NEW WORKPLACE RECYCLING LAWS ARE COMING TO ENGLAND. ARE YOU READY?
From 31st March 2025, new recycling rules affecting how businesses in England are required to separate waste for recycling will come into force. Under the legislation, all businesses with 10 or more full-time employees will need to separate “recycling relevant waste”, including dry recyclables and food waste, from general waste on site, prior to collection.
We’re here to help you understand your business’ legal obligations, as well as the benefits to your business of better recycling, and what to look for when choosing your waste management systems.
The countdown to new workplace recycling legislation in England is on.
WHAT WILL YOUR BUSINESS NEED TO RECYCLE?
Within your premises you’ll need to separate the following recyclable waste before it’s collected by your waste contractor:
This includes glass, metal, plastic, paper and cardboard. These can be presented for collection together. From March 2027 you’ll also need to recycle plastic film.
Our free guide is here to help your facility get compliant with upcoming changes in commercial recycling laws for businesses in England. Learn what you need to do, how better recycling is actually better for business and what to look for when choosing your recycling systems.
