When a family trip to Bewilderwood sparked a question about whether waste-to-energy is really better than landfill, we found ourselves revisiting one of the biggest debates in rubbish. We explore the trade-offs between incineration and landfill, the idea of landfill mining, and whether today's waste could become tomorrow's resource. Plus, a brilliant listener story about a 10-year-old podcast fan putting his waste knowledge to good use.

This episode of Recycled Content, is the 'Rubbish Question' from episode 59 of Talking Rubbish, which first aired on 11th September 2025.

While every effort has been made to provide the most accurate information, recycling guidance changes quickly and some advice may become outdated over time. Always check with your local council for the rules that apply to recycling in your area. On the main Talking Rubbish podcast, we include an additions and corrections section where we update anything we may have got wrong.

These clips come from the weekly show, Talking Rubbish - The Recycling Podcast

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