Thank you for your email message. We aim to respond to all requests under
the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and Environmental Information
Regulations 2004 within 20 working days.
More information about the way we deal with information requests is on our
web site at [1]www.merton.gov.uk/foi.
 
Information Governance Team
London Borough of Merton.
020 8545 4634
 
 
 

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Thank you for your email message. We aim to respond to all requests under
the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and Environmental Information
Regulations 2004 within 20 working days.
More information about the way we deal with information requests is on our
web site at [1]www.merton.gov.uk/foi.
 
Information Governance Team
London Borough of Merton.
020 8545 4634
 
 
 

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Dear Jack Fifield

Freedom of Information Act 2000 / Environmental Information Regulations
2004 Information request 

Thank you for your request for information, which was received on 22^nd
September.   We have now considered your request as set out below. 

You asked: I would like to know how many public recycling bins there are
in the area, broken down by the type of waste they accept, and separately,
the number of publicly accessible general waste bins.

Our Response – Please see table below which illustrates the number and
type of recycling  litter bins accessible to the public.

Streets and Highway

No.
of
Bin type Locations bins Use
General
Litter Bin 595 595 waste
Cigarette and Cigarette
gum bin 165 165 and gum only
split into
two
compartment;
general
Dual Litter waste  and
bin ( refuse mixed
& recycling) 334 334 recycling
50x
1100
Neighbourhood L for mixed
Recycling euro recycling
Sites (NRSs) 14 bins only
Textiles and
Textile banks 22 25 shoes
British Heart
Foundation Books , CDs
(BHF) Bins 6 6 and DVDs

Green Spaces

No.
of
Bin type Locations* bins Use
Litter General
Bin 63 452 Waste
Solar
Compactor General
Bins 18 31 Waste
       

*Location = an individual park or open space

If you have any queries or concerns about this please contact me.

If you are dissatisfied with the handling of your request please contact
Karin Lane, the Head of Information Governance at Merton Council, Civic
Centre, Morden, SM4 5DX or e-mail [1][Merton Borough Council request email]

If you remain dissatisfied with the handling of your request or complaint,
you have a right to appeal to the Information Commissioner at:

The Information Commissioner's Office, Wycliffe House, Water Lane,
Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5AF.  

Telephone:0303 123 1113  Website: [2]www.ico.org.uk

There is no charge for making an appeal.

Yours sincerely

Charles Baker

Strategy and Commissioning Manager

Public Space , Contracting and Commissioning

Environment and Regeneration

Merton Council

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Merton is a proud winner of a Cultural Impact Award from the Mayor of
London. Find out more at
[5]https://www.merton.gov.uk/leisure-recrea...

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Jack - as requested please see attached table

Charles Baker
Strategy and Commissioning Manager

Public Space , Contracting and Commissioning
Environment and Regeneration
Merton Council

www.Merton.Gov.UK

Merton is a proud winner of a Cultural Impact Award from the Mayor of London. Find out more at https://www.merton.gov.uk/leisure-recrea...

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