The City of Lincoln Council is mulling over the decision to postpone the debut of a new recycling policy compelling residents to separate paper and cardboard. The council’s report recommends delaying the initiative until 2027, referring to the challenges many Lincoln properties might face when dealing with an extra bin. Some Lincolnshire districts have already adopted the dual recycling system to diminish contamination, but Lincoln’s council is predicted to object to the scheme in an imminent policy committee meeting, citing cost and complexity issues.
The Simpler Recycling scheme proposed by the government, which is expected to be obligatory across England by 31 March 2026, is under review in Lincoln. An evaluation carried out by the council underlined recurring problems with bins left on streets. Whilst areas with 240L bins might be able to accommodate a separate paper and cardboard collection, the council suggests that current service pressures make it an inappropriate time to establish such changes.
The report also outlines that contamination rates in Lincolnshire have maintained at a high level, leading to demands for boosted endeavours to promote sound recycling practices among residents. This report is based on original reporting by the BBC.
