Important information – Simpler Recycling 2025
From 31 March 2025, new government legislation, Simpler Recycling, becomes enforceable.
It will require all businesses and non-domestic properties with 10 or more full-time equivalent employees to separate recycling from general waste.
The new regulations aim to increase and simplify recycling, by ensuring the same materials are recycled whether at home, school or work and across the country.
To following core recycling materials must be separated for recycling:
- Glass,
- cardboard,
- paper,
- plastic,
- metals and
- food.
Food waste must be presented separately from other recyclables. Paper and card must also be separated from other recyclables.
Businesses with less than 10 employees will be subject to the same terms, however they will have until March 2027 to implement the changes.
We can provide a solution to collect all your recycling and food waste, ensuring your business remains compliant.
Find out more about your responsibilities as a business in regards to Waste Disposal and Simpler Recycling.