Birmingham Live
·Jul 2026
6 kitchen items banned from recycling bins under new rules
New recycling rules introduced under England’s Environment Act 2021 prohibit several common kitchen items from household collections, including drinking glasses, glass cookware, ceramic crockery, cutlery, pots and pans, and coffee pods. The reforms standardise recycling streams to improve sustainability and reduce landfill waste, though some councils are exempt until 2040. Alternatives such as donation, reuse, scrap metal centres, and specialised recycling schemes are recommended for disposal.