Changes to Recycling Rules in England

England has new recycling rules. Households must follow the new bin rules.
If you don't follow the rules, your bin might not be collected. The UK has new recycling reforms.
There are separate collections for food, paper, glass, metal, and plastic. Local authorities must provide clear information.
Check if the new rules apply where you live. Authorities don't have to recycle some food items.
Cartons with over 5% plastic go in plastic bins now.
Pet food pouches and coffee pouches are not collected as recycling. Put them in household waste bins.
Baby food and detergent pouches can be taken to retailers. Some coffee pouches are recyclable at collection points.
Compostable and biodegradable packaging doesn't need to be collected in recycling bins. This includes coffee pods.
Coffee and tea pods need to be collected separately to be recycled correctly.
Podback is a recycling service with drop-off points at recycling centres and coffee shops.
Cartons with over 5% plastic should be recycled with plastic waste, not paper and cardboard.
Check the packaging to ensure you're recycling cartons correctly, or your bin might not be collected.
The new rules mean tea bags and ground coffee are not collected for recycling. Put them in your food waste bin or compost heap.