Croydon Council Introduce New Refuse/Recycling Bin Charges

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Some residents may be aware that from 19 August 2025, the Council introduced fees for replacement waste and recycling containers (wheelie bins).

They advise the costs for new bins or boxes will be:

Paper 55 litre (Paper and card box) – £8
Recycling 55 litre (glass and plastics box) – £8
Refuse 180 litre (general rubbish) – £39
Paper 240 litre (paper & card bin) – £33
Recycling 240 litre (glass and plastics bin) – £33

To be exempt from paying these fees they advise:
“Exceptions to the fees If you believe that your container, for example, wheelie bin, has been damaged or lost by the collection crew, you can request a replacement for free. You will require evidence such as video footage or photos to support your claim. All claims must be submitted through the contact the council form.”

Food waste caddies will continue to be supplied for free.

Further information about this is on this link to the Council’s website. https://www.croydon.gov.uk/rubbish-and-recycling/bins/new-bin-fees

Rotary West Wickham Cake Sale – Saturday 27th September 2025

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On Saturday 27 September Rotary West Wickham will be having a cake sale on Rotary Corner to raise funds for the charity ‘Coats4Kids’.

Coats4Kids is a registered charity formed in 2023 to supply new winter coats for primary school children whose families are in poverty and cannot afford to provide one. Last winter West Wickham Rotary supplied 30 coats to local children and hope to increase that figure this year.

We will have a large selection of cakes including, apple pie, bread pudding, brownies, Victoria sponges and, of course, the favourite of everyone – lemon drizzle.

I do hope you will be able to drop by to say hello and help us to raise funds for this very worthwhile cause.