Recycling1 hr agoPlastic recycling centre recommended for approvalNottinghamshire County Council members are set to discuss the application next week.1 hr ago7 hrs agoWeight-loss jab boom brings needles warning for recyclersRecycling bosses say used needles are increasingly being found among household waste.7 hrs ago1 day agoParents turn to costume swap to cut Halloween costsOne mother said Halloween outfits are "completely extortionate" as families pick up free alternatives.1 day ago2 days 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.2 days ago2 days 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.2 days ago3 days agoWhat can go in Wolverhampton's new food bins?Households across Wolverhampton can now use new food caddies for weekly collections.3 days ago3 days agoHeatwave blamed for fridge breakdown boomA peak in production stretched to six weeks, with up to 580,000 appliances passing through the site.3 days ago6 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.6 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 2026...
