How New Simple Recycling Legislations Will Affect Businesses In The UK

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How you Can Prepare For The Oncoming Simpler Recycling Legislation

 

Simpler recycling aims to introduce a simpler more efficient way for waste collection to operate throughout the country. This legislation will work through the separation of food waste and dry recyclables which will contribute to a more environmentally friendly future. This legislation was passed on the 21st of October 2023 which aims to reduce illicit activities and to tackle landfill waste and keep it at a minimal.

What Is Required Of You In Light Of This New Legislation

 

Businesses with ten employees or more must use specific containers for food and dry recyclable waste to help dedicated collection to operate, the official deadline for this legislation is March 31st of 2025. Businesses with fewer than ten employees should also be prepared to comply with this legislation as they will also be affected March of 2027.

The government will provide a full guidance by autumn 2024 with detailed information to help inform businesses about this new legislation.

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Why Is The Government Increasing Landfill Tax

 

The government have announced that they will be increasing landfill tax as a means of minimising excess waste, this legislation that is being passed does just that by promoting recycling rather than dumping.

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