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Simpler Recycling Legislation: Less Than 8 Weeks To Go…

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The countdown has begun to the new Simpler Recycling regulations for businesses across England which come into effect on 31st March 2025.

There are less than 8 weeks to go until organisations with over 10 full-time equivalent employees are required to separate food waste and dry recycling from general waste collection. This includes organisations such as businesses, schools, hospitals, and other premises such as government buildings.


The director for Genee Consulting, who is leading the new Waste Aware North East campaign, is urging organisations that it is not too late to ensure they are compliant.


Jo Holmes said: “Organisations still have time to ensure they comply with the new simpler recycling regulations. Not only is recycling better for the environment, but it also makes good business sense—reduce waste, cut costs. Help is available and there are lots of free resources and guidance available to help organisations make the transition smooth.”


Here is a checklist for what you need to do –


1. Identify your waste streams

2. Set up an internal system for any materials not currently collected

3. Contact a waste collection company to organise collection of materials

4. Educate your staff and customers about what they need to do

5. Monitor new system to ensure it is fully compliant with new regulations


The Waste Aware campaign has been launched through a partnership including Genee Consulting, Net Zero North East England and the North East Recycling Forum. Sponsored by J&B Recycling, Alupro, Olive Compliance and Suez, it is aimed at helping businesses prepare for the changes.


Materials for separate collection include:


• Food waste

• Paper and cardboard

• Metals (i.e. cans, tins, foils), plastic (i.e. pots, tubs and trays) and glass (i.e. bottles and jars)


Many organisations will need to separate and recycle their food waste, no matter how small the quantity they generate. This is to avoid as much food waste as possible ending up in landfill and producing harmful greenhouse gases.


All food intended for human or household pet consumption and biodegradable material such as fruit and vegetable skins, tea bags, bones, among others, needs to be recycled.


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