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Cornwall Council Boosts Recycling Rates to 51% with New System

9/22/2025

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Cornwall Council increased recycling rates from 31% to 51% by implementing a new bin collection system with weekly food waste collections.
Next year, the council will introduce recycling services for food and drink cartons and soft plastics, noting that 45% of black bag waste was recyclable.
West Berkshire Council moved non-recyclable waste collection to every three weeks to boost recycling, despite over 1,600 protest signatures.
Many residents reported they could adapt to the new schedule, similar to practices in other English councils.

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Cornwall Council increased recycling rates from 31% to 51% by implementing a new bin collection system with weekly food waste collections.
Next year, the council will introduce recycling services for food and drink cartons and soft plastics, noting that 45% of black bag waste was recyclable.
West Berkshire Council moved non-recyclable waste collection to every three weeks to boost recycling, despite over 1,600 protest signatures.
Many residents reported they could adapt to the new schedule, similar to practices in other English councils.