Simpler Recycling; New Guidelines On Workplace Recycling
To encourage recycling in workplaces, the UK government has introduced new legislation for workplace recycling in England, set to take effect from March 31, 2025 (or March 31, 2027 for micro-firms). The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has launched the 'Simpler Recycling' initiative, which requires businesses to manage their waste responsibly.
This requires all businesses and non-domestic premises to separate their waste into specific categories as dry recyclables (plastic, metal, glass, paper, card), food waste, and residual waste (black bin waste) according to their waste collector's guidelines. This applies to various types of workplaces such as offices, restaurants, schools, colleges, care homes, healthcare settings, etc.
This legislation is designed to improve business recycling rates, by standardising recycling practices across England. Businesses need to arrange for separate waste collection services that meet these requirements. Garden waste must also be managed according to environmental standards. Micro-businesses with fewer than 10 employees are not required to comply until March 31, 2027.
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