England’s Simpler Recycling scheme launched this week with new rules on four-bin collections, 37 prohibited items in six categories, and fines of up to £400 for misuse of bins.
From this week, households are being ordered to adhere to new litter rules, including a list of things that can’t be thrown in your bins without risking a fine.
English households can now have four bins and have been introduced to six categories of non-recyclables.
Officials warn that misuse of bins can result in heavy fines. Bin collectors will be tasked with collecting food and yard waste separately, paper and cardboard, all other dry recyclables, and general trash. Any prohibited items found in recycling bins can result in a fine of up to £400.
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs explained the Simpler Recycling project, saying: “We will make recycling easier: citizens will be able to use the same materials across England, whether at home, work or school, and will no longer need to check what is accepted for recycling in their area.
“Simpler Recycling will also put an end to the ‘postal lot’ of bin collections in England, where councils collect different materials for recycling, causing confusion for households.”
In January, legal expert Gary Rycroft appeared on BBC Morning Live to discuss the change. He stressed the importance of reconstruction so that “we don’t destroy things”, before adding that the change is “a very good policy”, reports Express.
The following items are prohibited in these bins:
Glass
- candles
- drinking glasses
- wide glass
- glassware (such as Pyrex)
- bulbs and tubes
- microwave plates
- mirrors
- crows
- window glass
- earthenware, such as pottery or pottery
Steel
- laminated foil, such as pet food bags and coffee bags
- electrical items and batteries
- generally kitchenware like cutlery, pots and pans
- bowls
- metals
- pipes
- metal package containing white air, paints, engine oil or antifreeze
Plastic
- plastic or non-packaging items labeled ‘compostable’ or ‘biodegradable’
- plastic bottles containing white air, paints, engine oil or antifreeze
- hard plastics such as garden furniture, bins and plastic toys
- polystyrene packaging (expanded and high), such as packing beads
- polyvinyl chloride (PVC) packaging.
Paper and card
- Food and drink boxes made from composite fiber (these should be collected in a plastic bag)
- absorbent hygiene products (AHPs), including nappies, period products and incontinence products
- cotton wool or makeup
- cloth or toilet paper
- filtered water
Food contamination
You cannot bring in any plastic packaging or non-packaging items labeled ‘compostable’ or ‘biodegradable’, including coffee pods. Food caddy liners used to store food waste can be placed in the collection.
Garden waste
- animal bedding
- large amounts of waste (including furniture and fences)
- garden tools or other gardening tools
- plant pots
- plastic
- sand
- wood
- stone, gravel or bricks
- tea bags or coffee grounds
- branches and trees of a certain size may have to be cut into smaller pieces according to local guidelines
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