New waste disposal rules are in effect across England, requiring residents to follow specific guidelines to avoid uncollected rubbish. The 'Simpler Recycling' reforms, under the Environment Act 2021, mandate separate collections for food waste, paper, card, glass, metal, and plastic. Local authorities must provide clear information about recyclable materials. Residents should check with their local council for specific rules. The government encourages councils to collect metal lids and caps with glass jars. Households should leave lids attached when recycling glass and rinse away food residue. Corks should be removed from bottles before recycling. Updated guidelines also specify which bathroom products are recyclable. Councils no longer have to recycle absorbent hygiene products, cotton wool, makeup pads, tissues, and wet wipes. Toilet paper should be flushed, and mirrors cannot be recycled in kerbside collections.