Contamination
Councils are currently reviewing waste and street cleansing services and food waste collection, where contamination is a factor.
In September 2026, Wandsworth's Environment Overview and Scrutiny Committee discussed investment in waste and street cleansing services, resolving to scrutinise reports on key decisions. Newham's Crime, Environment and Transport Scrutiny Committee also reviewed progress on its food waste collection service in September 2026, where contamination can impact service effectiveness.
Brent Council previously addressed contamination, which is the presence of unwanted materials in waste streams. In July 2025, a report to Brent's Resources and Public Realm Scrutiny Committee outlined measures to reduce contamination, such as improving communal recycling infrastructure, providing indoor kitchen caddies, and launching targeted communication campaigns.
Key facts
- Brent Council is implementing measures to address contamination, including improving communal recycling infrastructure. Source
- Brent Council is introducing indoor kitchen caddies and liners to properties in blocks of flats. Source
- Brent Council launched the Monsters contamination campaign. Source
- A report on Brent's recycling contamination was presented to the Resources and Public Realm Scrutiny Committee on 16 July 2025. Source
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