New Bin Rules: Lids on Glass Jars Required in England
Under the Simpler Recycling Scheme, households in England must attach lids to glass jars and bottles for recycling. Learn the new rules and tips.
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9 Kitchen Items Banned from Recycling Bins Under New England Rules
Nine common kitchen items are now banned from recycling bins in England under the Simpler Recycling scheme. The Labour government's new rules standardize collections nationwide.
Bin Man's Warning: Stop Recycling Polystyrene
A refuse collector known as 'No1 Binman' on TikTok warns households that placing polystyrene in recycling bins could lead to bins being refused collection under new rules.
London Colney Scouts Win Green Can Award for Recycling
1st London Colney Scout Group has been honoured with a Green Can Award from Every Can Counts after recycling more than 76,000 aluminium cans in a year, raising £3,500 for community projects.
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79 Councils Exempt from New Bin Rules Until 2043
Seventy-nine English councils, a quarter of all local authorities, have been exempted from the new 'simpler recycling' rules introduced on March 31. Delays are attributed to funding shortages and a lack of specialized vehicles, with some areas not complyi
£80 Fines for Food Waste in Wheelie Bins from April
New national rules prohibit households in England from placing food waste in wheelie bins, with £80 fines for non-compliance. Councils are implementing the rules at different times.
Birmingham Recycling Collections Update from Council Leader
Birmingham City Council leader John Cotton announces phased reintroduction of recycling services starting June 2026, despite ongoing bins strike that began in February 2025.
£80 Fines for Wrong Bin Use Under New National Rules
Households across England face £80 fines for placing rubbish in incorrect wheelie bins under new national waste collection rules. Food waste must now be separated, with phased implementation by local authorities.
Wokingham Repair Café Celebrates Second Anniversary
Wokingham Repair Café celebrates its second anniversary, having repaired nearly 1,000 items and saved over 25,000kg of CO² emissions. The community initiative promotes waste reduction and skill-sharing.
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39 Banned Items in Bins: New Rules Risk £400 Fines
The government's 'Simpler Recycling' scheme mandates four separate waste streams for all households. Failure to comply could lead to penalties up to £400.
New Recycling Rules Start in England: Weekly Food Waste Mandatory
The government's Simpler Recycling legislation takes effect, requiring all councils to provide weekly food waste collections and standardised dry recycling bins across England.
England's New Recycling Rules: Four Bin Collections Start
All households in England must follow new recycling rules from March 31, with four separate bin collections introduced to increase recycling rates and reduce waste.
New Bin Rules: 39 Items Banned From March 31
Starting March 31, 2026, new government rules introduce four separate waste collections to simplify recycling. A list of 39 prohibited items includes glass, metals, plastics, and more that must not be placed in bins.
Merseyside Repair Project Cuts Waste with Community Workshops
The Reclaim & Sustain Project, backed by £26,920 in funding, delivers hands-on repair workshops across Merseyside to reduce household waste and build sustainable skills among residents.
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New Four-Bin Recycling System for UK Homes from March 2026
All UK households will face significant changes to recycling rules from March 31, 2026, with a new four-container system designed to standardize collections nationwide and eliminate the postcode lottery.
Walsall Food Waste Collections Delayed Past Deadline
Walsall residents will not receive weekly food waste collections next month despite a mandatory government deadline, as the council reviews options following political changes and public consultation.
Dudley Council Seeks Permanent Tip Deal Amid Political Row
Dudley Council leader confirms search for permanent waste disposal facility in north borough after MP criticizes pop-up tip service as unfair to residents.
New Food Waste Bins Arrive in Birmingham Amid Strike
Birmingham City Council is distributing new food waste caddies to thousands of homes in select areas, aiming to boost recycling despite the prolonged bin strike.
Birmingham Food Waste Pilot: 20,000 Caddies Rolled Out
Birmingham City Council has begun delivering food waste caddies to 20,000 households as part of a new pilot scheme, despite ongoing bin strikes and resident complaints about missed collections.
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Birmingham Recycling to Return Despite Bins Strike, Council Vows
Birmingham City Council leader John Cotton confirms recycling collections will resume in the coming months, with a pilot launching soon, regardless of the ongoing bins strike dispute.
Scouts Collect 700+ Sweet Tubs for Macmillan Cancer Support
The 3rd Market Harborough Scout Group's appeal for plastic sweet tubs as part of the Tub2Pub recycling initiative has received an overwhelming community response, with over 700 tubs donated to support Macmillan Cancer Support.
New Bin Rules Start March: Four Bins for Households
New nationwide bin collection rules take effect from March, requiring households to manage up to four bins with fines up to £80 for non-compliance. Food waste separation is a key focus.
Binman: Recycling Habit Wasted, But Key Rule Must Be Followed
A TikTok binman says removing labels from tins and jars is often unnecessary, but stresses containers must be clean to avoid contamination and ensure collection.
West Midlands Councils Miss Food Waste Collection Deadline
New national bin collection rules requiring food waste separation start in March, but most West Midlands councils will miss the deadline, with delays extending into autumn for some areas.
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Green Ramadan Drive Recycles 100,000 Bottles in Welsh Mosques
The Bengal Dragons Foundation launches a major plastic bottle recycling initiative during Ramadan, targeting 100,000 bottles across mosques in Wales with support from Viridor and Prosiect Gwyrdd.
Bitcoin Bulldog Fined £1.4m for Illegal Waste Dumping
Varun Datta, known as the Bitcoin Bulldog, has been given a suspended sentence and must pay £1.4 million after admitting to illegally dumping 4,275 tonnes of household waste at 16 sites across England.
Firefighters Tackle Wolverhampton Recycling Centre Blaze
A fire broke out at a recycling centre on Lincoln Street in Wolverhampton, prompting a response from four fire engines. Residents are advised to keep windows and doors shut due to smoke as crews work to extinguish the blaze.
Supermarkets to Pay for Bottle Returns in Recycling Scheme
A new government recycling initiative will see households earn money by returning empty bottles and cans to major supermarkets like Tesco and Asda from October 2027.
Walsall Super Tip Costs Over £100K Monthly
The new £32 million Household Waste and Recycling Centre in Aldridge, described as Europe's largest, incurs monthly running costs exceeding £109,000, according to council figures.
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Ashfield's Garden Waste Subscriptions Open for 2026
Ashfield District Council launches its 2026 garden waste collection service, maintaining the cheapest subscription in Nottinghamshire at £35 for the first bin.
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