Collecting refuse once every fortnight (max 4 bags) - how do I manage this?

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Our Council is bringing in a new rubbish scheme from October (when dd2 is due) whereby we can have a maximum of 4 black sacks every fortnight - the rest should be recycled.

I remember when dd1 was tiny we had ONE SACK of nappies a week. I can't face starting off with washables, it's too much stress with that horrible newborn poo, although I used them from about 6 months before.

I'm all in favour of the new refuse schemes, but how are other families coping with the new rubbish 'rules'?

Linnet, in los angeles, it's the green one for garden waste. Bit ironic since the english gardens are far greener than the californian ones.

Wonder why carboard is recyclable in la and not here.