Recycling11 hrs agoScotland's recycling rates at five-year low. How is your area doing?Environmental regulator Sepa says households recycled 42.8% of waste in 2025 - down from 44.3% the previous year.11 hrs ago11 hrs agoWhat's happening to our rubbish?As Scotland's recycling rate falls to its lowest level in five years, Kevin Keane looks at what happens to our rubbish.11 hrs ago2 days agoWhat can go in Wolverhampton's new food bins?Households across Wolverhampton can now use new food caddies for weekly collections.2 days ago2 days agoHeatwave blamed for fridge breakdown boomA peak in production stretched to six weeks, with up to 580,000 appliances passing through the site.2 days ago5 days agoThousands of items get new homes at recycling shopA shop giving household items a second life expands after more than 2,100 sales in its first year.5 days ago8 days agoThe £20m plant trying to keep plastic waste in the UKA new recycling facility for soft plastics is one of the biggest of its kind in the UK.8 days ago8 days agoOver 11,000 bin collections missed in five monthsAn "improvement plan" to increase bin collection reliability is under way, Bradford Council says.8 days ago19 Oct 2026'Apocalyptic' fly-tip to stay until fix foundBuilder's rubble, garden waste, and kitchen appliances line a country road in Worcestershire.19 Oct 202615 Oct 2026Living with a stink? Technology might helpSmells from rubbish dumps and industrial facilities are being more carefully monitored.15 Oct 2026...
