Wandsworth Council To Double Mega Skip Locations
Free recycling measure credited with reducing fly-tipping
320 tonnes of waste has been collected in Mega Skips in Wandsworth
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August 2, 2024
Wandsworth is to double the amount of Mega Skip locations to further cut down on fly-tipping.
The borough says it has seen a 16 percent reduction in fly-tipping over the past two years, which has coincided with the introduction of free monthly Mega Skips and enhanced enforcement measures.
Due to requests from residents, the number of Mega Skip locations each month will be doubled so more residents can be supported to get rid of bulky waste for free – saving them money and making it less likely that unwanted household items will be dumped in the street.
In 2022/23 Wandsworth had the third lowest number of recorded fly-tips in inner London, which is partly attributed to the scheme.
Cabinet Member for Environment Judi Gasser said, “We know that Mega Skips work – they are convenient for residents, make disposing of household items accessible and are free for everyone to use. Together with the hard work of our enforcement team, they have led to a reduction in fly-tipping.
“Mega Skip Days are part of our Cleaner Borough plan to make it easier and safer for local people to do the right thing.“
The next Mega Skip Day is Saturday 17 August.
Find out times and location and what you can and can’t put in the skips here.
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