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What you need to know about Old Kent Road

Old Kent Road

One of Britain’s oldest roads known as an ancient route for pilgrimage and procession, Old Kent Road is now a major thoroughfare passing through the London Borough of Southwark. This historical area and industrial centre once known for its eels, mash, and pies is now popular for clubs, pubs and entertainment venues. The local community is striving to rebrand Old Kent Road as one of London’s ideal commercial and residential areas through several regeneration plans. Old Kent Road is dotted with a modest selection of shops, pubs, bars, cafes and eateries enjoyed by its multicultural community, and boasts a good number of well-preserved period structures, spacious detached and semi-detached houses, converted flats and contemporary apartments. Old Kent Road is just 10 minutes away from the city centre via the A2 and is serviced by Borough Tube Station.

  • Population Size 6,033
  • Active Businesses 177
  • Waste Collected (tonnes)2,530
  • Tonnes of Waste Recycled or Reused 899

What are the different ways to dispose of waste in Old Kent Road?

Residents of Old Kent Road have access to a wide range of handy waste management solutions from independent waste carriers in the area. These companies should all be licensed to handle multiple waste types, so it’s a convenient service for general junk clearance that may include furniture textiles waste electrical and electronics (WEE) and garden waste. Skip hire for furniture disposal is also a popular option as skips can be leased for up to 14 days in most cases to accumulate waste from large scale renovations or commercial property clearances. The best companies in the area also commit to high recycling rates and diversion from landfill of collected waste.
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Where are the nearest recycling centres in Old Kent Road

Old Kent Road residents are located close to the Household Waste Reuse and Recycling Centre operated by Southwark council, where residents can dispose of most types of waste for free, with exception of tyres, liquids, and hazardous waste. The facility on Devon Street is just a minute away via the A2 and is open daily between 9 am to 4 pm to accommodate pedestrians and residents arriving in bicycles, cars and vans. Residents are required to present photo ID and proof of address to be permitted to tip, and those who are planning to visit are also encouraged to call ahead or check the council website before visiting for requirements, list of chargeable waste and details on any restrictions that are in place. There’s also a micro recycling centre at Marlborough Grove that residents can visit to dispose of recyclable plastic packaging and coffee cups.
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What rubbish collection services are available in Old Kent Road?

When it comes to rubbish removal and waste disposal services, Southwark’s local authority provides Old Kent Road residents with the usual collections of household rubbish, recycling and food waste. The City of London also provides free hazardous waste collection service which can be booked through the council website. There are also paid disposal services for unwanted bulky items including white goods, and a subscription-based garden waste collection service and commercial waste collection service for businesses.

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