Hillingdon Council has announced the expansion of its household waste services, providing residents with more choices and easier access to waste disposal facilities.
From 15 July, the Space Waye Reuse and Recycling Centre near Heathrow will be available for use seven days a week, increasing the availability of waste and recycling services across the borough. The centre will offer residents a convenient option for disposing of household waste.
The council is also making its Pop-Up Waste Drop service permanent, following a successful trial that collected almost 29 tonnes of unwanted and bulky waste from over 920 visitors.
The free-to-use service will rotate across targeted locations throughout the borough, including at least six sessions in Yiewsley and West Drayton over the next year.
Residents will also benefit from expanded services at the Harefield Civic Amenity Site which will be available for disposing of a range of waste items.
The changes, which will save Hillingdon taxpayers over £300,000 a year, demonstrate the council's commitment to delivering better services while reducing costs.
The West Drayton Waste Weekend service will close on 21 December, but residents can continue to use it until its final weekend on 19 and 20 December.
Cllr Wayne Bridges, Hillingdon Council’s Cabinet Member for Residents Services, said: “We know that Hillingdon’s waste and recycling services are among the best in the country, and something our residents consistently tell us they value highly. By introducing this additional facility, we are making it even easier for residents to dispose of their household waste—particularly larger items—by offering more convenient and flexible options across the borough.”
"The opportunity to use Space Waye will particularly benefit residents in the south of the borough, who are further from Harefield. As the service operates seven days a week – unlike the existing weekend-only provision in West Drayton – it will deliver a significant improvement in accessibility.
“While our free Pop-Up Waste Drop events, which have proved extremely popular, especially for those with limited mobility or no vehicle access, will continue to bring waste collections to your local neighbourhoods.”
