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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 …

Paper and cardboard will be recycled separately from March in household bins change – here’s why

Paper and cardboard will be recycled separately from March in household bins change – here’s why

Published by Sam Flores

Many households will see changes to how they recycle cardboard and paper in the coming weeks, when the next phase of the government’s new recycling scheme comes into force. From 31 March, new rules will roll out across England as part of the ‘Simpler Recycling’ scheme, with the aim of enabling consistent, streamlined collections from all households in a bid to boost recycling rates. It means local councils will collect a standardised four bins from most households, consisting of: residual (non-recyclable) waste food waste (mixed with garden waste if appropriate) all other dry recyclable materials (plastic, metal and glass) Government statistics show that recycling rates have effectively ‘flatlined’ since 2015 – stuck at around 44%-45%. The government hopes to raise that figure to 65% of municipal waste by 2035, and separating paper and cardboard is a key part of this. The changes mean that any household that currently recycles paper and cardboard in a main recycling bin will soon need to put into a dedicated container. Why are paper and cardboard separated? Paper can become …

3 everyday items you can start recycling after household bins rule change in March

3 everyday items you can start recycling after household bins rule change in March

Published by Sam Flores

The rules around recycling in England are changing, with the government’s new Simpler Recycling rules being introduced next month. One of the key parts of Simpler Recycling, which comes into force for households on 31 March in England, is that every council now has to recycle the same products. Previously, councils were free to set their own rules, leading to a confusing ‘postcode lottery’ where some areas recycled some items and others did not. But in the coming weeks all areas will recycle the same products – and that means that everyday items which were previously not recycled in many areas will soon be recycled everywhere. The new default requirement for most households and workplaces will be four containers for: residual (non-recyclable) waste food waste (mixed with garden waste if appropriate) all other dry recyclable materials (plastic, metal and glass) Adam Herriott, senior specialist at sustainability organisation WRAP, told Yahoo News: “Under Simpler Recycling, all local authorities in England will collect the same core set of materials, including plastic packaging. “This consistency means people will …

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 …