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Guidance for waste collectors on household recycling requirements in England, which change on 31 March 2026.
Find out how to get a recycling bin from your local council
Public and private waste collectors must follow the regulation on collecting certain wastes separately.
The U2 exemption allows you to use a small number of end-of-life tyre bales in construction.
Find out if your council collects recycling, how to recycle household waste such as mobile phones, computers, packaging and green waste
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