Clear bag recycling

Clear bag recycling

Using clear recycling bags encourages everyone to recycle properly.

It also allows our collection crew to spot any incorrect items in the bags.

We deliver packs of 22 clear recycling bags per property every 3 months.

This goes to all residents who put their recycling and rubbish on their doorstep for collection.

If you miss a clear recycling bag delivery

Call Streetline:

• Phone: 020 7361 3001.

To see when you can next expect a delivery, you can find out your ward:

Find your ward

Then, simply match your ward to the dates below:

Clear recycling bag delivery dates 2025 to 2026

Quarter 1 (first delivery of 22 bags per property)

Date	Wards delivered to
1 – 11 April	St. Helens, Golborne, Dalgarno (+ green bags to Portobello Road)
14 - 28 April	Notting Dale, Colville, Royal Hospital
29 April - 12 May	Chelsea Riverside, Norland, Pembridge
13 - 23 May	Stanley, Holland, Abingdon
27 May - 6 June	Campden, Brompton and Hans Town, Courtfield
9 June - 30 June	Queens Gate, Earls Court, Redcliffe

Quarter 2 (second delivery of 22 bags per property)

Date	Wards delivered to
1 - 11 July	St. Helens, Golborne, Dalgarno (+ green bags to Portobello Road)
14 - 24 July	Notting Dale, Colville, Royal Hospital
25 July - 6 August	Chelsea Riverside, Norland, Pembridge
7 - 19 August	Stanley, Holland, Abingdon
20 August - 2 September	Campden, Brompton and Hans Town, Courtfield
3 - 30 September	Queens Gate, Earls Court, Redcliffe

Quarter 3 (third delivery of 22 bags per property)

Date	Wards delivered to
1 - 13 October	St. Helens, Golborne, Dalgarno (+ green bags to Portobello Road)
14 - 24 October	Notting Dale, Colville, Royal Hospital
27 October - 6 November	Chelsea Riverside, Norland, Pembridge
7 - 19 November	Stanley, Holland, Abingdon
20 November – 2 December	Campden, Brompton and Hans Town, Courtfield
3 December - 31 December	Queens Gate, Earls Court, Redcliffe

Quarter 4 (fourth delivery of 22 bags per property)

Date	Wards delivered to
2 - 14 January	St. Helens, Golborne, Dalgarno (+ green bags to Portobello Road)
15 - 27 January	Notting Dale, Colville, Royal Hospital
28 January - 9 February	Chelsea Riverside, Norland, Pembridge
10 - 20 February	Stanley, Holland, Abingdon
23 February - 5 March	Campden, Brompton and Hans Town, Courtfield
6 - 31 March	Queens Gate, Earls Court, Redcliffe

Collection days

We collect recycling and rubbish at the same time. We put the recycling bags in a separate compartment at the back of the lorry.

Leave your clear bag of recycling outside with your black rubbish bag on your scheduled collection day(s).

Check your collection day.

Before you recycle

There is no need to separate recyclable materials – all recycling goes in the same clear bag.

Before you recycle, make sure all items are:

• clean
• dry
• empty

and:

• wash anything that's had food or drink in it
• flatten cardboard and cartons
• squash plastic bottles (you can keep plastic lids on)

What we recycle

• aerosol cans
• aluminium foil, trays and tubes
• card, cardboard, unshredded paper, newspaper, magazines, junk mail, telephone directories and envelopes
• glass containers, bottles and jars (take metal lids off and put them loose in your recycling)
• food and drink cartons including Tetra Pak type food and drink cartons
• metal containers, tins and cans
• plastic containers, plastic bottles, pots, tubs, tubes and trays

What we do not recycle

• food waste
• garden waste
• clothes, shoes or textiles
• other plastics including carrier bags, polystyrene or cling film
• wood, building or DIY materials
• metals (other than foil, cans or lids)
• shredded paper
• nappies including used nappies
• broken glass or Pyrex glass
• light bulbs
• batteries

Useful tips

• Do not put your recycling in regular black bags as it will be incinerated with your normal rubbish.
• Wait until your recycling bag is full before you put it out for collection. But be careful not to overfill just in case it splits.
• If you're unsure if something is recyclable, leave it out.
• Return unwanted recycling bags by contacting Streetline on 020 7361 3001.
• Use container bins or mini recycling centres for your recycling if you have access to them - recyclable items can go straight into these loose.

Order extra clear bags

If you run out of clear bags you can order more clear bags.