Simpler Recycling A4 Flyer
On October 21st, 2023, the UK government introduced the new ‘Simpler Recycling’ legislation to
reform waste collections and recycling across England. This new regulation aims to standardise
recycling, ensuring the reduction in landfill waste and contributing to a more sustainable future.
Under the new legislation, all businesses with 10 or more employees are required to separate
their waste into specific categories: plastic, paper and card, glass, metals, and food waste. This
means that businesses must have at least three separate bins for food waste, glass, and
recyclables by March 2025.
Businesses must be aware of upcoming deadline they need to meet:
31st March 2025 – businesses and relevant non-domestic premises in England will need to
arrange for the collection of the core recyclable waste streams, with the exception of
garden waste (glass, metal, plastic, paper and card, and food waste).
Prepare your business for the upcoming legislation by ensuring you have the proper containers
and waste collection systems in place. This is especially crucial for food waste, which must be
separated from general waste in designated container.
