West Berkshire waste services - recycling

Recycling

Residents in West Berkshire are now able to recycle a much wider range of waste from the kerbside.

Kerbside collection system in West Berkshire

Residents in West Berkshire are now able to recycle a much wider range of waste from the kerbside. To achieve this, new collection receptacles have been delivered, which allow waste to be sorted at source. By doing this, we produce higher quality material for recycling. In the table below, you can see what is collected in the different containers. Alternatively, you can view a PDF version here.

Where it goes

We will always take your excess recycling. If you have excess recycling, please contact Streetcare on 01635 519080 for additional boxes or sacks.

  • Plastic for recycling
    Plastics Recycling

    Find out more about which types of plastics we can accept for recycling and why.

  • Padworth MRF
    Where does the recycling go?

    In West Berkshire, the new collections include a wider range of materials for recycling.  But what happens to the waste, after it has been collected by a refuse vehicle?

How can we help?

We welcome your feedback on the services we offer. Please contact us on the number below for assistance. Call: 0203 567 2900
Email: west.berkshire@veolia.co.uk