From 31st March 2025, new workplace recycling legislation will come into force in England, requiring businesses to adopt stricter waste separation practices. This initiative aims to boost recycling rates, reduce landfill waste, and support the country’s environmental goals.
Under the new regulations, all businesses, charities, and non-domestic premises must separate their waste into three categories:
- Dry Recyclables: C3, paper, metal, cardboard, and glass.D3
- Food Waste: For businesses that produce food waste (e.g. restaurants, offices with kitchens)
- Residual Waste: Non-recyclable materials
