The next Mega Skip Day in Wandsworth takes place this Saturday (April 29) at seven locations across the borough. 

Mega Skip Days are held every month as part of council efforts to deter flytipping. Usually there is a charge for bulky waste collections, but local residents can take up to six items along to the nearest mega skip for free, including some electrical equipment and household items like mattresses and sofas. 

Cllr Judi Gasser, cabinet member for the environment, said: "Mega Skip Day is monthly to help residents dispose easily of bulky waste and to prevent flytipping and locations are chosen based on feedback from residents.

"If you know an area that would benefit from one, email me at [email protected]." 

Mega Skip Day 

When: Saturday 29 April, 9am-12pm 

Where: Skips will be placed at the following locations. High demand is expected on the day and the skips will operate on a first come first served basis. The council will let residents know when each skip is full via twitter.

• Acanthus Road, SW11. Find on a map
• Putney Park Lane, SW15. Find on a map
• Lochinvar Street, SW12. Find on a map
• Church Lane Car Park, SW17. Find on a map
• Burr Road, SW18. Find on a map
• Stoford Close, SW19. Find on a map
• Strathdon Drive, SW17 Find on a map

What you can bring 

The number of items residents can bring is limited to six per household. One bag of rubbish counts as one item, as does one sofa, one mattress etc. 

Open to residents of the London Borough of Wandsworth only, bring ID e.g. a driving licence, passport or a utility bill. 

PERMITTED ITEMS

• Household waste only: the skips are for household waste only – no business waste.
• Carpet
• Computers and IT equipment
• Furniture - e.g. mattresses, sofas, tables etc...
• Microwaves and small electrical appliances
• Batteries (but no car batteries)
• Bicycles
• Cardboard
• Black bags

NOT PERMITTED

• Hazardous objects or dangerous materials/chemicals: please do not bring anything hazardous in such as sharp objects, needles, dangerous chemicals, plasterboard, flammable liquids and asbestos.
• Paint
• Concrete
• Car batteries
• Cement, rubble or hardcore
• Plasterboard
• Engine oil/cooking oil
• Fridges or other large electrical appliances
• Other waste services