North Lincolnshire Council is set to deliver a major transformation to support residents with their household waste and recycling, making it easier and more convenient than ever to recycle and reduce waste.
The council is preparing to roll out a streamlined waste collection service that puts residents first and reduces environmental impact. The new system, launching in line with national legislation next April 2026, will cut through that confusion by simplifying what goes where and when.
Under the new approach, every household will benefit from:
A single, larger 240L recycling bin (burgundy) for all dry recyclable materials – plastic, metal, glass, card, paper, and textiles (removing two boxes).
A weekly garden and food waste collection in one bin.
A fortnightly general waste bin (grey/green) for anything that can’t be recycled.
Cllr Rob Waltham, leader of North Lincolnshire Council, said: “We know how important it is to make recycling straightforward. The evidence is that residents have contributed significantly towards improved recycling and this next step will make it even easier for every household to play their part in protecting the environment. Most importantly we will be upgrading our brown bin collection to weekly and better still this will remain a free service, unlike many councils in the country, we are keeping our promise to not charge for green waste collections.”
Cllr Neil Poole, deputy leader of North Lincolnshire Council added: “In 2012, nearly half of waste ended up in landfill, this is expensive and not great for the environment. Today, thanks to local efforts, less than 0.3% does, with the rest being reused, recycled, or turned into energy.
“We will continue to work with residents every step of the way, launching a dedicated communications and education campaign to ensure everyone knows what’s changing and how to make the most of it.
“This is about making life easier for residents while building a cleaner, greener North Lincolnshire, and we’re excited to move forward with a service that works better for everyone.”
North Lincolnshire Council is one of the highest performing councils for recycling in the country thanks to the support of local residents.
