points vs England average

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Official source

Bin days & local rules

Richmond upon Thames publishes collection calendars, accepted materials, missed-bin reporting and service changes on its own website.

Quick tools

Use the national item guide first, then confirm any “check locally” answer with the council.

Bin colours, collection formats and some accepted items still vary. The council website is the source of truth for a specific address.