Bins and recycling ‘Simpler Recycling’ rules The government recently brought in new rules about what councils have to collect and recycle. This is to help standardise collections across England. However, our current recycling scheme is already compliant with rules, meaning we have not had to make any changes. Bins and recycling Garden waste collections Check your collection day Education and events Flats recycling Household recycling centre (Essex County Council) Missed collections Order a new bin, box or sack Putting your bins out Report bins on highway Special collections Trade recycling and waste collections for business What goes in each bin What happens to your recycling