Will councils stop collecting cans and bottles?

When the UK Deposit Return Scheme goes live, a big question on many people’s minds is whether councils will stop collecting cans and bottles altogether. With a refundable deposit on drinks containers, more people will return their cans and bottles through dedicated return points instead of putting them in their recycling bins.

This episode of Recycled Content, is the 'Rubbish Question' from episode 26 of Talking Rubbish, which first aired on 23rd January 2025.

While every effort has been made to provide the most accurate information, recycling guidance changes quickly and some advice may become outdated over time. Always check with your local council for the rules that apply to recycling in your area. On the main Talking Rubbish podcast, we include an additions and corrections section where we update anything we may have got wrong.

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