It is time to prepare for the new recycling waste legislation coming into effect in England on 31st March 2025

The new legislation will require businesses in England to separate their dry recycling and food waste from their general waste. This is part of the UK governments initiative to standardise waste practices under the Environmental Act (2021). This will ensure that less wasted foodgoes to landfill and is instead disposed of responsibly.

Who does this new legislation relate to?

This legislation applies to a wide range of sectors including restaurants, cafes, pubs, schools, nurseries, care homes etc. It applies to businesses with 10 or more full time employees producing more than 5kg of waste food per week.

Businesses with fewer than 10 full time employees will have until 31^st March 2027 to comply. However, DEFRA are encouraging businesses to comply at the earliest opportunity.

How will this affect your kitchen?

• Organise suitable recycling and food waste collection arrangements
• Have separate kitchen bins for general waste, recycling, food waste

Alert – The deadline for businesses with 10 or more full time employees producing more than 5kg of waste food per week is 31^st March 2025. We recommend preparing for the changes now.

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