The government has introduced a new set of regulations called ‘Simpler Recycling’ to encourage business recycling.
These new requirements affect the way businesses and non-household premises choose to handle and dispose of their waste.
Learn more about Simpler Recycling rules
What this means for your business
From 31 March 2025 businesses with 10 or more full time employees are required to separate their recycling and food waste from general waste.
This means businesses and non-household premises must have separate collections for:
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recycling waste like paper, glass bottles or cartons
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food waste like eggs, fruits or vegetables
They must also use licensed waste carriers to dispose of these waste types. These new requirements also applies to non-household premises like schools, charities, community hubs, places of worship, or hospitals.
Smaller businesses with fewer than 10 full time employees are also expected to comply with this new legislation by 31 March 2027.
How businesses can meet the new waste requirements
We provide waste collection services to businesses and non-household premises in Royal Greenwich.
We collect:
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general waste
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dry recycling
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food waste
Find out more about our business waste collection service
Talk to us about your business waste needs
Call 020 8921 4661 if you’d like to discuss your business waste needs or explore how we can help you meet the new waste requirements.
You can request a call back if you'd prefer us to contact you. We'll contact you within 2 weekdays when you request a call back.