Bins collected as normal over the bank holiday weekend — but book Townmead Road early
26 August 2026 · By Boroughly editorial — AI-assisted, human-reviewed.
Good news for residents planning a clear-out over the August bank holiday: Richmond upon Thames council has confirmed there will be no changes to waste and recycling collections around the bank holiday on Monday, 31 August.
Bins will be collected on your usual day, so no need to put them out early or worry about a delayed round. If you are unsure of your collection day, you can check using the My Richmond tool or download the free My Richmond app.
The Townmead Road household reuse and recycling centre will remain open over the bank holiday weekend, but slots must be booked in advance and availability will be limited — so the council is advising residents to book as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
Townmead Road also has a reuse point where items in good condition can be dropped off and redistributed to local community groups. Clothes needing repair can be taken to The Fixery, and textile banks run by Traid are available across the borough for unwanted clothing.
For those with DIY jobs lined up, the council's tool library lets residents rent items such as pressure washers, drills and hedge trimmers rather than buying new.
Full details are on the Richmond council website.