Local authorities have a statutory duty to provide residents with a waste collection service, including the collection of materials for recycling.

In recent years government initiatives focus on the need to recycle as much as possible, meaning Councils need to provide residents with a clear and easy to follow waste collection service.

Simpler Recycling is the most recent Government initiative in regards to waste collection, an example of this is the requirement for the collection of food waste. Below is a summary of the initiative from the GOV.UK Website.   

‘We are simplifying the rules to make recycling easier for people in England, while stimulating growth and maximising environmental benefits. These common-sense changes will ensure the same set of materials are collected everywhere in England’.

To find out more visit the Simpler Recycling Scheme.