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From today, March 31, a set of new bin rules comes into effect as the government rolls out its Simpler Recycling scheme to homes in England.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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This comes a year after the scheme was introduced, as it has been long in the works.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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The recycling scheme was launched by Labour in 2025, under the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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It aims to streamline waste collections in England initially for businesses, requiring glass, metal, plastic, paper and card to be collected separately from general waste.<\/p>\n
According to the government, the new rules will end what it calls a \u201cpostcode lottery\u201d impacting the country with a set of universal rules across England.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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British recycling is set to receive a boost through this initiative, as observance has fallen in recent years, initially just for businesses but now for regular households.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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From today, March 31, local authorities will implement standardised core recycling collections.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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The new rules are set to make recycling easier for millions of people.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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As per the new rules, households in England are required to divide waste between four separate bins.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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This way, it will separate out food with paper, card, recyclables and general rubbish.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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Food and Garden Waste
Paper and Card
Dry Recyclables (Glass, Metal, Plastic)
General Rubbish<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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As DEFRA advises refuse collectors that there are materials \u201cyou do not need to collect\u201d under the Simpler Recycling scheme, Brits should make a note of the kinds of materials that cannot be deposited in standard household recycling.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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These include several items many people might otherwise assume can be disposed with their typical waste.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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According to DEFRA, the items that can’t be collected include:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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\u2022 Candles
\u2022 Drinking glasses
\u2022 Flat glass
\u2022 Glass cookware (such as Pyrex)
\u2022 Light bulbs and tubes
\u2022 Microwave plates
\u2022 Mirrors
\u2022 Vases
\u2022 Window glass
\u2022 Ceramics, such as crockery or earthenware<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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\u2022 Laminated foil, like pet food pouches and coffee pouches
\u2022 Electrical items and batteries
\u2022 General kitchenware like cutlery, pots and pans
\u2022 Kettles
\u2022 Irons
\u2022 Pipes
\u2022 Metal packaging that has contained white spirits, paints, engine oils or antifreeze<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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\u2022 Any plastic packaging or non-packaging items labelled as ‘compostable’ or ‘biodegradable\u2019, including coffee pods
\u2022 Plastic bottles that have contained white spirits, paints, engine oils or antifreeze
\u2022 Bulky rigid plastics such as garden furniture, bins and plastic toys
\u2022 Polystyrene (expanded and high impact) packaging such as packing beads
\u2022 Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) packaging<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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\u2022 Food and drinks cartons made of a fibre-based composite (these should be collected in the plastic stream)
\u2022 Absorbent hygiene products (AHPs) including nappies, period products and incontinence products
\u2022 Cotton wool or makeup pads
\u2022 Tissue or toilet paper
\u2022 Wet wipes
\u2022 Food waste
\u2022 Any plastic packaging or non-packaging items labelled as ‘compostable’ or ‘biodegradable’, including coffee pods<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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\u2022 Animal bedding
\u2022 Bulky waste (including garden furniture and fencing)
\u2022 Garden tools or other gardening equipment
\u2022 Plant pots
\u2022 Plastic
\u2022 Sand
\u2022 Sawdust
\u2022 Stone, gravel or bricks
\u2022 Tea bags or coffee grounds
\u2022 Branches and trees over a certain size may have to be cut into smaller pieces to follow local guidance<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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While there are no strict new enforcement rules to come with the Simpler Recycling changes, Brits can still be stuck with fines for \u201cincorrect presentation of household waste\u201d.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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This is a civil penalty and can result in the issuance of a Fixed Penalty Notice, worth between \u00a360 and \u00a380.<\/p>\n
However, this only happens after a written warning is provided, and where incorrect presentation \u201cis causing a nuisance\u201d.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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