Sustainable Southwater

18/06/2026

A misleading post has been appearing on social media in recent days so, just to clarify, HDC are NOT cancelling their home collections of small electricals and textiles.
It is business as usual.
County Times 18th June 2026

12/06/2026

Saturday 13th June: Church Room, Church Lane 10-11.00:
Come and get some Free Food and help keep it out of landfill and going to waste.

12/06/2026

Sustainable Southwater are back in Lintot Square Saturday 13th June, from 10-12.00.
NEW this month:
*Have you heard about Green Bleach? Come and find out about it and maybe buy some to try.
*Sustainable Sunscreens. It may not feel like it at the moment but the sun will come out and then you'll be reaching for the sunscreen. Come and chat about sustainable options and try our testers.
Look forward to seeing you there!

05/06/2026

WSCC is running a short survey to better understand local knowledge around recycling and waste prevention in West Sussex. The survey is open until Tuesday 30 June 2026, and will help inform their work over the next year. If you'd like to take part, click the link below.

How much do you know about recycling? What information would help you to recycle more? As part of our mission to help cut the confusion of recycling we’re running a survey to gather information on what you would like to know and we’d love you to take part. Last year we

01/06/2026

Bleach is toxic to humans, pets, wildlife, aquatic life, and the environment. If you have a septic tank - it's not good for that, either! If this worries you, come and chat to us about green bleach (sodium percarbonate) and perhaps try some yourself.

31/05/2026

Did the Big Garden Birdwatch whet your appetite for exploring your garden more? Fancy taking part in a wildlife survey of your garden? This is open till 30th September so plenty of time!

Be part of the National Garden Scheme's Big British Garden Survey and help us reveal the hidden wildlife in our gardens

28/05/2026

Great news from WSCC - they can now take most plastic plant pots and trays in our kerbside recycling!
BUT: to paraphrase Henry Ford - They can take any colour you like as long as it's NOT black!
It's really important that the pots and trays are clean so swoosh them in a bucket of water and allow to dry before recycling!

24/05/2026

At a loose end tomorrow? Why not pop next door to the Shipley Fete for an hour or so? Say hello to our friends at Greener Shipley who are running a pre-loved toy sale? Open 10-4.00.

07/05/2026

Saturday 9th May: Church Room, Church Lane 10-11.00:
Come and get some Free Food and help keep it out of landfill and going to waste.

07/05/2026

Sustainable Southwater are back in Lintot Square Saturday 9th May, from 10-12.00.
*We have our usual range of refills and green alternatives
*We are collecting your old vapes, small electricals (cables, chargers, etc)
Look forward to seeing you there!