
Bin Collection and Recycling Rules Changing in 2026 – What It Means for Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Buckinghamshire
From 2026, households and businesses across England will begin to see changes to how waste and recycling are collected. The reforms are part of the government’s national “Simpler Recycling” initiative, designed to standardise collections, reduce confusion and improve recycling rates across the country. While local councils will still manage collections, the framework they operate under will become more consistent nationwide. For residents and businesses across Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire







