dry recycling collections
Redbridge Council is planning changes to dry recycling collections to boost its recycling rate.
Redbridge Council is working on changes to dry recycling collections, which are part of a wider plan to improve the borough's recycling rate. In July 2026, the council's recycling rate was around 30%. Councillor Jo Blackman, Cabinet Member for Environment and Neighbourhoods, stated that these changes, alongside a new food waste collection scheme, are expected to lead to substantial improvements.
The new food waste collection scheme, which accompanies the dry recycling changes, was discussed and agreed upon by Redbridge's Clean and Green Committee in July 2026. This scheme is scheduled to be introduced later in 2026. Dry recycling collections involve gathering materials like paper, plastic, and metal, excluding food waste.
Key facts
- Redbridge Council is planning changes to dry recycling collections. Source
- Redbridge's Clean and Green Committee agreed a new food waste collection scheme in July 2026. Source
- The new food waste collection scheme is scheduled for introduction later in 2026. Source
- Redbridge Council's recycling rate was around 30% in July 2026. Source
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