UK Government's Simpler Recycling legislation

The UK Government's Simpler Recycling legislation comes into effect 31/3/25 and introduces new waste separation and collection requirements for businesses, impacting operations as follows:

Key Requirements

Waste Separation: Businesses must separate waste into dry recyclables (glass, paper, plastics, metals), food waste, and non-recyclable waste. This is a legal requirement.

Timeline

• March 2025: Businesses with 10+ employees must comply.
• March 2027: All businesses, including smaller ones, must adhere.

Impacts

• Increased Costs: Additional bins, staff training, and waste collection fees.
• Landfill Tax: Higher taxes from April 2025 will penalize non-recyclable waste.
• Fines: Non-compliance may result in penalties.

Benefits

• Reputation Boost: Shows commitment to sustainability.
• Environmental Impact: Contributes to a circular economy.

We recommend that you discuss this legislation with your current waste provider, but the LTA Buying Group are also on hand to talk to any venue (whether you are an existing customer or not) about how this will impact you.

Please send any questions over to support@wasteandwashroom.com and our team will be on hand to help out.