Nottinghamshire expands its recycling service to help residents recycle more and waste less
From 31 March 2026, households across all districts and boroughs in Nottinghamshire will be able to recycle foil, food and drink cartons (including Tetra Pak), plastic/metal tubes and all pots, tubs and trays as part of their kerbside recycling collection.
This positive change supports the government’s Simpler Recycling objective to make recycling collections more consistent across England, so everyone can recycle the same core materials. It will help reduce confusion, improve recycling rates, and support national ambitions to reach a 65% recycling rate by 2035.
Once collected, these materials are sent to Veolia’s local Mansfield Materials Recovery Facility to be sorted and then delivered to recycling reprocessing facilities where they are transformed into new products. For example, metal tins and cans go on to be used as car parts and plastic is turned into new packaging. Recycling these items saves energy, conserves natural resources and helps keep valuable materials in circulation for longer.
Residents are reminded that batteries and electrical items, including vapes, must never be placed in their recycling or general waste bins at home due to the risk of fire. Instead these items should be taken to a recycling point at one of the County’s 12 recycling centres. Alternatively many retailers have collection points for batteries and vapes. If residents are unsure whether something can be recycled, they should use the council’s free Recycling Checker, which is available on the Nottinghamshire County Council website or the MyNotts app.
To find out more about these changes and what else can be recycled in Nottinghamshire, visit: www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/recycle
Dean Ford, Regional Director at Veolia, said: “At Veolia, we treat waste as a valuable resource and are pleased that Nottinghamshire County Council residents now have the chance to recycle even more at home. Our teams at our Mansfield Recovery Facility are ready to support the onward journey of these new items as they come through the site for sorting and separating.
”We are proud to be supporting a more circular economy for Nottinghamshire and helping to create a sustainable future for everyone.”
Councillor Bert Bingham, Cabinet Member for Transport and Environment at Nottinghamshire County Council, said: “We welcome these changes to recycling as they will empower residents to recycle more and waste less. By making it easier for everyone to do their bit, we can protect precious resources and contribute to a healthier planet for future generations."
