New UK bin rules risk £400 fines from March 2026
England's new Simpler Recycling rules start March 31, 2026, standardising waste collection. Households risk £400 fines for incorrect sorting. Learn the changes now.
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England's new four-bin recycling rules start March 31
Households in England face fines up to £400 for recycling errors under new national rules from March 31. Learn about the four-bin system and banned items to avoid penalties.
Defra rejects petition to reform banned dog breed list
The government has rejected calls to reform the Dangerous Dogs Act, prioritising public safety. Learn about the banned breeds, the XL Bully addition, and the legal consequences for owners.
Pilgrims Hospices' Christmas Tree Recycling Breaks Records
Pilgrims Hospices' Christmas tree recycling campaign raised over £84,000 from 4,600 trees, funding vital end-of-life care in East Kent. Discover how community action makes a difference.
New bin rules: 31 items banned from March 2026
Households in England will receive four new bins from March 2026 under Simpler Recycling rules. Discover the 31 banned items and how the new system will affect you.
Opening date set for Walsall's £32m super tip
Walsall Council confirms the state-of-the-art Household Waste Recycling Centre in Aldridge opens February 2. The 'biggest in Europe' facility features 38 skips and a reuse shop. Learn more.
Lincoln Weekly Food Waste Collections Begin March 2026
From March 2026, Lincoln residents must separate food waste for weekly kerbside collection. The scheme will turn waste into green energy and fertiliser, cutting emissions. Find out what you can recycle.
UK Log Burner Fines: £175-£300 for Smoke Rule Breach
UK households with log burners risk fines of £175 to £300 for breaking smoke control rules. Learn the law on authorised fuel and exempt appliances to avoid penalties.
Dudley's new food waste bins arrive for 80,000 homes
Dudley Council begins delivering 80,000 food waste caddies as new national rules start in April. Learn about the new collection schedule and the private sector debate.
£400 bin fines warning as new recycling rules start in March
New national recycling rules start March 31, 2026, requiring four-bin separation. Households in England risk £400 fines for non-compliance. Check your local council's plans now.
Bear sculpture made from recycled Christmas trees unveiled
Noah's Ark Zoo Farm reveals a stunning bear-and-cub sculpture crafted from recycled Christmas trees, highlighting conservation and a major recycling drive. Drop off your tree until January 25.
East Cheshire Hospice Christmas Tree Collection 2025
East Cheshire Hospice's annual Christmas tree collection is back, aiming to top last year's £160,000 haul. Volunteers will navigate Macclesfield traffic, including FA Cup crowds, to recycle trees and fund patient care.
Birmingham recycling collections face five-month wait
Birmingham's bins strike reaches a grim one-year milestone, with recycling collections suspended until at least June 2026. Residents face continued disruption.
Birmingham recycling collections delayed until June
Birmingham residents face months more wait for recycling as the bins strike hits its one-year milestone. Council confirms service transformation set for June 2026.
Birmingham Mobile Tip Lorry Dates and Locations for 2026
Birmingham City Council has released the 2026 schedule for its free mobile household waste service. Find out where and when the tip lorries will be in your area this week.
England's 2026 Bin Changes: £110 Fines for Households
All households in England face new 'Simpler Recycling' rules from April 2026, with four waste streams and potential £110 fines for non-compliance. Get up to speed now.
Crisp packets could see your recycling bin rejected
A viral bin worker warns that putting crisp packets in household recycling could lead to bins being left unemptied. Discover the correct way to recycle them and avoid contamination.
Binman: Your recycling could be rejected over one item
A refuse collector reveals the common household item that contaminates recycling loads, leading to bins being left unemptied. Learn how to dispose of it correctly.
Major UK bin collection changes confirmed for 2026
The UK government confirms a major bin collection overhaul from 2026, requiring households to separate waste into seven streams. Find out what this means for you.
Wood burner users risk £300 fine in smoke control areas
Households across the UK face fines up to £300 for using wood burners incorrectly in smoke control zones. Learn the rules on authorised fuels and Defra-exempt appliances to avoid penalties.
Birmingham bin changes: Fortnightly collections from 2026
Birmingham City Council confirms new fortnightly general waste collections from June 2026, with weekly food waste pickups. Learn the key dates and how your service will change.
Birmingham's 2026 Fortnightly Bin Collection Plan
Birmingham City Council confirms major waste service changes from June 2026, including fortnightly general rubbish collections and new weekly food waste pickups. Learn the timeline and details.
Solihull Christmas 2025 Bin Collection Changes
Solihull Council announces revised bin collection dates for Christmas and New Year 2025. Find out when to put your rubbish and recycling out over the festive period.
Book Your Manchester Christmas Tree Collection for Charity
Moya Cole Hospice partners with Just Helping for the 2026 Christmas tree recycling appeal across Greater Manchester. Register your tree for collection to raise vital funds. Bookings close January 5.
Council warns of queues at Birmingham recycling centre
Birmingham City Council apologises for long waits at Castle Bromwich tip and advises using alternative sites. Residents also report missed bin collections.
Dudley bin changes confirmed for April 2026
Dudley Council announces major waste collection changes from April 2026, including weekly food waste pickups and new bins. Get ready for the switch.
Birmingham Festive Bin Changes 2026: Key Dates
Birmingham City Council confirms revised bin collection dates over Christmas and New Year 2026. Residents warned NOT to put blue-lid recycling bins out due to ongoing strike action. Check your new dates here.
Birmingham's 2026 bin collection changes revealed
Birmingham City Council confirms a major waste service overhaul for 2026, including fortnightly rubbish collections and new weekly food waste pickups. Learn the timeline and what it means for you.
How to recycle your real Christmas tree in Solihull
Solihull Council outlines three key options for residents to responsibly dispose of real Christmas trees after the festive season, including garden waste collections and a recycling centre.
Avian Flu Confirmed in Worcestershire Poultry
A highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 outbreak has been confirmed at a commercial poultry site near Alvechurch. Protection zones are in place. Read the latest.
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