Everything you need to know about the new bin collection rules affecting everyone in England
manchestereveningnews.co.ukThe government is implementing a new 'three bin' policy in a bid to simplify collection in England. It will be part of a major overhaul in the bin collection system which is expected to be finalised by 2026.
Some of the major changes expected include a minimum requirement for waste food collection and the scrapping of the seven bin systems currently in place.
This means plastic, glass, and cardboard will be thrown together into one bin in a bid to get rid of an "excessive number of bins".
The government said it hopes that changes will result in less waste being thrown into landfill sites, the Mirror reports. Read more: HGV driver found dead in bedroom after tragedy Read more: CPS issues statement after coroner rules Yousef Makki was unlawfully killed A statement from the government regarding the proposed changes reads: "As previously confirmed by the Prime Minister, the new plans for simpler recycling will make sure that households will not need an excessive number of bins.
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