Walsall's New 'Super-Tip' Opens: Europe's Largest Facility
Walsall's new 'super-tip', dubbed the largest in Europe, opens to residents next week with a reuse shop and extended hours, replacing the Merchants Way site.
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Hospice Recycling Scheme Raises £15K from 835 Trees
St Joseph's Hospice celebrates record-breaking Christmas tree recycling initiative that collected 835 trees and raised £15,000 for patient care while benefiting the environment.
Birmingham Scrapyard Warning Over Lithium Battery Fires
A Birmingham scrap metal facility has reported 25 fires in a year caused by lithium-ion batteries, sparking urgent safety advice for households.
37 Items Banned from Bins Under New Rules
Major changes to household waste collection rules will see residents managing four separate bins, with fines up to £80 for non-compliance. The government has published a comprehensive list of prohibited items.
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Birmingham Tip Truck Service: Dates & Locations
Birmingham City Council has released the weekly schedule for its mobile household waste collection service, detailing locations, times, and items accepted for disposal.
Birmingham Tip Truck Dates and Locations Released
Birmingham City Council has published the schedule for its mobile household waste centre trucks visiting various wards across the city next week, with details of accepted items and service gaps.
West Midlands Bin Changes: Weekly Food Waste Rules
New national regulations mandate weekly food waste collections across England by March 2026, transforming household waste management in every West Midlands borough with varied implementation timelines.
Solihull Bin Changes: Fortnightly Collections & Food Waste
Solihull Council announces major bin collection changes starting October 2026, including new weekly food waste service and fortnightly rubbish collections for all households.
Walsall Council Revises Tip Strategy After Plan Flaws
Walsall Council has clarified confusion over tip closures, admitting original waste management plans 'made no sense' and revising the schedule for facility changes across the borough.
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Council Warns After Battery Fire Destroys £250k Lorry
North Warwickshire Borough Council urges residents to stop putting batteries in bins after a lithium battery fire caused permanent damage to a refuse lorry, with a replacement costing around £250,000.
Solihull's Bin Changes: Fortnightly Collections and Food Waste
Solihull Council confirms major bin collection changes from October, switching to fortnightly rubbish and introducing weekly food waste collections with a comprehensive communication campaign.
Solihull Scraps Weekly Bins for Fortnightly with Food Caddies
Solihull Council confirms major waste collection changes from October 2026, ending weekly rubbish collections and introducing mandatory food waste service with free caddies for residents.
Dartmouth Academy Pupils Lead Waste Action Day
Pupils at Dartmouth Academy participated in a Waste Action Day, designing bin labels, creating posters, and presenting assemblies to improve recycling systems across their school.
New Standardised Bin Rules for England from March
All households in England will see changes to waste collection under the Simpler Recycling initiative, introducing consistent four-container systems from March 31, 2026.
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Birmingham Garden Waste Service Remains Suspended
Birmingham's garden waste collection is still suspended due to the ongoing bins strike, costing the council £4.4m. Labour faces accusations of incompetence as the dispute rumbles on. Read the latest.
Two New Bins for UK Households Before 2026 Rule Change
From 31 March 2026, UK households will receive two new bins as part of a major recycling shake-up. Find out what the Simpler Recycling rules mean for you.
Record 3,754 Christmas Trees Recycled for Farleigh Hospice
Farleigh Hospice's annual Christmas tree recycling campaign saw a record 3,754 trees collected across mid Essex, raising nearly £74,300. The initiative, supported by 109 volunteers, turns trees into eco-friendly wood chippings.
O2 hack: £145 for old consoles, cut e-waste
O2 urges UK households to find unused gaming consoles. Trade them in for up to £160 via O2 Recycle, earn cash, and help reduce electronic waste. A simple hack for January.
Weekly Food Waste Collections Mandatory from March 2026
New government rules require all English councils to collect food waste weekly from March 2026. Find out how this major bin collection shake-up will affect your household.
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Birmingham garden waste service still suspended
Birmingham City Council confirms garden waste collections cannot restart due to ongoing strike disruption. Residents urged to compost or use recycling centres.
New UK Bin Collection Rules Start March 31
Major changes to household waste collection begin March 31. UK homes must separate food waste and recycling into four streams. Fines for rule-breakers could reach £400. Get the details.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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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.
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