Recycling3 hrs agoParents turn to costume swap to cut Halloween costsOne mother said Halloween outfits are "completely extortionate" as families pick up free alternatives.3 hrs ago18 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.18 hrs ago18 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.18 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 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 2026Over 11,000 bin collections missed in five monthsAn "improvement plan" to increase bin collection reliability is under way, Bradford Council says.20 Oct 202619 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 2026...
