Government Regulations for Businesses in Wales

What is Workplace Recycling?

From 6 April 2024, it became law for all businesses, charities, and public sector organisations in Wales to separate their waste for recycling. From 6 April 2026 the second phase of these regulations will roll out and these require the segregated collection of Small Waste Electricals and Electronic Equipment (sWEEE). To ensure all our customers are well-prepared for the upcoming changes, we’ve made it hassle-free to update waste containers to those required by the new obligations.

Six core waste streams

Workplace Recycling regulations will obligate workplaces in Wales to start separating all recycling materials into six core waste streams. This means the recyclable waste will have to be segregated, stored, and collected separately by 6 April 2024. The materials that will need to be separated for collection are:

Food

For premises that produce more than 5kg of food waste a week

Paper and card

Glass

Metal, plastic, and cartons

Small waste electrical and electronic equipment (sWEEE)

Unsold textiles

Female employee in front of waste vehicles

How Biffa can support you?

We’re offering paper and card plus plastic, metal and carton collection services to all our customers who may need to add recycling to their waste services. Plus, we’re providing flexible container options, allowing our customers to use either bags or bins for General Waste or recycling services. We’ve also published a helpful guide on Workplace Recycling. Download it now and share it with your colleagues to ensure you’re fully compliant with the new regulations by 6 April 2024.

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