Simpler collection plans for your household recycling.

Under new plans in the UK, residents will soon be able to put many recyclable items into the same bin.

Thing's like plastic, paper, cardboard, metal & glass, will be all in one bin. 

Councils will also be able to co-collect food and garden waste under the new plans announced by the Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA).

DEFRA said the same materials will be collected from homes, workplaces and schools across the country. Hoping to end the confusion caused by councils operating different systems.

It said the measures will mean people no longer have to check which materials their specific council will accept for recycling.

The move will also reduce complexity for waste collectors and boost recycling rates, it added.

The plans will apply to all homes in England, including flats.

So keep an eye out for your local council making changes to your waste bins & collections.