Heading North Everyday ?11 Aug 2025 06:44
All plastic and c,rap going into general waste in Birmingham,,, bin strike 4 months now ,,, mind you the uk councils only sort and recycle 20 % the rest open furnace, land fill , sent abroad ....
While some councils have recycling rates around 20%, the national average and government targets are higher, aiming for 65% by 2035. Many councils are working to improve their recycling rates and implement consistent waste collection policies across England.
Here's a more detailed explanation:
Varying Recycling Rates:
Recycling rates differ between councils. Birmingham City Council's recycling rate is 22.9%, which is on the lower end for unitary authorities, according to the council. London also has relatively low recycling rates, with some boroughs under 35%, according to InSinkErator.
Government Targets:
The UK government has set a national target of 65% recycling by 2035.
Simpler Recycling:
To help reach this target, the government is introducing "Simpler Recycling" in England, requiring councils to collect six types of recyclable waste separately: food waste, paper and card, plastic, glass, and metal. Food waste will be collected weekly at a minimum.
Consistency across England:
The goal of Simpler Recycling is to standardize what materials are collected for recycling across all local authorities in England, making it easier for residents to participate according to the House of Commons Library.
Potential for improvement:
While some councils have raised concerns about the potential for chaos and increased costs with the new regulations, the overall aim is to improve recycling rates and reduce the amount of waste sent to landfills.
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