Exciting news for Cardiff residents! Get ready for some big changes in recycling as the city gets serious about going green. Starting this summer, households will receive an additional bag to make recycling soft plastics a breeze. We’re talking about those pesky wrappers, bread bags, and crisp packets that usually end up in the bin.
The new system is straightforward: you’ll be given special 30-litre bags to keep your soft plastics clean and dry. Just pop them inside your current red bag with cans and plastic containers for collection. Not only is this easy, but it’s also set to boost Cardiff’s recycling rates significantly ahead of the national requirements coming in 2027.
Cllr. Norma Mackie is leading the charge in this initiative, highlighting that soft plastics make up a big chunk of our waste. By improving recycling efficiency and reducing waste, Cardiff is stepping up its green game. While this change won’t yet apply to flats with communal bins, trials are in the works to figure out the best way forward.
Plus, there’s good news for those using absorbent hygiene products – collections will move from biweekly to weekly starting April 2026. It’s all part of the push to hit the Welsh Government’s target of recycling 70% of municipal waste.
Though Cardiff has been playing catch-up compared to other counties, Cllr. Mackie points out that our bustling city naturally produces more waste due to its larger population. With these new measures, Cardiff is set to lead the recycling revolution, making a cleaner, greener city for all. Let’s do our part and embrace these changes! 🌿♻️