Recycling

Monday, January 5, 2026 recycling waste england bincollection fines landfill compliance businesses households regulations

Starting April 2026, every household and business in England will need to follow new waste sorting rules under the government’s “Simpler Recycling” initiative. This overhaul is designed to improve recycling rates by clearly … Read More

Thursday, January 1, 2026 solihull christmas newyear bincollection recycling wastemanagement council holiday gardenwaste festive

As the festive season approaches, Solihull Council reminds residents of important changes to their bin collection schedule this Christmas and New Year period. With increased waste from wrapping paper, holiday food, drinks, … Read More

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 birmingham bins strike unite union recycling waste protests council politics

This year, Birmingham has witnessed a dramatic and prolonged bins strike that turned neighborhoods into scenes of piled-up waste, sparked furious protests, and even featured a giant rat costume drawing national attention. The … Read More

Friday, December 26, 2025 birmingham binstrike wastemanagement mobilewastecentre flytipping community jcb cleanup council recycling

In spring 2025, Birmingham grappled with an all-out bin strike that left streets piled high with bags of rubbish. As the situation worsened, the city’s Mobile Household Waste Centres (MHWCs) extended their operations to seven … Read More

Thursday, December 25, 2025 boots recycling loyalty advantagecard points cashback babyproducts sustainability beauty rewards

While on maternity leave with my daughter, I was searching for ways to save money and find freebies. One evening, while scrolling through TikTok, I discovered Boots’ recycling scheme—a smart way to earn rewards by recycling … Read More

Thursday, December 25, 2025 recycling wrappingpaper christmas environment plastic glitter giftbags waste ecofriendly reuse

As festive celebrations unfold, families are being urged to check their Christmas wrapping paper before discarding it to ensure it doesn’t harm the environment. Not all wrapping paper is recyclable, and mixing non-recyclable … Read More