Simpler Recycling
New legislation is transforming how businesses, charities, schools, and other non-domestic premises across England handle their waste streams, and we're here to make the transition seamless for you.
At W&S Waste Management, we understand that navigating regulatory changes can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re focused on running your business. That’s why we’ve developed comprehensive Simpler Recycling solutions designed for commercial clients throughout Dorset and beyond.
Our expert team takes the complexity out of compliance, ensuring your business meets all requirements whilst reducing costs and environmental impact.
What materials need to be recycled?
- Plastic Bottles and Containers
- Glass Packaging
- Metals (Such as Cans and Foil)
- Paper and Cardboard
- Food Waste
Where suitable, some dry recyclables, like glass, metals, and plastics, may be collected together, while paper and card may need separating depending on your waste collector’s arrangements.
Call us today on 01202 675 564 for your free tailored quote for your business recycling needs.
What is Simpler Recycling?
Simpler Recycling represents a significant shift in UK waste management legislation, introduced by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) to standardise recycling practices for workplaces, schools, healthcare facilities, and more.
This initiative required all businesses and non-domestic premises in England with 10 or more full-time equivalent employees to separate specific materials from general waste by 31st March 2025, regardless of staff distribution across multiple locations.
Micro-firms with fewer than 10 employees have until 31st March 2027 to comply, and by this date, all businesses will also need to collect plastic film and bags separately. The legislation applies to workplaces, schools, charities, medical centres, and more; not just traditional businesses. Garden waste is not covered by these reforms.
The goal is straightforward: reduce landfill, create consistent recycling standards nationwide, and support a circular economy by increasing the quality of collected materials, and early adoption means immediate cost and environmental benefits.
How to Implement Simpler Recycling in Your Workplace
Successfully implementing business recycling systems requires careful planning and the right collection infrastructure. We work closely with commercial clients to design bespoke solutions that fit seamlessly into your operations.
Here’s how we help transform your office recycling approach:
Assessment and Planning
- Comprehensive waste audit to understand your current streams
- Customised segregation plan based on your business type and volume
- Strategic placement of collection containers throughout your premises
- Staff training materials to ensure proper separation techniques
Collection and Processing
- Regular scheduled collections tailored to your business needs
- Separate containers for materials as required by legislation
- Transparent documentation proving compliance with all regulations
- Flexible scheduling that works around your operational hours
Our commercial recycling service covers all materials specified in the Simpler Recycling legislation. We accept plastic bottles at all our sites except Wimborne, along with comprehensive collection of glass, metals, paper, cardboard, and food waste. Each collection is fully documented to provide you with complete audit trails for regulatory compliance.
