Waste management19 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.19 hrs ago1 day agoNew ID rules at tips spark fly-tipping fearsThe new system is set to be rolled out from January, Greater Manchester Combined Authority says.1 day 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 ago'Smells and dust' concern over asbestos waste siteMotocross park near landfill site has had to close because riders are feeling unwell from the odour.2 days ago2 days agoThe dump detectives on the trail of the fly-tippersThe BBC joins environmental enforcement officers as they sift through illegally-dumped waste for clues.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 ago20 Oct 2026The £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.20 Oct 202620 Oct 2026Families told food waste cut can save £1k a yearA free soup giveaway takes place to highlight the amount of food thrown out by households.20 Oct 202620 Oct 2026Over 11,000 bin collections missed in five monthsAn "improvement plan" to increase bin collection reliability is under way, Bradford Council says.20 Oct 2026...
