Simpler Recycling in England

The Government and Defra have acted on the contamination increase caused by the current dry mixed recycling process where multiple materials can be collected in one bin / skip. Are you ready for the new guidelines on segregation of waste in the ‘Simpler Recycling’ initiative?

Simpler Recycling explained

The UK Government’s Simpler Recycling policy is bringing big changes to business recycling rules. In practice, it is very similar to Workplace Recycling Law already in effect in Wales; Businesses will need to separate recycling into the same categories as households.

The aim with simpler recycling 2025 is to:

Make recycling easier for everyone.
Help the UK reach its environmental targets.
Reduce confusion caused by different local rules.
Make sure more waste is actually recycled and
not sent to landfill.

Read policy paper of the full details of the guidelines

What does this mean
for your business?

If you’re a business in England with 10 or more employees*, you’ll need to:

Review your current recycling process – mixing materials in one bin or skip is no longer acceptable. Especially mixing paper and cardboard with all other dry mixed recyclables has increased contamination within the recycling waste stream.
Make sure to segregate paper and cardboard from other dry mixed recycling (plastics, cans, etc.).
Prepare for enforcement from 2025 onwards.

* Small businesses (with fewer than 10 full-time equivalent employees) have until 31 March 2027 to comply with the new recycling rules.

For many businesses the result is:

More bins, more contamination, more collections, less space, higher costs …

Avoid yet another bin!
Recycle simpler with Mil-tek

Say goodbye to more bins, overflowing bins and inefficient waste systems. With Mil-tek balers, you can compact cardboard and plastics directly on-site, transforming your waste management process.

Why choose on-site recycling with Mil-tek?

Take control: No more watching your carefully sorted recyclables get mixed during collection. Keep recycling where it belongs – under your control.
Stay compliant: Easily meet new government waste regulations with efficient, on-site solutions.
Boost your green credentials: Show your commitment to sustainability with a streamlined, eco-conscious waste strategy.
Cut costs and save space: Reduce waste management expenses and reclaim valuable floor space by replacing bulky bins and skips with compact balers.

Bale your cardboard and plastic on site – and save time and money!

By baling your waste on site, you can:

Save time by baling rather than flattening boxes – watch the video to see how much time you could save!
Take advantage of low cost or even free recycling of baled cardboard by a local recycler.
Remove costly contamination costs of non-recyclables in your mixed recycling waste stream.
Ensure a tidy ‘recycling area’ with bales rather than loose card flying around or overflowing from small bins or skips.