Flats Above Shops Bag Service

A recycling and waste collection service for those properties that do not have any outdoor space for bin storage.

New enhanced service: October 2024

Known for our high recycling rates within London, Sutton is taking steps to further enhance our recycling and waste services.

To better accommodate residents in flats above shops, the borough is introducing a new schedule starting 9th October 2024. Flats above shops will now receive two weekly collections instead of one, providing more flexibility for those who may face storage challenges. This change aims to increase recycling rates, maintain cleaner streets, and reduce fly-tipping.

What's changing?

• Introduction of two collections a week (one weekday and one weekend)
• Double the number of council provided bags, along with a service leaflet delivered every 3 months
• Switch from morning to evening service.  Residents will have time-banded collections where bags are to be presented on collection days between 6pm and 8pm, with collections occuring afterwards

Why are we changing?

• Following feedback from residents, this will resolve storage issues experienced by Sutton residents and remove bags from streets quickly
• Increase in recycling collections supports Sutton in being one of London's greenest boroughs
• The new service will help to make our streets cleaner, with bags collected after 8pm.  This makes sure our streets are clean first thing in the morning
• properties have two collection days; one during the week and one on the weekend.  This provides residents with flexibility