Rubbish collection16 hrs ago'A three-week bin cycle? What about the rats?'Shropshire residents raise concerns over a council's plan to save money by collecting bins less often.16 hrs agoShropshire4 days agoElectric rubbish truck begins trial in rural areasA new electric bin lorry trial hopes to benefit the environment and the council coffers.4 days ago5 Jan 2025Birmingham bin strikes - what to expectThe first of 12 days of planned industrial action is set for Monday.5 Jan 2025Birmingham & Black Country30 Dec 2024Tougher rules to restrict new waste incineratorsTougher regulations unveiled for new energy from waste incinerators which may limit future plants30 Dec 2024Climate23 Dec 2024When are our bins being collected over Christmas?Most council services are shut on 25 and 26 Dec and on 1 January, meaning changes to some collections.23 Dec 2024Bristol16 Dec 2024'Waste tourism' puts pressure on recycling centresBelfast City Council has few restrictions on its centres, unlike the neighbouring Ards and North Down.16 Dec 2024Northern Ireland13 Dec 2024'We've seen toilet seats and socks in blue bins'A council says putting the wrong waste in recycling bins is costing it about £250,000 a year.13 Dec 2024Hull & East Yorkshire12 Dec 2024Bin sensors could bring end to regular collectionsEdinburgh council plan to fit glass recycling bins with sensors in an effort to reduce the number of collections.12 Dec 2024Edinburgh, Fife & East12 Dec 2024Bin collections to be delayed by two weeksThe council says residents can put extra waste and recycling out on their delayed bin days.12 Dec 2024Gloucestershire