The Government wants councils to roll out the new collections by next year, though some are already beginning to act. Here’s all you need to know about the changes
National changes to bin collection rules are being rolled out by local authorities across the country.
Households will now have to sort their rubbish into four separate bins or bags. The Government is urging councils to implement these new collections by next year, but some are already taking action.
This includes Sandwell Council in the Black Country, which is informing residents about the new regulations. The nationwide overhaul will see tens of millions of homes grappling with new rules and figuring out what goes where.
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This will involve separating different types of recycling. Some areas will also be receiving new food waste caddies. In Sandwell, a new blue recycling bag will be used for paper, newspapers, magazines, cardboard and cartons, reports Birmingham Live.
A recycling bin with a blue lid will be for glass bottles and jars, food tins and drink cans, plastic bottles, tubs and trays, empty aerosols and foil. The new water-resistant and weighted recycling bags will be delivered to homes in the borough over the two-week period starting August 26.
Councillor Keith Allcock, environment chief at Sandwell Council, stated: “Separating paper, cardboard and cartons from your other recycling is a key part of the new Simpler Recycling regulations from Government.
“To help with this, we’re delivering the new blue recycling bag straight to your doorstep. Please keep a lookout for your bag – it will be with you by early September.
“Now is the time to start preparing and get into the habit of separating your paper, cardboard and cartons from your glass, tins and plastics. These changes will help us recycle more and improve the quality of the materials we collect.”
Sam Dalton, contract manager for waste collection firm Serco, stated: “The extra capacity that the blue bag will provide alongside the existing recycling (blue lid) bin, will help to drive up recycling rates within the borough and give the residents of Sandwell that little bit more space to recycle efficiently.
“We are proud to work in partnership with Sandwell Council and to support residents with these collection service changes.”