Simpler Recycling kerbside glass collections
Simpler Recycling for residents continues
From April 1 2026, residents across the county will be able to recycle even more items, including Tetra Pak, in their blue recycling bins. Please look out for further details in the coming weeks in line with the Simpler Recycling national changes.
Existing Tetra Pak sites
Existing bring and recycle bank sites for Tetra Pak items are being reviewed from April 1, with the exception of Bridgford Road car park in West Bridgford which has now closed. Residents can still take their Tetra Pak items to other bring bank sites at ASDA on Loughborough Road in West Bridgford and Morrisons at Gamston until the items can be placed in blue bins from April 1 this year.
Glass recycling updates
Rushcliffe households are now benefitting from new Simpler Recycling rules that have seen kerbside glass collections introduced from outside your home from December 2025.
By March 2026, all councils in Nottinghamshire will have the collection in place.
Collections will take place every six weeks on the same day as residents' grey bin collection. You can find out dates on our find my bin day page.
The Simpler Recycling changes are part of central government plans announced in 2023 which intends to ensure all homes in England recycle the same materials at the kerbside outside your home.
Under this new service, the glass is collected more simply as mixed glass, and is then be colour sorted at the reprocessor, meaning we can continue to help your glass be remanufactured into new glass bottles and jars.
Frequently asked questions about glass recycling
When can I start to use my bin?
You can now use the glass recycling bin collection service.
What can go into my glass bin?
ONLY THESE GLASS ITEMS
- Empty glass bottles and jars of any colour.
- Food jars, drink bottles, toiletry jars, perfume bottles and reed diffuser bottles.
- Items must be empty and clean.
These items should not go into the bin.
- oven-proof glass such as Pyrex,
- mirrors,
- drinking glasses,
- vases,
- nail varnish bottes,
- window or greenhouse glass,
- microwave plates,
- spectacles,
- light bulbs or tubes.
What is happening to existing glass bring banks?
At present, the following sites will remain and all others will be removed in January 2026.
Glass Recycling sites to remain in place
| Town/Village | Location |
|---|---|
| West Bridgford | Morrisons, Gamston NG2 6PS |
| West Bridgford | ASDA, Loughborough Road NG2 7JA |
| West Bridgford | The Hook Car Park, Lady Bay NG2 5BG |
| Bingham | Newgate Street Car Park NG13 8FD |
| Cotgrave | Leisure Centre Car Park, Woodview NG12 3PJ |
| East Leake | Co-op, Main Street LE12 6PG |
| Keyworth | Bunny Lane Car Park NG12 5JU |
| Radcliffe-on-Trent | Health Centre Car Park NG12 2GD |
| Ruddington | Co-op, Church Street NG11 6HD |
Further work will be undertaken on the best collection options for communal bin stores and flat complexes where different receptacles for glass and other recyclables may be more appropriate.
Do the lids need to be taken off the bottles?
- Lids can be left on all glass bottles and jars.
Do labels need removing?
- Labels can stay on.
How can I find my bin collection day?
Use find your bin day using our online search tool or use bin calendars that were distributed in November to households.
How big is the bin?
The bin is 180 litres, smaller than your current 240 litre grey and blue bins.
What colour is the bin?
Grey bins with purple lids.
If I don't have space for a bin, what can I do with my glass?
We still have a network of bottle banks around the Borough focused on the areas that need them most. You can find your nearest bottle bank on the Recycle Now website.
What happens if I use a communal bin?
Individual sites and their residents have now been informed of arrangements.
Can you collect a bin I don’t want?
Our teams can collect a bin if it is not wanted. Please email customerservices@rushcliffe.gov.uk to inform us of your address.
How much does this cost?
This service is free for residents.
How often will the bins be emptied?
Collection dates for the new glass bin have now been detailed on a new collection calendar delivered to households in November. We plan to collect the new bins on the same day as your current grey bin collections, but on a six-week cycle.
What do I do if my bin is lost or damaged?
If your bin goes missing, complete our missing bin form. We’ll investigate what happened, and hopefully be able to find it. If your bin is damaged, it will generally be replaced free of charge. If the damage is as a result of misuse, you have to pay for a replacement.
Can I have two glass bins?
We are confident most residents will need just the one bin to be emptied every six weeks, but if you do need an additional bin contact us online.
What happens to the recycled glass?
All the glass collected is sent to a reprocessor where it is colour separated by machines and recycled back into glass bottles and jars.
Why have been bins been chosen for this service instead of other receptacles?
This is to reduce the chance of glass being spilt onto pavements or the highway outside properties causing further issues. Boxes and other options would also mean a less cost effective service and can present health and safety challenges for our collection teams.
How is this project being funded?
Central government have provided funding to support the roll out of Simpler Recycling legislation which includes making it a statutory requirement for Councils to collect glass from the kerbside by March 2026 and weekly food waste collections from October 2027. The Council’s Cabinet agreed in January 2025 to allocate further funding to support the introduction of the new collection services.
The income received from the sale of the glass collected is reinvested in the costs of running the service.
Got a question that isn't in this list? Contact our Customer Services team.