Separation of Wastes Regulations 2025
The Separation of Waste (England) Regulations 2025, entered into force on March 31, 2025, mandating that all businesses, non-profits, and public sector organizations separate recyclable materials—glass, metal, plastic, paper, and card—from general waste. Food waste must also be collected separately, with micro-firms (under 10 FTE employees) having until March 31, 2027, to comply.
These regulations implement the requirements of the Simpler Recycling policy framework
Overview
- Businesses must seperate dry mixed recycling (paper, cardboard, plastics, metals and glass) from general waste.
- Food waste must be seperated from other wastes.
- Businesses with fewer than 10 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees have a grace period until 31 March 2027.
- These regulations apply to all businesses, including offices, schools, hospitals, care homes and retailers.
