# Municipal waste and recycling service upgrades > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/municipal-waste-and-recycling-service-upgrades > Updated: 2026-09-23T00:22:31.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 3. Local governments in Australia and the United Kingdom continue to implement upgrades to waste management and recycling services to meet statutory targets and modernize infrastructure. In Australia, the Wentworth Shire is launching a new three-bin kerbside collection service on October 5, 2026, which will include separate bins for recycling, food and garden waste, and general waste. Residents are encouraged to trial the service before applications for additional bins open in February 2027. Other regional efforts include the City of Casey in Victoria introducing a four-bin system with glass and food/garden organics (FOGO) services, and Lismore deploying a new fleet of trucks equipped with WasteTrack technology and fire suppression systems, supported by a $5 million government grant. In the United Kingdom, Wrexham Council in Wales is expanding kerbside collections for items like batteries and tetra pak, reducing bulky waste fees, and upgrading its vehicle fleet. In Stroud, the District Council has issued guidance regarding the improper disposal of batteries and vapes to prevent vehicle fires. Meanwhile, Bracknell Forest Council is reviewing the operating hours of two household waste recycling centres managed through the re3 partnership; the review follows summer trials aimed at addressing financial pressures, though councillors have noted concerns regarding potential increases in fly-tipping. ## Claims - Stroud District Council is advising residents to flatten cardboard, keep recycling loose, and use specific kerbside services for batteries and vapes to prevent fires and improve efficiency. (single source) - The council's kerbside service allows for the recycling of up to 10 household batteries and five vapes per week. (single source) - Lismore City Council has begun rolling out a new waste collection fleet funded by a $5 million New South Wales Government grant. (single source) - The new Lismore waste trucks utilize WasteTrack technology to provide real-time data on pickups and contamination. (single source) - Wrexham's recycling rate rose from 60.6% in 2023/24 to 65.1% in 2024/25. (single source) - Wrexham Council plans to reduce bulky waste collection costs from £57.50 to £25 to help decrease fly-tipping. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-23: Local councils review waste management and recycling services Local authorities in Bracknell, UK, and Wentworth Shire, Australia, are adjusting waste management services, including recycling centre hours and new three-bin kerbside collection systems. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/local-councils-review-waste-management-and-recycling-services ### 2026-09-17: Municipalities upgrade waste management and recycling services Municipalities in the UK and Australia are upgrading waste services through new vehicle fleets, improved recycling protocols, and technological investments to increase efficiency and safety. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/municipalities-upgrade-waste-management-and-recycling-services ### 2026-08-31: Australian councils implement new waste and recycling bin systems Australian councils in Victoria and New South Wales are rolling out new bin systems to meet state recycling mandates, including dedicated glass and organic waste collection. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/australian-councils-implement-new-waste-and-recycling-bin-systems --- Cite as: Municipal waste and recycling service upgrades. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/municipal-waste-and-recycling-service-upgrades