England's new food waste recycling bins: rules, rollout, and what you need to know
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Charlotte Smith
Summary
The article explains new government recycling rules in England, specifically the Simpler Recycling reforms requiring all local authorities to collect food waste from kerbsides weekly by March 2026. It details what can and cannot go in the new food waste bins, the rollout process across different areas, and the environmental goals of reducing landfill waste and increasing recycling rates.
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· 3 pulledFrom March 2026, all local authorities in England must, by law, collect food waste from kerbsides weekly as part of the Simpler Recycling reforms.
The government's Simpler Recycling scheme aims to increase recycling rates and reduce the volume of waste going to landfill or incineration.
Some areas are now starting to receive their new bins, and there are recycling rules they must begin following.
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