England Homes Could Soon Get Four Bins Under New Recycling Rules

England plans to change waste management. By next year, homes may have four bins. March 2025 could see these changes arrive. Labour thinks current bin rules are confusing.

Past Tory plans had up to seven bins. Now, things changed. A document says four bins are likely. These could be bags, bins, or boxes. The government calls this a maximum.

Councils can adapt to local needs. They see this approach as sensible. It suits homes and businesses in England. This reform aims to standardise recycling. It seeks to end the “postcode lottery.”

Different councils collect different things now. People find this confusing. The rules say collect food waste weekly. This aims to raise recycling rates. Recycling has stayed at 44% since 2015.

Key actions must happen by March 31, 2025. Councils can mix food and garden waste. This will not hurt recycling or composting. Separate paper and card from other recyclables.

121 councils already do this. Plastics, metals, and glass can be mixed. This might boost recycling. WRAP says 95 councils already mix recyclables.

Simpler Recycling will streamline collections. Councils do not need seven separate streams. These changes won’t mean more bins.