Overview
- A TikTok binman whose video was picked up by national outlets on Friday said crews may reject recycling if they find carrier bags, black bags or plastic film.
- He said soft plastics can tangle sorting equipment and contaminate whole loads at materials recovery sites.
- Councils require crews to leave bins that are contaminated, too heavy or not presented as instructed.
- Most kerbside schemes accept hard plastics like bottles and metal tins, while soft plastics should go to supermarket drop-off points at Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda, Morrisons or Waitrose.
- Residents who are unsure are urged to check their council website or ask their collection team to avoid missed pick-ups.