New 4-bin recycling rules start March 31 with £400 fines
All homes in England must separate waste into four streams from March 31, 2026. A BBC legal expert explains the new rules and how to avoid £400 fixed penalty notices.
All homes in England must separate waste into four streams from March 31, 2026. A BBC legal expert explains the new rules and how to avoid £400 fixed penalty notices.
Grammy-nominated artist Sonia De Los Santos pulls out of Washington performances, joining a growing boycott of the Trump-Kennedy Centre. Read the full story on the cultural backlash.
Liverpool City Council's extra yellow bin collection over Christmas wins public approval, but residents argue the popular recycling scheme should be permanent. Discover the local reaction and the council's cost-based response.
A binman reveals why crisp packets can't go in household recycling, leading to bins being left unemptied. Learn how to recycle them correctly and avoid contamination.
A major shake-up of household bin collections is coming to England in 2026. Discover the new 'Simpler Recycling' rules, weekly food waste collections, and what the four-stream system means for you.
Several niche artists have pulled out of the newly renamed Trump-Kennedy Centre in Washington DC, citing political objections. Discover the details and the venue's response.
Jazz and dance groups cancel performances in protest of the Trump-Kennedy Centre rebranding. The controversy deepens as legal questions and artistic backlash grow.
A worker at a Kentucky recycling centre has died from injuries sustained in the devastating UPS cargo plane crash in November. Read the full investigation details.
Stuck with festive clutter? Discover creative UK-focused solutions for gift wrap, Christmas trees, and leftovers to reduce landfill waste and start your new year organised.
A comprehensive guide to the major new UK laws taking effect in 2026, covering travel fees, four-bin recycling, junk food ad bans, and enhanced DWP fraud powers. Stay informed.
UK households risk hefty fines for incorrect festive waste disposal. Learn what you can and can't recycle this Christmas to avoid penalties and reduce environmental impact.
Brits will eat 47 million tubs of sweets this Christmas, creating a huge plastic waste problem. Greene King's Tub2Pub scheme offers a recycling solution. Find out how to dispose of yours correctly.
A St Helens bin man warns not all festive wrapping is recyclable. Learn the simple 'scrunch test' and council rules to avoid contaminating recycling this Christmas.
A refuse collector's vital TikTok tip reveals why festive wrapping paper often can't be recycled. Learn how to avoid contaminating your recycling and check your local council rules.
The once-bustling San Francisco Centre, a former holiday hotspot, now sits nearly vacant. Explore the factors behind its dramatic decline and uncertain future.
A Greater Manchester family named Britain's top 'binfluencers' reveals how simple household swaps saved them thousands and helped the planet. Get their essential Christmas recycling tips.
Nine teenagers face charges after a violent brawl erupted at a busy Sydney shopping centre, terrifying Christmas shoppers and families. Police investigations continue.
New Simpler Recycling rules require every household in England to sort waste into four separate bins by March 2026, ending the postcode lottery. Find out what you need to know.
Shoppers fled for their lives after a ceiling collapsed at a busy Sydney shopping centre, causing flooding and sending one person to hospital. Get the latest updates.
A simple 'scrunch test' for wrapping paper and gift bags can prevent tonnes of UK recycling from going to landfill this Christmas. Learn the easy rule to follow.
India's burgeoning battery recycling sector could create 100,000 jobs and a $9bn industry, reducing reliance on imported critical minerals for its clean energy transition. Discover the challenges and opportunities.
The board of Washington's Kennedy Centre has voted to rename it the Trump-Kennedy Centre, a move the White House credits to the former president's 'unbelievable work' in saving the building. Read the full story.
Washington DC's premier cultural hub, the Kennedy Centre, has been renamed the Trump-Kennedy Centre. The unanimous board vote recognises the former president's role in saving the institution. Discover the full story.
Seoul's high-tech RFID bins charge residents per gram of waste, slashing food waste by 23.9% in a decade. Discover the system changing kitchen habits globally.
A man is dead and a woman seriously injured after a car ploughed into a busy medical centre in Niddrie. Police are investigating the cause of the tragic incident.
The Perfume Shop is offering a 15% discount on any fragrance when you return an empty bottle for recycling. The retailer will also plant a tree for each bottle via Veritree. Act now for festive savings.
A new report reveals that mandatory reuse and return systems could eliminate single-use plastic waste in the UK within 15 years. Discover the roadmap to a cleaner future.
Despite a UK ban on disposable vapes, incorrect disposal is sparking over 300 fires a year at waste facilities, endangering workers and services. Experts urge proper recycling.
Four people injured in a serious disturbance in Altrincham town centre. Two victims sustained serious injuries, including life-changing facial wounds. Follow for live updates.
Discover how to create a layered, warm, and welcoming festive home on a budget. Shop window-dressers reveal 11 secrets for stunning Christmas decor using what you already have.