Local councils have warned that the changes will lead to higher costs but are glad they will be able to decide how to collect their own waste.
Recycling in England is to be standardised from 2026, with all homes, businesses and schools recycling the same materials, the Government has said.
The District Councils’ Network , which represents many local authorities, said the changes will result in higher costs for councils but welcomed the decision to allow them discretion in how to collect waste in their areas. Ms Coffey said: “Simpler recycling will help us all recycle more easily, doing our bit to help save the planet and make the best use of precious resources that we use every day.
It is also considering expanding these rules to cover places of worship, prisons, charity shops and residential hostels. “We can continue to rely on the local solutions which have increased recycling rates and we now have the certainty we need to take long-term decisions on how to improve services for our residents and to help us move towards net zero.
Current recycling rates in England are just over 44% and have remained around this figure for the last 10 years.
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