A spokesperson for Worcester City Council said the government was hoping to “make recycling collections more consistent across England”.
They added: “It is hoped that the new changes will help reduce confusion, improve recycling rates, and support national ambitions for 65% of household waste being recycled by 2035.”
Residents can now include the following clean and empty items in their green bin:
Aluminium foil
Plastic tubes
This is alongside the following materials that have been recycled in Worcester and Worcestershire since 2009:
Glass bottles and jars
Paper and cardboard
Cartons
Metal food and drinks cans
Aerosols
Plastic bottles, pots, tubs and trays.
Councillor Zoe Cookson said: “We’re pleased to be expanding our recycling service, making it simpler than ever for residents to recycle more from home.
“These improvements will help people recycle everyday items, cut down on waste, boost local recycling rates and support progress toward the government’s 65% recycling target.”