Recycling, rubbish and waste news
Flat recycling roll out begins
Published 24th January 12
Every resident living in a Harrow flat block will be able to recycle at home from April after the Council started borough-wide bin deliveries.
Celebrity chef to give money-saving tips to Harrow residents
Published 15th November 11
Top TV chef Richard Fox will be in Harrow town centre next week to show residents how to turn leftovers and food waste into affordable, tasty dinners.
Nice save! Council praise for resident recycling
Published 6th October 11
Harrow residents have been praised by the Council for saving £1.2m by recycling last year.
Recycling scheme for flats confirmed as recycling rates hit 50%
Published 23rd May 11
The outstanding efforts of Harrow residents have pushed the borough’s recycling rate up to 50% for the first time.
Compost giveaway to mark awareness week
Published 3rd May 11
Green fingered residents can get their hands on some free compost as Harrow Council marks National Compost Awareness Week.
Wrap food waste in newspaper during heatwave
Published 1st July 09
HARROW Council is urging residents to wrap food waste in newspaper to minimise insect infestations during the heatwave.
Housing empire boss fined for flytipping contents of family home in street
Published 17th June 09
A landlord who controls a multi-million pound housing empire evicted a family on-the-spot and dumped their belongings - from carpets to keepsakes - on open land seven miles away.
Council turns to solar power
Published 3rd August 07
Harrow is aiming to have the most solar powered homes in London within the next two years.
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