Additional or larger blue bin

[DadOf4]

Does anybody know if Southwark will provide a 2nd blue (recycling) bin or a larger one.

As the collection is every 2 weeks, every time our blue bin is overflowing

The southwark website seems to infer that they will only REPLACE bins, not send additional

[se22cat]

We got provided with one I guess on the judgment of the refuse collectors alone. I thought they'd left an extra one by accident initially so left it outside our house, but it was emptied & returned & has been ever since October.

[shelley 7229]

Hi. I called southwark council and they swapped mine for a larger one.

[Paradise2]

Southwark do provide extra blue bins, you can order one on their website. They won?t provide more than one green bin as everyone is expected to recycle more

[Jennys]

We asked for and got a second blue bin some time ago. Wasn?t any problem about this.

[Serena2012]

If someone who has had success on this front could post a link to the exact section of the Southwark website they used, then that would be much appreciated. Our blue bin is typically overflowing after a week. I?ve asked Southwark for an additional blue bin twice over the past 6 months or so to no avail.

[Paradise2]

If you call 0207 525 2000 they will order one for you

[ed_pete]

Maybe one of these ?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B008LIP8G4/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_07EoEbD9152R3

[hammerman]

I've had two blue recycling bins for about 8/9 years now.

I would phone the main Southwark Council phone number on 0207 525 5000 to ask for advice.

[James Barber]

I'd ask quickly - the council are planning to charge ?25 per wheelie bin or REPLACEMENT wheelie bin if one is stolen or misplaced when emptied - http://moderngov.southwark.gov.uk/documents/s86788/Appendix%20C%20Income%20generation.pdf

[hammerman]

All the more reason for people to put their bins out for collection on the designated days.

[nxjen]

Dadof4:

The link you need is https://www.southwark.gov.uk/bins-and-recycling/general-household-waste/request-household-waste-bins-bags. They are happy to provide extra blue bins ?You can order replacement blue bins if your bin has been lost or stolen, or if you need more recycling capacity.?

James: This is not for the blue bin but the general waste bin i.e. the green bin.