1. What Counts as a Correction?

A correction is a change made because previously published information was inaccurate, misleading, incomplete in a material way, or no longer supported by reliable evidence.

Not every edit is a correction. Articles may also be improved for readability, formatting, navigation, additional context, or newer information without the earlier version having been wrong.

2. How Readers Can Report an Error

Readers can report suspected errors through our Contact Us page. A useful correction request should identify the exact information that appears wrong.

When possible, please include:

• The URL of the RecycleGuideHub article.
• The heading or section containing the issue.
• The specific statement that may be inaccurate.
• An explanation of the suspected error.
• A reliable supporting source, preferably an official source.
• The relevant city, council, county, state, or region.

3. How We Review Correction Reports

A correction request does not automatically mean published information is wrong. We first review the claim and relevant evidence.

4. Verification Before Making a Correction

We aim to avoid replacing one error with another. Therefore, material corrections should be supported by appropriate evidence.

We generally prefer primary sources, such as government agencies, councils, municipalities, official facility operators, manufacturers, environmental regulators, and official service providers.

If evidence is unclear or conflicting, we may delay a material change until the information can be reasonably verified.

5. Minor Corrections

Minor edits that do not materially change the meaning of an article may be corrected without a formal correction notice.

Examples may include:

• Spelling and grammar corrections.
• Punctuation fixes.
• Formatting repairs.
• Minor readability improvements.
• Fixing an obvious typographical error.
• Repairing or replacing a broken link when the underlying claim remains unchanged.

These changes improve presentation but generally do not alter the factual substance of the article.

6. Material Corrections

A material correction involves information that could meaningfully affect a reader’s understanding or decision.

Examples may include correcting:

• An inaccurate disposal or recycling fee.
• An incorrect facility address or access requirement.
• A false statement about whether an item is accepted.
• An incorrect booking procedure.
• A misleading recycling rule.
• A significant safety instruction.
• An incorrect statement about a government or private organization.

When helpful, a significant correction may include an editorial note explaining what was changed.

7. Difference Between an Update and a Correction

Recycling information can change after publication. For example, a council may introduce a new collection program or a recycling facility may change its opening hours.

If the original article accurately reflected the rules at the time it was published, changing the article to reflect a later policy is an update rather than necessarily a correction.

By contrast, if the original article misstated the applicable rule, that change may be treated as a correction.

8. Corrections Caused by Source Changes

Sometimes an external source changes without clearly documenting the previous version. In other cases, a source may move to a new URL, remove a service, or revise its instructions.

When we identify such a change, we may update the article and replace the source link where an appropriate current source is available.

We may also remove unsupported information if a reliable replacement source cannot be found and the claim is no longer reasonably verifiable.

9. Safety-Related Corrections

Reports involving hazardous or potentially dangerous materials receive particular attention.

Examples may include asbestos, chemicals, batteries, fuel, gas cylinders, contaminated waste, medical waste, damaged electronics, and flammable materials.

10. Corrections Involving Third-Party Information

Our articles may mention recycling centers, councils, charities, manufacturers, businesses, government agencies, or other organizations.

If an organization asks us to correct information about its services, we may review the request against current public or verifiable evidence.

We do not automatically alter accurate editorial information simply because a third party would prefer different wording.

11. Disputed or Conflicting Information

Sometimes reliable sources appear to conflict. For example, a general municipal page may differ from a specific facility page.

In such cases, we aim to determine which source is newer, more specific, and directly responsible for the service in question.

If a meaningful disagreement cannot be fully resolved, the article may describe the uncertainty and advise readers to confirm the detail directly before taking action.