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What you need to know about Upper Norwood

Upper Norwood

Upper Norwood is a vibrant residential area straddling the 4 boroughs of Southwark, Bromley, Lambeth, and Croydon. Once occupied by the vast forest of the “Great North Wood”, it is now part of a Victorian suburb offering the best panoramic views of the city. The neighbourhood also continuously draws young couples, families and professionals due to its reasonably priced dwellings, plenty of local amenities, quick commutes to the city hubs and plenty of greenery due to the surrounding wooded areas. Westow Street and Westow Hill also offer an extensive selection of shops, pubs, cafes, bars, organic food stalls, markets and restaurants. Upper Norwood boasts a complementary blend of affordable terraced homes, detached and semi-detached houses, converted flats, newly-built apartment complexes, and a good number of well-preserved period properties. It is just 50 minutes away from the city centre via Sydenham Hill and is served by the Upper Norwood railway station.

  • Population Size 6,221
  • Active Businesses 65
  • Waste Collected (tonnes)4,324
  • Tonnes of Waste Recycled or Reused 1,537

What are the different ways to dispose of waste in Upper Norwood?

In terms of reliable and cost-effective waste management solutions, residents of Upper Norwood have access to a wide range of rubbish removal and waste disposal services provided by the numerous private contractors in and around the area. These companies are authorized and equipped to manage the collection of different types of waste including hazardous waste, confidential waste, electronic waste and construction waste which requires special handling. Some of these services include grab hire lorry, asbestos removal, commercial property clearance, office property recycling, garden waste collection, bulky waste removal, office furniture clearance, wait & load, furniture disposal, construction waste clearance, muck away, data destruction and skip hire which are offered at competitive rates.
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Where are the nearest recycling centres in Upper Norwood

Residents from Upper Norwood are just 38 minutes away from Lambeth’s household waste reuse and recycling centre at Smugglers Way via the A205, there’s also another one at Cringle Street, just 40 minutes away via the A2199. Croydon residents can visit the civic amenity sites at Factory Lane and North Downs Road less than 30 minutes away via the A214. Those covered by Southwark can head towards the recycling centre at Devon Street, just 36 minutes away via B219. Residents covered by Bromley can head towards the sites at Waldo Road and Churchfields Road less than 30 minutes away via the A214. These civic amenity sites accept most types of domestic waste for free with exceptions from DIY waste, hazardous waste, liquids and industrial waste. Residents are advised to carry a photo ID and proof of address when visiting the sites as it’s a requirement to be permitted to tip without charge.
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What rubbish collection services are available in Upper Norwood?

Upper Norwood residents are provided with rubbish removal and waste disposal services by the local councils of Southwark, Bromley, Croydon, and Lambeth. Aside from the free and regularly timed collections of recycling, food waste and household waste, the council also provides free collections of sharps containers for clinical waste which only requires a referral from the resident’s GP or other medical professionals. Residents can also use the council website to check the collections schedule and purchase bins and bags as well as in organising additional paid services. These services include commercial waste collection for businesses, subscription-based garden waste collection, bulky waste collection for unwanted household items and large electrical appliances as well as house clearance.

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