Full list of 37 items waste collectors won't take as England's new bin rules start

From next Tuesday, March 31, households throughout England will need to adjust to a series of fresh bin regulations as the Government's 'Simpler Recycling' scheme takes effect. Intended to eliminate the "postcode lottery" of waste disposal, these new rules establish a uniform standard for recyclable and non-recyclable materials. Councils have cautioned that incorrect bin use under the updated guidelines may lead to fixed penalty notices reaching up to £400.

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) seeks to standardise collections, ensuring identical materials are accepted at home, in the workplace, or at educational institutions, reports the Manchester Evening News . The majority of households will now switch to utilising a minimum of four distinct bins to sort waste into: Food and Garden Waste Paper and Card Dry Recyclables (Glass, Metal, Plastic) General Rubbish Materials that waste collection services can accept include plastic film packaging and plastic bags, which must be collected alongside plastic recycling. Paper and card may also be gathered with other dry recyclable materials where suitable.

Nevertheless, there are numerous items that waste collection services will not accept.

According to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, the following 37 items won't be collected. Candles Drinking glasses Flat glass Glass cookware (such as Pyrex) Light bulbs and tubes Microwave plates Mirrors Vases Window glass Ceramics, such as crockery or earthenware Laminated foil, like pet food pouches and coffee pouches Electrical items and batteries General kitchenware like cutlery, pots and pans Kettles Irons Pipes Metal packaging that has contained white spirits, paints, engine oils or antifreeze Any plastic packaging or non-packaging items labelled as 'compostable' or 'biodegradable’, including coffee pods Plastic bottles that have contained white spirits, paints, engine oils or antifreeze Bulky rigid plastics such as garden furniture, bins and plastic toys Polystyrene (expanded and high impact) packaging such as packing beads Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) packaging Food and drinks cartons made of a fibre-based composite (these should be collected in the plastic stream) Absorbent hygiene products (AHPs) including nappies, period products and incontinence products Cotton wool or makeup pads Tissue or toilet paper Wet wipes Any plastic packaging or non-packaging items labelled as 'compostable' or 'biodegradable', including coffee pods Animal bedding Bulky waste (including garden furniture and fencing) Garden tools or other gardening equipment Plant pots Plastic Sand Sawdust Stone, gravel or bricks Tea bags or coffee grounds Branches and trees over a certain size may have to be cut into smaller pieces to follow local guidance Households should check with their local authority for more guidance. Did you know you can make ChronicleLive a preferred source of North East news in Google, which will mean you get more of our breaking news, exclusives, and must-read stories straight away?

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