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Workplace recycling in England changed on 31 March 2025. Guidance for all businesses, charities and public sector organisations on separating recyclable waste.
Guidance for waste collectors on household recycling requirements in England, which change on 31 March 2026.
Public and private waste collectors must follow the regulation on collecting certain wastes separately.
Business waste management in England - your duty of care, waste collection, licences and waste transfer notes
Find out if your council collects recycling, how to recycle household waste such as mobile phones, computers, packaging and green waste
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
UK organisations that are affected by extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging may need to get evidence of packaging waste recycling and pay disposal fees.
Information for consumers.
Identify, describe, classify and manage waste upholstered domestic seating containing persistent organic pollutants (POPs).
How to report a business or organisation that is not separating or collecting recyclable waste in line with the Simpler Recycling rules.
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