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How and when local authorities can and cannot use fixed penalty notices (FPNs) for householders not complying with waste receptacle requirements.
How to dispose of household waste legally. Check your council’s website for bin collection, bulky waste collection. What you must do if using private companies
Business waste management in England - your duty of care, waste collection, licences and waste transfer notes
You must: keep waste to a minimum by doing everything you reasonably can…
You must store waste safely and securely. To do this: store waste in a…
For each load of non-hazardous waste you move off your premises, you need…
Contact the organisation in your region if you have any questions about…
Includes collecting large waste items, garden waste and reporting problems
Find out how to get a recycling bin from your local council
Workplace recycling in England changed on 31 March 2025. Guidance for all businesses, charities and public sector organisations on separating recyclable waste.
This page describes standard package designs for Low Heat Generating Waste (LHGW).
Information for consumers.
Guidance for waste collectors on household recycling requirements in England, which change on 31 March 2026.
Waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) - retailer and wholesaler responsibilities, waste collection and compliance schemes.
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