Every Christmas item you can and can't recycle - or face hefty fines
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Brits are being urged to stay informed about what can and can't be recycled over the festive period to avoid potential fines. While Christmas is a time of joy and celebration, it also results in a significant increase in waste. In the UK, local councils are particularly vigilant for any incorrect waste disposal during this period. Failure to recycle properly or putting out rubbish outside of scheduled collection times could lead to penalties.
Recent figures reveal that the UK sends 277,000 miles of wrapping paper to landfill each year, and some estimates suggest that 17.2 million Brussels sprouts go uneaten. A typical Christmas also reportedly sees Brits discard two million turkeys. One tree can produce 3,000 Christmas cards, which means it can only provide enough cards for 176 people. If around one billion Christmas cards are thrown away, that equates to the loss of 33 million trees.
Home expert Bert Hofhuis from Every Investor is on hand to help you navigate these rules and avoid fines. Here's what you need to know, reports Lancs Live. Local council rules: Each local council in the UK has its own unique rules regarding waste disposal and recycling. It's crucial to familiarise yourself with the specific rules set by your council.
Collection times: Collection schedules can change over the festive period. Be sure to check for any changes to the regular timetable over Christmas and New Year. Wrapping paper: Not all wrapping paper can be recycled. Avoid foil or glitter-covered paper. If it scrunches and stays scrunched, it's likely recyclable.
