Workplace rules on separating recycling and waste now in force

New rules on how recycling and waste should be sorted in workplaces came into force in England on 31 March 2025.

New rules on how recycling and waste should be sorted in workplaces came into force in England on 31 March 2025.

The rules are designed to simplify recycling procedures while reducing the amount of waste sent to landfill or for incineration.

Under the new rules, workplaces with 10 or more employees need to arrange for collection of:

  • Dry recyclable materials – this would include plastic, metal, glass, paper and card.
  • Food waste.
  • Residual (non-recyclable) waste.

Depending on their waste collector, workplaces may need to separate paper and card from other dry recyclable materials.

The Environment Agency is the regulator for the new Simpler Recycling rules. They have confirmed their commitment to supporting businesses, both waste producers and collectors in applying the rules.

Further recycling changes will come into force for businesses and households over the next couple of years as the Simpler Recycling rules take effect.

See: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-rules-simplifying-recycling-for-workplaces-in-england-come-into-force

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