Households around England will be given new bins for a huge change in waste management involving a new policy for recycling and waste collection in England
The UK government is set to implement significant changes to waste management in England, with new regulations coming into effect in three months. These changes aim to standardize recycling practices across the country, ensuring that all households, businesses, and schools recycle the same materials. The initiative, part of the Environment Act, will see the introduction of a "three bin system" where dry recyclables like paper, cardboard, metal, and plastic will be collected together, glass will have its own bin, and food and garden waste will be combined. This move is intended to simplify recycling for residents, reduce contamination, and increase recycling rates. The government has also announced a £2.7 billion investment to support these changes, which include providing free garden waste collections and weekly food waste collections. These reforms are expected to help England meet its environmental targets, including net zero emissions by 2050, by enhancing recycling efficiency and reducing landfill waste.
