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Binman's Warning: Never Recycle This Common Food Item
A refuse collector reveals why chewing gum and its wrapper must go in general waste, not recycling or food bins, to avoid collection issues.
Bin Man's Warning: Stop Recycling This Material Now
A UK refuse worker reveals one common household material that should never go in recycling bins, explaining how it causes collection issues and proper disposal methods.
Recycle Old Electronics for Cash and Environmental Good
Learn how to properly recycle old laptops, phones, and gadgets to earn money and reduce e-waste. Discover trade-in programs, council schemes, and recycling tips.
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Nine Surprising Items You Can Recycle in the UK
Discover lesser-known recyclable items in the UK, from electronics to crisp packets, and learn how to recycle them properly to avoid fines and reduce landfill waste.
Recycling Old Electronics: Benefits and Cost Savings
Learn how to properly recycle old laptops and electronics, why it's crucial for the environment, and how it can potentially lower future device costs.
Readers Discuss 'Death Cleaning' Treasures and Modern Ironies
Guardian letters reveal personal stories of finding treasures through 'death cleaning', critiques of HMRC support, and observations on American irony, alongside practical concerns about emergency planning.
Freecycle and Döstädning: Easy Decluttering Solutions
Readers recommend using Freecycle and Freegle websites for free item exchanges and the Swedish practice of döstädning to simplify decluttering and reduce waste effectively.
Bin Man's Warning: Stop Recycling These 3 Items
A refuse collector reveals three vile items people wrongly put in recycling bins, posing serious health risks to workers and contaminating waste streams.
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Stockton Council Apologises for Bin Collection Chaos
Nearly 6,000 households missed recycling collections on the first day of Stockton's new waste system, prompting an apology and Saturday catch-up plans.
England's New Recycling Rules Simplify Waste Sorting
New household recycling regulations in England standardise collections into up to four bins, aiming to end the postcode lottery and boost domestic recycling.
Recycling Old Electronics: Save Money and the Planet
Learn how to properly recycle old laptops, phones, and other electronics to recover valuable materials, reduce e-waste, and potentially lower future device costs.
How to Recycle Old Laptops, iPhones and Earbuds
Millions of tons of electronic waste accumulate annually, with only a fraction being recycled. Experts explain why proper e-waste disposal is crucial and provide practical tips for consumers.
Newspaper Trick Stops Flies in Recycling Bins This Spring
Households are urged to line recycling bins with newspaper to absorb moisture and deter flies as temperatures rise, preventing maggot infestations and foul odours.
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Binman's Plea: 3 Items That Ruin Recycling
A refuse collector highlights three everyday items that contaminate recycling bins, urging households to follow proper disposal guidelines to protect workers and the environment.
Binman Warns: Stop Recycling Chewing Gum and Wrapper
A refuse collector reveals why chewing gum and its packaging must go in general waste, not recycling or food bins, to avoid contamination issues.
Bin Man's Easter Egg Recycling Guide: Avoid Mistakes
A refuse collector shares crucial advice on properly recycling Easter egg packaging, explaining which parts go in which bin to prevent contamination and collection issues.
London Recycling Centre Fights Waste with Reuse and Repair
At Chingford's Kings Road Reuse and Recycling Centre, items from embalmed rabbits to vintage furniture find new homes, highlighting efforts to combat the UK's growing waste crisis through community initiatives.
Binman's Warning: 4 Items That Stop Recycling Collection
A refuse collector reveals four common items that contaminate recycling bins, leading to non-collection. Learn what to avoid to ensure your waste is taken.
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Binman Reveals Why Your Recycling Isn't Collected
A refuse collector shares the key reason recycling is often left uncollected: contamination from improper sorting. Learn the simple mistake many make and how to fix it.
England's New Recycling Rules: 3 Items You Can Now Recycle
From March, new Simpler Recycling rules in England will standardise collections, allowing households to recycle toothpaste tubes, cartons, and plastic trays.
Binman's video shows shocking state of 'unemptied' rubbish tip
A refuse collector's footage from Oldham shows piles of uncollected waste. Discover the reality of waste management and how often tips are cleared.
36 dead as Philippines landfill recovery ends
Search operations conclude after deadly landfill collapse in Cebu City kills 36 workers. Authorities launch investigation into safety failures as waste services remain disrupted.
Binmen Reveal When To Put Out Half-Full Bins
A binman has settled the long-running debate on whether to put out waste for collection if bins aren't full. The expert advice may surprise you and could save council resources.
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Qantas Paper Towel Removal Sparks Hygiene and Green Debate
Qantas faces backlash over removing non-recyclable paper towels from lounges. An MP calls it 'virtue signalling', while hygiene and timber industry concerns are raised. Read the full story.
Supermarkets to Pay for Bottles Without Receipt from 2027
UK households will be paid to return empty bottles and cans to supermarkets like Tesco and Asda from October 2027, with no receipt required. Discover how the new Deposit Return Scheme works.
Binman: Pizza boxes can stop recycling collection
A UK binman reveals why recycling may be left behind. Learn the correct way to handle greasy pizza boxes and avoid contaminating your entire bin.
Four-bin recycling plan costs councils millions
New rules requiring four bins for household waste in England are costing councils millions, with one facing a £21m bill. Critics warn of pavement hazards and postcode delays.
Binman's 'tear in half' advice for pizza box recycling
A popular binman offers simple advice for disposing of greasy pizza boxes as new four-bin rules approach. Learn the correct method and check your local council's guidance.
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37 items banned from new UK bins - avoid £400 fine
New recycling rules in England introduce four bins and ban 37 items. Learn what you can't recycle and how to dispose of it correctly to avoid a £400 penalty.
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