Council set to roll out kerbside glass recycling

A council is expected to start providing kerbside glass recycling in autumn 2026.

Local authorities across England are required to offer kerbside recycling collections for a wide range of products as part of the updated Simpler Recycling legislation, including glass and flexible plastics.

A report published ahead of Bracknell Forest Council's next cabinet meeting says the introduction of a kerbside glass collection service "is a significant improvement for residents who have frequently requested this".

Residents already recycle around 75% of glass used in the borough.

The report says additional collections will be "costly" but due to government mandate, the council has "no choice" but to implement the service.

Wheeled bins have been recommended as "the most practical and safest way" to collect the glass.

For houses, a 140 litre bin will be provided, while flats and communal areas will be provided with bins up to 360 litres.

It will cost around £980,000 for the vehicles needed, as well as £800,000 for the containers, with three 26-tonne glass collection vehicles required and a 16-tonne vehicle for limited access collections.

The report says 12 extra crew members will be needed for the scheme.

While delivery of the new bins across the borough will be a "logistical challenge", it will enable the council to communicate with residents over how it works, the report adds.

The cabinet will make a decision on Tuesday.

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