https://wasteworld.org/blog/Plain-English UK waste news and explainers. Independent, not a government website.en-gbhttps://wasteworld.org/blog/bonfire-night-what-not-to-burn/https://wasteworld.org/blog/bonfire-night-what-not-to-burn/Wed, 21 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMTGarden bonfires are not banned, but burning rubbish, plastics, tyres or painted wood causes harmful smoke and can lead to action from your council. Here is what to do instead.https://wasteworld.org/blog/simpler-recycling-at-home-what-changed/https://wasteworld.org/blog/simpler-recycling-at-home-what-changed/Wed, 21 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMTSince 31 March 2026, councils in England must collect the same core recycling from every home, including food waste. Here is what that means for your bins.https://wasteworld.org/blog/deposit-return-scheme-what-to-expect/https://wasteworld.org/blog/deposit-return-scheme-what-to-expect/Wed, 21 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMTA deposit return scheme for plastic drinks bottles and metal cans is planned to start in October 2027 in England, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Here is how it is meant to work.https://wasteworld.org/blog/man-with-a-van-five-checks/https://wasteworld.org/blog/man-with-a-van-five-checks/Wed, 21 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMTCheap rubbish collections advertised on social media can end up fly-tipped, and you could be fined. Five quick checks to make sure your waste goes to the right place.https://wasteworld.org/blog/getting-ready-for-christmas-waste/https://wasteworld.org/blog/getting-ready-for-christmas-waste/Wed, 21 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMTMore packaging, more food and changed bin days. How to plan ahead for Christmas waste, from wrapping paper to the tree.