Help Keep Lewisham Safe This Summer: Knife Surrender Scheme Returns - 6th to 31st August 2026

Help Keep Lewisham Safe This Summer: Knife Surrender Scheme Returns - 6th to 31st August 2026

Throughout August, the Metropolitan Police is supporting the Home Office's Summer Surrender Scheme, providing opportunities for members of the public to safely and anonymously dispose of unwanted knives and bladed articles.

Running from the 6th August to 31st August 2026, the initiative aims to reduce the number of knives in circulation and help prevent knife-related violence by offering secure disposal locations across London.

FazAmnesty Knife Amnesty Van Coming to Lewisham

As part of the scheme, the FazAmnesty knife amnesty van will be visiting communities across London throughout August.

The van provides a safe, secure and anonymous way for anyone to surrender knives and bladed items without fear of prosecution for possession when attending specifically to dispose of them.

Lewisham Dates and Locations

Thursday 20 August 2026

Residents who have unwanted knives at home are encouraged to take this opportunity to remove them from their households and safely dispose of them.

Permanent Knife Surrender Bins Also Available

For those unable to attend a van deployment, permanent Word 4 Weapons knife surrender bins are available across London throughout the year.

Knife bin locations can be found at:

https://www.word4weapons.co.uk/knife-bin-locations/

What Happens to Surrendered Knives?

Every knife surrendered through the scheme is securely collected and transported to the Metropolitan Police storage facility at Belvedere.

There, the knives are processed and destroyed by European Metal Recycling (EMR).

The recycled metal is then donated to Steel Warriors, a charity that transforms surrendered weapons into free outdoor calisthenics gyms in communities across the UK, creating positive spaces for young people and promoting healthier lifestyles.

Every knife surrendered is one less weapon that could fall into the wrong hands.

If you have an unwanted knife or bladed article, please take advantage of this opportunity and help make Lewisham's neighbourhoods safer for everyone.

Together, we can reduce knife crime and protect our communities.