Millions of households will follow new bin rules from next year, as confirmed by the Government. By March 31, 2026, local authorities must collect "core recyclable waste stream" from all households in England, and will introduce weekly food waste collections for most homes. This week, North Lincolnshire Council announced a "major step forward" in delivering its new simpler, smarter recycling service. Some 70,000 new burgundy bins will be rolled out, ahead of the 2026 launch of the new waste