About

Simpler Recycling is a government initiative that aims to make recycling easier and more consistent for everyone in England. Households, schools and businesses will all follow the same guidelines to minimise waste and ensure we recycle right, every time. 

Simply, all waste will be categorised into one of these three categories -

  • Residual (non-recyclable) waste 
  • Food and garden waste 
  • Dry recyclable materials 

These nationwide changes aim to reduce confusion around waste and where to put it, with the goal of becoming a circular economy that has sustainability at its core.

Find out more about Recycling here.

What you can expect and when

March 2025

All businesses with over 10 employees must separate their dry recycling, food waste and residual waste.

August 2025

We started the Simpler Recycling Trial to prepare Hull for a city-wide roll out of recycling in flats starting March 2026.

Find out more about the trial here

March 2026

All households, including flats, will receive weekly food waste collections, in addition to dry recycling collections.

Find out what items go in what bin

March 2027

Plastic films and wrapping will be recycled in your blue bin.

Find out more about future changes here

These nationwide changes aim to reduce confusion around waste and where to put it, with the goal of becoming a circular economy that has sustainability at its core.