Major changes are set to change the way bins will be collected across England due to new government rules on recycling.
The plans will see recycling in England standardised from 2026, with all homes, businesses and schools recycling the same materials, the Department forBut the move has raised concerns among some local councils who have questioned the timescale given to implement the changes and warned that it could result in higher costs for councils, potentially leading to more charges for taxpayers.
A ban on single use plastic such as plates, trays, bowls, balloon sticks and polystyrene food and drinks containers came into force on October 1 which ministers hope will increase recycling rates. The DCN also warned that many councils will be unable to procure the correct equipment in time to meet the 2026 deadline while many cannot afford the cost of new bins, vehicle fleets or in some cases larger depots.Environment secretary Thérèse Coffey described the current system as a “postcode lottery” whereby people living in different areas are not able to recycle the same materials.
These changes were put to consultation in 2021 when the government said it wants to eliminate all reusable or recyclable waste going to landfill by 2050. Councillor Sarah Nelmes, DCN’s environment spokesperson, described the government's announcement as "a victory for common sense" but added councils need to be spared the costs.
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