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Binmen have the ability to, and often do, refuse to collect people's rubbish if it contains incorrect items. They may also ...

Scientists have found a way to get rid of microplastics that have been found in our food and drinks by boiling it.

Changes to household collections are part of wider moves to increase the recycling rates, which have stalled in recent years.

A binman has named the common item Brits should never recycle as it can lead to their waste being "rejected", and left behind ...

A binman has shared the common household item you need to leave out of your recycling bin to avoid contamination and ...

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New research shows that boiling hard tap water may significantly reduce microplastics and other contaminants, offering a ...

The new Simpler Recycling rules come into force from 31 March 2026. Councils will have to standardise their recycling ...

After Christmas you can bring your real Christmas trees to our recycling centres where they’ll be shredded and turned into ...

"I encourage readers to urge our state representatives and senators to support bills like SB 1531, the Disposable Food ...

The recycling symbol on that container doesn't necessarily mean it can go in your curbside bin. Here's how to decode those plastic recycling numbers.