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Greener and More Sustainable Wimbledon

From planting to urban farming and sustainable events, creating community while minimising the impact on the environment is key.

Where to Recycle in Wimbledon

Find out where to recycle everything from batteries and light bulbs to kid’s toys and football boots! If you’re wondering where to recycle locally, follow this guide to discover the best drop-off points for a variety of items. We’ve also included resources to help you find your nearest recycling spots, along with options for arranging home collection for specific items.

Where to Recycle in Wimbledon

Sustainable September - Returning for 2025!

Sustainable September is back and we’re excited to bring you a huge range of refreshing, creative and inspirational events and activities, including sustainable fashion shows, fabulous talks, repair pop-ups, demonstrations, urban farm tours and our incredibly popular Sustainable Market on The Piazza. And it’s all free! More details will be announced soon.

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Doing the Right Thing

We would like to see more greenery in Wimbledon Town Centre, less traffic and improved air-quality. We offer our businesses green energy and affordable recycling services and a number of years ago introduced a ban on single-use plastic in our markets. We look at ways to help visitors make greener choices, through transport, through refilling their bottles or improved waste collection. We’ve started this journey and will keep visitors and businesses informed as we go greener.

Spreading Awareness

As we start the sustainability journey, it is about sharing learnings, promoting good practice and trying something new. That’s when different businesses like Wimbledon Quarter really come into play, with their Rooftop Urban Farm (think mushrooms and honey) or the new green roof at the Travelodge Hotel.

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FAQs

What sustainability initiatives are in place in Wimbledon town centre?

Wimbledon is taking a growing number of steps to become a greener, more sustainable destination for businesses, residents and visitors.

Love Wimbledon supports a range of sustainability initiatives focused on reducing environmental impact while creating a stronger sense of community. These include:

  • Sustainable events such as Sustainable September, featuring free talks, repair pop-ups, fashion shows, urban farm tours and a Sustainable Market on The Piazza
  • Improved recycling services and local recycling guidance for items ranging from batteries and light bulbs to toys and sports equipment
  • Making our Love Wimbledon markets single-use plastic free
  • Support for businesses through green energy and affordable recycling services
  • Encouraging greener travel with dedicated cycleways, indoor bicycle storage at Wimbledon Station, and more than 250 cycle racks across the town centre.

Love Wimbledon also works with local businesses to promote greener innovation and share best practices. Examples include rooftop urban farming initiatives at Wimbledon Quarter and green roofing projects at Travelodge Wimbledon Central.

The long-term aim is to create a town centre with more greenery, improved air quality, reduced waste and more sustainable choices for everyone visiting or working in Wimbledon.

Are there eco-friendly or zero-waste shops in Wimbledon?

Yes – Love Wimbledon is continuing to support more sustainable shopping and environmentally conscious initiatives across the BID area.

Visitors can discover sustainable products, local makers and eco-focused businesses through initiatives such as Sustainable September and seasonal markets held on The Piazza – which often feature independent traders, handmade products and low-waste alternatives.

Love Wimbledon also works with businesses throughout the town centre to encourage greener practices – including reducing single-use plastics, improving recycling services, supporting refill initiatives and promoting more sustainable shopping and travel choices.

How can I travel sustainably to Wimbledon?

Travelling sustainably to Wimbledon is easy thanks to its excellent public transport links.

Wimbledon is well connected by National Rail, the London Underground, tram and bus services – making public transport one of the easiest and most environmentally friendly ways to visit the town centre.

Love Wimbledon continues to support greener travel choices as part of its wider sustainability initiatives – helping reduce traffic, improve air quality and create a more environmentally friendly town centre.

Is Wimbledon walkable or cycle-friendly?

Yes – Wimbledon is both walkable and cycle-friendly, making it easy to explore the environmentally friendly way.

The town centre is well connected, with shops, restaurants, entertainment venues and public spaces all within walking distance of each other and Wimbledon Station.

For cyclists, Wimbledon offers dedicated cycleways, indoor bicycle storage at Wimbledon Station and more than 250 cycle racks located throughout the town centre. This makes travelling by bike a convenient option for commuters, visitors and local residents alike.