The Environment Act 2021 introduced new legislation that requires businesses to recycle commercial waste.
Our partner, Biffa, has shared resources with us relating to the changes in the Environment Act 2021.
What is changing with Simpler Recycling?
For most businesses, the biggest change will be that you can no longer use a general waste bin for all your waste. If you are currently disposing of any of the following recyclable materials in general waste, then you will need to separate them out and arrange for a collection:
- Recycling Requirements: If your business has 10 or more full-time (or equivalent) employees across all locations, you must separate recyclable materials from general waste for collection by 31 March 2025.
- Simpler Recycling with Biffa: You’ll likely only need 3 bins (or 4 if you produce glass waste).
Further Reading
Simpler Recycling for businesses – Biffa
Simpler recycling: household recycling in England – GOV.UK
Simpler recycling: regulation, timing and implications | DWF Group
