Category : Recycling


Birmingham Tip Truck Dates and Locations Released

Birmingham City Council has published the schedule for its mobile household waste centre trucks visiting various wards across the city next week, with details of accepted items and service gaps.

West Midlands Bin Changes: Weekly Food Waste Rules

New national regulations mandate weekly food waste collections across England by March 2026, transforming household waste management in every West Midlands borough with varied implementation timelines.

Birmingham Garden Waste Service Remains Suspended

Birmingham's garden waste collection is still suspended due to the ongoing bins strike, costing the council £4.4m. Labour faces accusations of incompetence as the dispute rumbles on. Read the latest.

Record 3,754 Christmas Trees Recycled for Farleigh Hospice

Farleigh Hospice's annual Christmas tree recycling campaign saw a record 3,754 trees collected across mid Essex, raising nearly £74,300. The initiative, supported by 109 volunteers, turns trees into eco-friendly wood chippings.

O2 hack: £145 for old consoles, cut e-waste

O2 urges UK households to find unused gaming consoles. Trade them in for up to £160 via O2 Recycle, earn cash, and help reduce electronic waste. A simple hack for January.

New UK Bin Collection Rules Start March 31

Major changes to household waste collection begin March 31. UK homes must separate food waste and recycling into four streams. Fines for rule-breakers could reach £400. Get the details.

Opening date set for Walsall's £32m super tip

Walsall Council confirms the state-of-the-art Household Waste Recycling Centre in Aldridge opens February 2. The 'biggest in Europe' facility features 38 skips and a reuse shop. Learn more.

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