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Councils across the country are rolling out new collection rules
Millions of UK homes are being braced for major bin collection changes from 2026.
Local authorities are expected to comply with the rules set out by the Government, and are gradually setting out the changes they will be making.
In many areas, it will mean residents having to manage four bins, bags or containers.
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A key change will involve food waste collections.
Residents will be expected to separate food waste into a new bin or caddy – while recycling rules will also become more complicated.
Items put out for recycling will have to be separated more specifically.
Paper, newspapers, magazines, cardboard and cartons will have to be kept apart from glass, tins and plastics in changes millions will have to get their heads around.
Food waste collections will be made separately to general waste and recycling.
Councils will introduce changes at different times, and most by early next year – but some are already beginning to act.
The shake-up is designed to boost recycling rates and better handle the removal of “smelly” food waste.
If your local authority hasn’t already announced plans for collection changes, it’s likely they will do soon.
The Government says: “For too long, households in England have been presented with a muddled and confusing patchwork of approaches to bin collections.”
“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)
- paper and card
- all other dry recyclable materials (plastic, metal and glass)
“These may be various container types, including bags, bins or stackable boxes.
“This is the Government’s maximum default requirement and is not expected to increase in the future.
“However, councils and other waste collectors will still have the flexibility to make the best choices to suit local need.
“This is a sensible, pragmatic approach to the collection of materials for every household and business in England.”
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