Rushcliffe residents can recycle even more from their doorstep from March 31!
Last updated: 24/3/2026
From March 31, Rushcliffe residents can place a wider range of materials in their blue recycling bin as part of the national Simpler Recycling initiative.
Rushcliffe Borough Council (RBC) will begin collecting additional items in the dry recycling bin, including:
- Tetra Pak items such as drink cartons
- Plastic pots, tubs, food trays and toothpaste tubes
- Aluminium foil and food trays
- Aluminium tubes, for example empty tomato purée tubes
All items must be clean and dry before being placed in the bin.
It’s all part of a Simpler Recycling initiative that is being rolled out across Nottinghamshire to create a consistent recycling system for all households.
This standardised approach will also improve efficiency by allowing more materials such as glass, metal, and plastic to be collected together, reducing the need for multiple collections.
RBC Leader Cllr Neil Clarke, said: “We already have one of the strongest recycling rates in the county, and I welcome these further improvements that allow residents to recycle even more items using their existing blue bins.
“This builds on the success of our new kerbside glass recycling service, which saw over 450 tonnes of glass collected in its first five weeks, an incredible increase compared with the 250 tonnes recycled over the same period last year through bring banks.
“I encourage everyone to take a moment to review the updated list of materials you can now recycle from home. If you’re unsure, there is a new recycling checker tool available at www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/recyclechecker or just ensure you only put the following in your blue bin from March 31:
- Tetra Pak items such as drink cartons
- Plastic bottles, pots, tubs, food trays and toothpaste tubes
- Aluminium foil and food trays
- Aluminium tubes, for example empty tomato purée tubes
- Tins, cans and aerosols
- Paper and card
“Thank you for playing your part. Every small action helps protect our environment.”
RBC’s Cabinet Portfolio Holder for Environment and Safety, Cllr Rob Inglis, added: “Our aim is to reduce confusion, make recycling easier to understand, and ensure residents know exactly what goes in the blue bin.
“A consistent, county-wide waste system means we can continue using the single mixed blue recycling bin for most materials.
“As always, please ensure all items are dry, clean, and free from food residue.
“These changes give residents an extra opportunity to help us move even closer to achieving a 60% recycling rate, ahead of the introduction of food waste collections next year.”
Cllr Clarke and Cllr Inglis recently visited James Peacock Infant and Nursery School in Ruddington to share information about the upcoming recycling updates.
School Science Subject Leader and PSQM Hub Leader Mrs Emma Twomey said: “At James Peacock, the children are incredibly excited about this positive step forward.
“They are passionate about protecting the environment and are eager to play their part. This initiative supports their growing understanding of the importance of reducing waste and caring for our planet.
“As a school, we are committed to promoting the values of reduce, reuse, and recycle, and these bin changes will help us strengthen these habits both within the classroom and beyond.
“Our pupils are enthusiastic about continuing these practices at home, encouraging their families and communities to make more sustainable choices.
“It is inspiring to see such meaningful action being taken, and we look forward to the positive impact this will have for our future.”
For further details on the latest Simpler Recycling changes, visit the RBC website.