New recycling rules came into effect across England on the 31st March 2026. And while this new 'Simpler Recycling' scheme has many benefits, it’s hard to ignore that it’ll also make decluttering harder. So, it’s important to be aware if you’re having a clear-out this spring.
I’m a huge advocate for a good decluttering session. Purging unwanted items can create a calm, clutter-free space, and until recently, recycling has been one of the best ways to get rid of items after a declutter. But under these new recycling rules, many items we could previously put in our recycling bins are no longer allowed.
