00:00Councils across northeast England are recycling less household waste than a decade ago, according to official figures.
00:08Data shows that 12 local authorities sent 352,000 tonnes for recycling in 2023 to 2024, down 18% on
00:192014 to 2015.
00:20Middlesbrough and Stockton recorded some of England's lowest recycling rates.
00:24Middlesbrough Council says stricter quality rules mean contaminated items are now rejected.
00:31It plans new red-lidded bins and food waste caddies under government reforms.
00:35Stockton Council says it recognises rates are low and will introduce weekly recycling collections, with general waste moving to fortnightly
00:43schedules.
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