"Most people assume waste issues start after Christmas, but the rise actually begins a few weeks beforehand. Parcel packaging, wrapping materials and extra food shopping create almost double the usual waste. That is when households are most at risk of these lesser known fines."
"Online orders generate huge amounts of cardboard. Once a bin lid does not shut, it is classed as excess waste, and many councils do issue penalties. Breaking boxes down fully helps avoid this."
Households in the UK generate a surge in waste several weeks before Christmas because of online shopping, early gift wrapping and bulk food purchases. Councils often tighten enforcement in the run-up to Christmas and issue fines ranging from £60 to £400 for small mistakes. Overfilled bins caused by cardboard preventing lids from closing can trigger penalties up to £150. Leaving flattened cardboard beside full bins can be treated as fly-tipping and attract fines of £150–£400. Mixing soft plastics with cardboard causes recycling contamination and typically provokes fines of £60–£120. Breaking boxes down and separating materials helps avoid penalties.
Read at London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
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