# Surrey Recycles

> Recycling and waste disposal guide for Surrey and surrounding areas. (iPhone/iPad app by Surrey County Council.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surrey-recycles/id1142250204 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Surrey County Council](https://appshunter.io/developer/1375535615)
- Category: Reference, Productivity
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 78 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2016-09-06
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surrey-recycles/id1142250204/reviews.md

## What is Surrey Recycles?

Find out how to recycle, compost or properly dispose of items in Surrey, including Elmbridge, Epsom and Ewell, Guildford, Mole Valley, Reigate and Banstead, Runnymede, Spelthorne, Surrey Heath, Tandridge, Waverley, and Woking.

## Key features

- Recycling guidance
- Composting information
- Proper disposal instructions
- Covers multiple boroughs
- Item-specific advice

## Recent user reviews (10 of 16)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surrey-recycles/id1142250204/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Rubbish !!

*2025-07-03, version 2025.6.13*

Stopped working with update. Who signed this off as fit for purpose ???
JUST had a developer reply. Took them 12 days to tell me to send my comments somewhere else.  The people who empty  my dustbins didnt write the app.

### 1/5 — Useless

*2025-02-07, version 2023.4.21*

I searched for: glass, cardboard, coat hanger, polystyrene, petrol, with no results every time. It just said it would request they are added to the database. I even added “this doesn’t work “ and it said it would add it to the database. They need to get “AI” involved or just “ I “

### 5/5 — Easy to use

*2024-01-20, version 2023.4.21*

Quick and easy way to find out what can be recycled and where to take it.

### 1/5 — Crashes 50% of the time

*2023-08-08, version 2023.4.21*

Crashed when clicking on two of the four links on the home page.

### 4/5 — Simple and useful

*2023-06-05, version 2023.4.21*

Recycling is vital for our environment, and this app is helpful for all the items not collected in the recycling bins.

### 5/5 — Recycling

*2022-10-11, version 2022.9.25*

Great to be able to look up items immediately if you are not sure if they are recyclable

### 1/5 — Another Rubbish App

*2021-09-13, version 2021.5.29*

Why do councils link up with developers who lose interest in finishing an App.

This is still full of bugs and I deleted it within minutes as a waste of space.

There need to be strict criteria before tax payers money is spent on liaison staff for sloppy coding projects.

### 3/5 — Keep it up

*2021-03-29, version 2020.12.7*

A good try. Worth using. Doesn’t list everything and lots bit there yet but you can add things that you think are missing. Unfortunately lots of plastics seem to be quite complicated. Keep improving it please we need help.

### 1/5 — Rubbish!

*2020-03-21, version 2020.3.19*

Waste of time. 

Why does it not list grey and green bin collection days. That would be more useful.

### 3/5 — Better than no guide at all...

*2020-01-15, version 2019.12.31*

Very keen to recycle in our house, but this guide is rather cumbersome and doesn’t go far enough to explain what can be done with what we imagine is recycleable. (We do read all sorts of other sources about what can and can’t be recycled)
We need far, far better information across the entire nation and consistency in approach by local authorities, if we are to really make this an effective activity.  Absolutely hate waste of any variety!  Anyway, as I said, thanks Surrey for making this start - now start coordinating with your neighbours too.

## Frequently asked questions about Surrey Recycles

### What areas does Surrey Recycles cover?

Surrey Recycles provides information for Elmbridge, Epsom and Ewell, Guildford, Mole Valley, Reigate and Banstead, Runnymede, Spelthorne, Surrey Heath, Tandridge, Waverley, and Woking.

### How can I find out how to recycle a specific item with Surrey Recycles?

You can use the app to search for individual items and receive specific guidance on whether to recycle, compost, or dispose of them properly.

### Is Surrey Recycles free to use?

Yes, Surrey Recycles is completely free to download and use, with no in-app purchases or advertisements.

### What devices is Surrey Recycles available on?

Surrey Recycles is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### How often is Surrey Recycles updated?

The app was last updated on September 22, 2025, indicating regular updates to ensure information remains current.

### What is the age rating for Surrey Recycles?

Surrey Recycles has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### Does Surrey Recycles offer composting tips?

Yes, the app provides information on composting as one of the methods for waste disposal.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2025.9.22 — 2025-09-22

- Fixed bugs and UX issues
- Improved Calendar functionality 
- Fixed bugs in the Waste Wizard
- Improved Payment feature functionality 
- Service Request tools updated

### 2025.6.13 — 2025-06-16

- Fixed crashes and bugs experienced with certain tools

### 2023.4.21 — 2023-04-21

- Added a multi-step address search to the calendar tool
- Updated Analytics
- Improved accessibility in Voice Over tools
- Fixed crashes experienced with certain tools

### 2022.9.25 — 2022-09-27

- Improved user experience for forms
- Fixed crashes experienced with certain tools
- Refactored latitude/longitude parsing logic
- Fixed reminder and location sharing settings

### 2022.5.5 — 2022-05-05

- Photo upload feature
- Fix payment issues
- Fix map related issues
- Enhance UI components
- Upgrade SDK libraries
- Improvements to reduce app crashes
- Improved error reporting and testing

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