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What you need to know about Balham

Balham

Balham is a suburban neighbourhood situated within the London Borough of Wandsworth that straddles the four south London Commons of Tooting Bec, Wandsworth, Tooting Graveney and Clapham, and provides residents plenty of leafy open spaces to relax in. This calm and modest neighbourhood is becoming increasingly popular with families and young professionals, further increasing the generated cumulative waste from the area. Balham is home to Du Cane Court and Chestnut Grove Academy, and boasts affordable terraced houses, landscaped period estates, and modern apartments. Residents also enjoy a range of casual eateries, indie shops, pubs and cafes along Balham High Road and bustling Bedford Hill. Balham is just 30 minutes away from the city centre via the A3 and is serviced by Balham Station.

  • Population Size 10,265
  • Active Businesses 348
  • Waste Collected (tonnes)4,305
  • Tonnes of Waste Recycled or Reused 1,709

What are the different ways to dispose of waste in Balham?

Efficient and convenient waste management solutions are available around the area from companies offering affordable clearance services for homes, offices, construction sites, and events, as well as waste removal services for bulky waste, large pieces of furniture and white goods. There are also skip hire services that accommodate various waste management needs for households and commercial establishments, man & van services, wait & load, grab hire and muck away, which is mainly used by construction sites. The best local waste management companies in Balham also promise a 90% landfill diversion rate for all refuse collected.
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Where are the nearest recycling centres in Balham

Residents in Balham who are looking for the most economical waste management solutions can also use the available civic amenity sites in the area such as the one on Smugglers Way in SE18. Here, residents can dispose of most types of domestic waste with the exception of liquids and hazardous waste. DIY waste can also be tipped at the Smugglers Way site and is chargeable by the tonne. The same conditions apply to refuse at the other nearby public facility located on Cringle St, at Nine Elms. Only those arriving in vans will be permitted to tip at this facility, and residents must follow the guidance for health and safety, including wearing the appropriate clothing when using the facilities. Alternatively there are recycling centres in Balham Hill and Balham High road that residents could visit to dispose of batteries, coffee cups, plastic packaging, glass, plastic bottles, cardboard, paper and textiles.
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What rubbish collection services are available in Balham?

The borough of Wandsworth provides Balham residents with free and regularly-scheduled waste collections of recycling, garden waste and household rubbish. Residents can also use the free weekly sharps containers collection service to dispose of clinical waste, which only requires a referral from a GP or other healthcare professional. Residents can also arrange additional paid-for services through the council website including bulky waste collections for large pieces of furniture and white goods. This service costs £19.70 for a single collection of up to 4 items, while white goods collection for fridges and freezers is charged for £181 per unit.

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