Hull’s new Simpler Recycling system has arrived. This government policy, being implemented by the council, means that everyone will be able to recycle the same materials across England.
By now, you should have received your waste pack, which includes everything you need to know about recycling correctly and the key changes coming into effect from March 2026.
What’s changing?
- New weekly food waste collections for all households, using existing brown bins and caddies
- A core set of dry recyclables collected from every household
- 92% of households across the city are receiving separate food waste collections via brown bins and caddies
- Flats and communal areas still need further engagement regarding collections for these property types, and trials for food waste and dry recycling from high, medium and low-rise flats are ongoing. Residents will be kept up to date on the progress.
Recycling is now simpler, with just three clear categories:
- Blue bin for clean, loose recycling
- Brown bin for food and garden waste
- Black bin for non-recyclable waste.
More details are available at www.hull.gov.uk/simplerrecycling
To make food waste recycling easier, we’ve expanded the number of free caddy liner collection points across the city, so replacements are always close by.
Visit www.hull.gov.uk/caddyliners to find out more.
What do you need to do? Put your brown bin or outdoor caddy out every week by 7am on your collection day. If you’re unsure of dates, check www.hull.gov.uk/binchecker.
Use liners in your indoor caddy and empty it regularly. To reduce smells or splitting, double bag liners and tie them securely before placing them in your brown bin.
Our handy new web app is now live. You’ll be able to use this handy tool to set bin day reminders on your phone and search any item to see where it belongs.
For tips, education, and news, visit our new Simpler Recycling website.