Big changes are coming to how the UK recycles, but here's what you should know in the meantime. As British households prepare to put away the Christmas decorations for another year, many will also be thinking about a clear-out ahead of a fresh start for 2026.

Tires have many useful applications even after they're worn out, such as swings, retaining walls, and flower planters. They can even be shredded and incorporated back into the roads we drive on, providing some benefits that pure asphalt does not keeping them out of landfills.

You do not need to sneak around and ditch your Christmas tree on a sidewalk when no one is looking. Recology is happy to pick up your tree for free if you just leave it next to your compost bin when putting out trash and recycling.