Binman says rubbish 'won't be collected' if 1 item is spotted in recycling waste

Binman says rubbish 'won't be collected' if 1 item is spotted in recycling waste A binman has told rubbish may not be collected if a common item is spotted in recycling waste. It's information worth knowing unless you want to risk hitting a spot of bother We all have to take the bins out and there are legal rights when a neighbour hasn't emptied their trash. But despite it being a regular task, it can be easy to commit some big recycling errors. Placing items in your recycling bin that don't belong there can create several issues, and you could even be left with smelly rubbish outside your home if binmen refuse to take it away. To assist households, a man in the industry, known as The No1 Binman on TikTok, has shared what people need to know to avoid any potential issues. You need to avoid placing common items in the wrong bins to prevent running into a potential problem as nobody wants their rubbish to be rejected and left behind. It's advice well worth taking on board. Many people don't realise that they may be recycling all sorts of things incorrectly. Binman Warns Against Common Recycling Mistakes That Cause Rubbish Rejections In a video posted online, he stated: "Plastic, not all plastic is the same. Ok, so you have thin plastics, you have soft plastics, you have hard plastics, and it depends on the council which they actually take. "Most of them just take normal bottles, or tins and stuff like that in your plastic bin. [They are] the only things they'll take. They won't take anything like carrier bags, black bags, they also won't take any films. "All that sort of stuff, it ruins the machines they send the stuff to. Every recycling centre is different, so they get told what they can take and what they can't take, and they're the ones who make the rules. Not the binmen. "It's not our choice. We just get told. So, if there are any plastics that you're unsure about, maybe ask your council website or maybe you can ask the binmen. They might know." You might be surprised to learn that certain items should never go in your recycling bin, with carrier bags being a prime example. There is a significant reason why this rule exists. Will your rubbish get left behind? You may not be aware, but refuse collectors can actually turn down your waste. The primary reasons they'll do this is if your recycling is contaminated, deemed excessive (too heavy or bags left beside the bin) or if the bin isn't positioned correctly. That said, they are generally obliged to collect household waste unless there is a legitimate reason not to. Councils are required to provide the service. Why Refuse Collectors Refuse Bins and How to Safely Recycle Soft Plastics Should they decline to collect, the reasons typically involve safety concerns, contamination or failure to adhere to council guidelines. Leaving "side waste", for instance, can cause problems. What many people don't realise is that carrier bags should not be placed in your household recycling. While they can indeed be recycled, they must be taken to dedicated collection points, which are commonly found at larger supermarkets such as Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda, Morrisons and Waitrose. These retailers provide in-store drop-off bins for "soft plastics" including bread bags, films and pouches. Should they be found in your recycling, there's every chance your collection will be refused, as they can contaminate the entire load. For additional details, make sure to visit your local council's website to review the regulations that apply in your area. Rules can sometimes vary from one council to another.