By summer 2026, recycling in Suffolk will become simpler and more effective as all councils adopt a standardised system.
Households will soon have up to five bins, making it easier to sort waste correctly and boost recycling rates. This change includes new collections for glass bottles and jars, cartons, and food waste, and by 2027, plastic film will also be accepted.
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- Blue bin: Glass, metals, cartons, and most plastics
- Grey food caddy: All food scraps, including meat, bones, and dairy
- Brown bin (subscription): Garden waste
- Black bin: Non-recyclables like nappies and soiled packaging
Classroom Activity
Bring this news to life by running a school waste audit. Students can categorise items into the new bin system and design posters to promote correct recycling. Link the activity to science by exploring the lifecycle of materials and the carbon savings achieved through recycling.
