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Watchdog complaints rise over new waste system

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:51:35 +0000

Complaints to the council watchdog about services have risen by up to 150 per cent since last year.

Waste plan passed will allow Beddington Lane incinerator

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:50:00 +0000

A waste plan that would allow an incinerator to be built next to Croydon, has been approved by the council.

Secret documents reveal alternative to incinerator

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 09:00:00 +0000

Secret documents reveal plans to transport household waste outside of south London for disposal were rejected in favour of burning hundreds of thousands of tonnes of rubbish on your doorstep.

'Tis the season to recycle, says Croydon council

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 07:20:00 +0000

Croydon Council and its refuse-collection partner Veolia say they are ready to take on the for the extra waste which grows over the festive season.

Purley flood plan group launched

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 08:20:00 +0000

Led by an internationally recognised architect a community group has been picked in a pilot programme established to fight the risk of flooding.

Recognition for schools' green efforts

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 07:30:00 +0000

Two Croydon schools have been awarded prizes for their efforts to become more energy efficient.

Homeowners urged to put out their pumpkins

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 07:30:00 +0100

Croydon's new food waste collection will allow thousands of Halloween pumpkins to be recycled in the borough this year.

Thousands with uncollected rubbish after leaflet mess-up

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 10:30:40 +0100

Thousands of households across Croydon have been left with overflowing rubbish bins after being handed the wrong waste collection leaflets.

Kirstie Allsopp helps clean up Croydon estate

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 08:39:36 +0100

GALLERY: Environment Secretary Caroline Spelman joined TV personality and Keep Britain Tidy ambassador Kirstie Allsopp in a clean up at a Croydon estate on Monday.

Celebrity to help estate clear-up

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 08:21:58 +0100

Environment Secretary Caroline Spelman and TV personality and Keep Britain Tidy ambassador Kirstie Allsopp are helping clear a Croydon estate to the Mark Love Where You Live campaign.