What is Simpler Recycling legislation?
Simpler Recycling is legislation being introduced in England to reform households’ and business’ waste and recycling collections.
It aims to increase recycling rates by:
When is it changing and who does it affect?
By 31st March 2025
English businesses and organisations with 10 or more full-time equivalent employees will need to separate recyclable materials from general waste.
By 31st March 2026
The new legislation rolls out to households. Local Authorities will have to provide services that allow householders to separate recyclables.
By 31st March 2027
Lastly, it extends to businesses with less than 10 full-time employees. At this point everyone will also need to separate plastic film, packaging, and bags.
What do I need to do to stay compliant?
Food
If your business produces any amount of food waste, including your employees lunch leftovers, then you will need to separate it from general waste and arrange a collection.
Recycling
Specific recyclable materials can be collected together as dry mixed recycling. This includes paper, card, plastic and aluminium.
Glass
If your business generates glass waste, then you need a separate bin and collection.
General Waste
If your business still generates other non-recyclable waste, then you will need a general waste bin.
Simpler Recycling Bins
We've made it easy and cost-effective to become compliant with our range of recycling bins. We supply everything you need to streamline your recycling process, including bins, labels and liners to prevent contamination of your waste. Our comprehensive range of corrugated cardboard and plastic Correx bins are available in two sizes, large 60L bins for general areas such as communal offices and canteens, and small 25L desk-side bins for individual offices and smaller spaces. Additional bin liners and labels are also available for purchase.
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