Binmen can refuse to collect overfilled bins
A waste collector explains why overfilled bins are left behind and how to ensure your rubbish is taken. Follow these simple rules to avoid a messy situation.
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Expert Advice on When to Take Down Your Christmas Tree
Discover the traditional Twelfth Night date, crucial safety warnings about fire hazards, and local recycling deadlines for your Christmas tree in the UK. Act now to avoid bad luck and ensure safe disposal.
Binman warns crisp packets could get your recycling rejected
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.
When to take your Christmas tree down in 2026
Discover the traditional date for removing decorations, crucial fire safety warnings for dried-out trees, and expert tips for recycling or storing your tree properly.
New 2026 Laws: Bins, Renters' Rights & Travel Fees
A major set of new laws takes effect in 2026, impacting recycling, renting, employment and travel to Europe. Here's how the changes will affect you.
England's New Bin Collection Rules Start April 2026
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.
Eco-Friendly Ways to Recycle Your Christmas Tree
Avoid sending your Christmas tree to landfill. Discover sustainable alternatives like garden mulch, wildlife shelters, and local recycling schemes to benefit your garden and the planet.
Readers Demand End to Postal Marketing Waste
UK residents condemn the environmental impact of unwanted postal advertising, with 99% ending up unread in recycling. Charities' repeated mailings also face scrutiny. Read the full debate.
The High Environmental Cost of Unwanted Postal Marketing
As digital communication dominates, critics question the staggering environmental and financial cost of unsolicited paper advertising and charity appeals. Read why many believe its time is up.
UPS Plane Crash Victim Dies From Severe Burns
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.
5 Ways to Tackle Your Post-Holiday Waste
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.
2026 UK Laws: New Bin Rules, Travel Fees & DWP Powers
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.
Christmas Recycling Rules: Avoid £200 Fines
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.
47m sweet tubs create UK Christmas plastic waste mountain
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.
Christmas recycling warning: Use the 'scrunch test' for paper
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.
Bin man's crucial Christmas recycling advice for wrapping paper
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.
UK savings rate falls to 9.5% in Q3 2025
The UK household saving ratio fell to 9.5% in Q3 2025, down from 10.2%. Economists note caution persists as savings remain above pre-pandemic levels. Read the full analysis.
Family's recycling hacks save £2,000+ a year
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.
Four bins mandatory for English homes from 2026
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.
10-Second Christmas Recycling Test To Save Your Bins
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 battery recycling drive promises jobs and clean energy
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.
South Korea's 96.8% food waste recycling success
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.
Recycle perfume bottles for 15% off and a tree planted
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.
Report: Reuse Schemes Could End Plastic Waste in 15 Years
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.
Vape disposal still causing daily fires six months after ban
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.
Expert Tips for a Magical Christmas Home
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.
Romania's recycling success hits 94% in two years
Romania's deposit return scheme has transformed recycling rates from Europe's worst to 94% collection. Discover how this environmental success story is inspiring neighbouring countries.
Ancient Rubbish Reveals Neolithic Recycling Habits
University of York archaeologists discover Neolithic communities kept waste close to home, suggesting recycling and emotional attachment. Could ancient habits solve modern waste crises?
5,400 New Jobs Possible If UK Stops Plastic Exports
New report reveals UK could create 5,400 jobs and £900m economic value annually by ending plastic waste exports by 2030. Campaigners urge closing export loophole.
Boston Suburb Outraged by Fortnightly Trash Collection Plan
Medford residents revolt as city officials plan bi-weekly trash pickups to meet zero-waste goals. The controversial scheme aims to save $1 million annually but faces backlash over rodent fears and overflowing bins.
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