Increasing our rates of waste and recycling

Fareham Borough Council is beginning its preparations to introduce 'Simpler Recycling' to Fareham.

What is Simpler Recycling?

Required under the Environment Act 2021, 'Simpler Recycling' aims to increase household recycling rates by making it possible for people across the country to recycle the same materials without needing to check what their council will accept.

Further details can be found in the Simpler Recycling Government response .

The additional costs are expected to be covered by 'New Burdens' funding from central Government.

What does this mean for Fareham residents?

• Free weekly food waste collections for all Fareham residents
• Free kerbside glass collections
• A wider range of plastics collected, including plastic pots, tubs and trays as well as cartons, paper and card and metal cans.
• Your fortnightly household waste collections would continue as always.
• The Council will continue to offer the Clip and Collect garden waste subscription service. 
• Fareham residents are likely to need three bins – one for food, one for dry recycling (including glass) and one for household waste. You will also receive a kitchen caddy to collect food waste in the home.

When will these services start?

The Council is awaiting publication of the specific Environment Act Regulations. However, our understanding is that these services must be in place by 31 March 2026.

The Council is expecting capital funding to be provided for the purchase of new food waste collection vehicles and food waste bins.

What happens until then?

All services will remain unchanged until the new services are in place. Residents will receive notification of the changes ahead of time.

You can find current information on Council Waste and Recycling here.