All posts tagged: Bin collection

Items not allowed in new food waste bins being sent out in England | UK | News

Items not allowed in new food waste bins being sent out in England | UK | News

Published by Sam Flores

Some households across England are starting to receive their new food waste recycling bins that are being sent out by local councils as part of new government rule changes. As of March 2026, all local authorities in England are required by law to collect food waste from kerbsides every week as part of the Simpler Recycling reforms. The government’s Simpler Recycling scheme is designed to boost recycling rates and cut the amount of waste sent to landfill or incineration. The waste collected is sent to anaerobic digestion facilities, where it is converted into renewable energy and fertiliser. Even though the legislation is in effect, about one-third of councils are experiencing delayed transition schedules due to existing waste contracts. Due to the delays, not all residents have had their bins at the same time. Some areas have already received new bins, while others have only just had them delivered, or are still waiting, or are not expected to receive theirs until later this year or possibly at the start of 2027. For those who have now …

Bin man urges people to stop numbering bins wrong | UK | News

Bin man urges people to stop numbering bins wrong | UK | News

Published by Sam Flores

In one video, a viewer claimed bin men never return bins to the correct house, saying they should consider adding a post code to them so they get back to the right homes. Responding to this, Ashley urged people to have their house number on both their homes and their bins so they can be matched up. He added that, on food bins, it’s best to add them on both the lid and the side, saying they often fall onto their side. “But your wheelie bin, put it on the lid,” he urged people, as he showed a bin with a sticker showing the house number it belongs to. “Don’t put it on the side, put it on the lid so no matter where you’re standing, you can always see the number.” “And then they go back outside your house, problem solved,” Ashley said. “House number, bin number, win win.” However, people soon took to the comments section to share their own thoughts, as many argued it ‘wasn’t necessary’ to add the numbers. One suggested …

Binman says ‘do not’ put extremely common item in your bin

Binman says ‘do not’ put extremely common item in your bin

Published by Sam Flores

Binmen could leave your rubbish behind on collection day if they spot this (Image: Getty) A binman claims that people who try to hide an item commonly found in many UK homes in the bin on collection day could have their rubbish left on the kerbside. He explained all on social media in a recent post. There are several ways to properly dispose of an old carpet or rug, says Ashley, who goes by @Theno1.binman on TikTok. He said: “Carpets? You do not put them in the bin. They are too big. They are a bulky item, so you do not put carpets in any of your household bins.” Why can’t carpets go in the bin? Carpets cannot go in regular household bins because they are bulky, heavy, non-biodegradable, and difficult to process, which creates issues at landfills and recycling facilities. They are considered specialised waste, and putting them in domestic bins can lead to non-collection or fines. Most carpets are made of synthetic fibres like nylon or polypropylene. These do not break down in …

Major bin rule changes for households in England from Tuesday | UK | News

Major bin rule changes for households in England from Tuesday | UK | News

Published by Sam Flores

Households across England are set for changes to their waste collections from March 31 (Image: rzelich via Getty Images) Households in England face new rules for bin collections starting from tomorrow (Tuesday, March 31) with up to four separate bins being rolled out for different kinds of waste. Households across the country could face a £400 fine if they incorrectly place certain things in their bins as the new rules come into force. There is a list of items you can not put in certain bins and officials are warning residents about bin misuse. Going forward, most households in England could need up to four separate bins or containers, raising concerns about where they will be stored in smaller premises. READ MORE: Man’s cheeky attempt to ‘bribe’ binmen with biscuits backfires READ MORE: Rubbish blighting Britain ‘grave concern’ after 9% rise under Labour From tomorrow, new mandatory collections will be rolled out and bin collectors across the country will now be required to collect waste categories separately. The UK Government says that from 31 March …

Binman warns putting 1 thing in your bin could mean higher council tax | UK | News

Binman warns putting 1 thing in your bin could mean higher council tax | UK | News

Published by Sam Flores

A Brit bin man has warned that disposing of certain items in your bin could result in increased council tax bills. Ashley, who shares industry insights with his 153,000 TikTok followers, recently highlighted a big safety concern. In his latest video, the self-proclaimed “bin-fluencer” urged householders to avoid binning disposable vapes, batteries, lighters or any electrical equipment in their household or wheelie bins due to serious safety risks, reports the Mirror. “Don’t put vapes or batteries, or anything like that, lighters, in your bin because it can make an explosion,” warned Ashley, from south-east England. “You could kill somebody.” He continued: “Make sure if you’re gonna vape, you’re gonna go back to a vape shop, take it back with you. Or if you’re going to B&Q, you can put them, the batteries and stuff in the bin there, or supermarkets also do it. “Just don’t put them in, it’s not worth it. Stop doing it. Don’t put them in the bin.” The 37-year-old collector addressed comments from viewers who believed paying £100 monthly for council …

Two missed bin days and my garden has become a flytippers paradise | UK | News

Two missed bin days and my garden has become a flytippers paradise | UK | News

Published by Sam Flores

They say there’s a fine line between sanity and madness. That line is gossamer thin. We’re a cigarette paper away from losing it. It just takes a sequence of mini misfortunes. This week, I reached my limit. And, it’s as mundane as it is maddening: not one, but two missed bin collections. Two weeks without a recycling pickup was enough to send me loop the loop. Up all night, jittering with anger and fear or confusing mix of both. Besdies the almost immediate mental health side-effects, it is genuinely horrifying how quickly the evidence stacks up. The wine bottles alone made it look like I’d thrown a couple of hen dos. But no, thats just me on a normal week. Week one was bad enough. The recycling was already full, and I had even more to put out because I’d hosted a Burns Night dinner. I’d kept back the whisky bottle and the Irn-Bru, telling myself it was fine. I only needed to wait a couple of days and I could add them once the …

Four new bins for houses – list has 37 items you CAN’T put in them | UK | News

Four new bins for houses – list has 37 items you CAN’T put in them | UK | News

Published by Sam Flores

The government has announced that individuals could be hit with fines for incorrectly disposing of six items in their bins, as a significant shift in waste management is set to take effect within months. From 31 March, waste collectors are required to separately collect food and garden waste, paper and card, all other dry recyclable material, and residual waste. This will result in households having at least four bins, potentially leading to considerable confusion. Officials have clarified that certain items, which may seem like they should fall into one of the four categories, must not be placed in the recycling bin – one list released by officials has 37 items on it which must NOT go in the bins (see below). This could leave people facing fines of up to £400. As part of the Simpler Recycling initiative, representatives from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs have stated: “We will make recycling easier: citizens will be able to recycle the same materials across England, whether at home, work or school, and will no …