{"id":23684,"date":"2025-02-27T14:59:23","date_gmt":"2025-02-27T14:59:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.manutan.co.uk\/blog\/?p=23684"},"modified":"2025-02-27T15:09:50","modified_gmt":"2025-02-27T15:09:50","slug":"preparing-for-new-waste-management-regulations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.manutan.co.uk\/blog\/cleaning-and-hygiene\/preparing-for-new-waste-management-regulations\/","title":{"rendered":"Preparing for New Waste Management Regulations"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>As of 1<sup>st<\/sup> April 2025, businesses across England with more than 10 full-time employees must adapt to new waste management rules. This legislation is already active in Wales and is now coming to England, impacting how businesses handle waste. At Manutan, we\u2019re committed to helping you navigate these changes with not only the right products but also the insights needed to stay compliant and demonstrate your commitment to sustainability.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>What\u2019s Changing? The New Waste Rules Explained<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Under the upcoming regulations, businesses must segregate their waste before it\u2019s collected for processing. This isn\u2019t just about reducing waste; it\u2019s about improving recycling efforts and sustainability across the board. Companies will need to separate dry recyclables, food waste, and general waste to ensure they are recycled properly.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key Waste Categories You Must Separate<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s a breakdown of what your business will need to sort:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Dry mixed recyclables<\/strong>: paper, plastic, metal, and cardboard can now be combined into one <a href=\"https:\/\/www.manutan.co.uk\/en\/key\/waste-separation#productBeginIndex:0&amp;orderBy:7&amp;\">bin<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Food waste<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.manutan.co.uk\/en\/key\/food-bins#productBeginIndex:0&amp;orderBy:7&amp;\">Food waste<\/a> must go into specific food waste bins for food waste collection only and can no longer be placed in general waste bins or mixed with other recyclables.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Glass<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.manutan.co.uk\/en\/key\/60-litre-recycle-bin-for-glass-home-office-steel-manutan-uk\">glass<\/a> items must be kept and disposed of separately.<\/li>\n<li><strong>General waste:<\/strong> must only contain non-recyclable and non-hazardous materials.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Implementing proper segregation will make recycling more efficient and ensure that your business stays compliant. If you&#8217;re looking to streamline your waste management, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.manutan.co.uk\/en\/key\/recycling-waste#productBeginIndex:0&amp;orderBy:7&amp;\">Manutan<\/a> offers a wide range of recycling bins that make sorting waste easy and effective.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Who\u2019s Responsible? <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Your business is responsible for ensuring that waste is separated correctly before it\u2019s transported for recycling or disposal. Additionally, businesses are prohibited from using equipment like macerators or enzyme digesters to discharge food waste or liquids into drains.<\/p>\n<p>This means investing in systems that enable proper waste segregation is essential. Employees should also be trained to follow the correct procedures, ensuring that your business is fully compliant with the law.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Benefits to businesses<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Not only will these changes help the environment, but they can also significantly enhance your business&#8217;s reputation. Here\u2019s how:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Environmental Impact<\/strong>: By improving recycling rates and reducing landfill waste, the legislation helps reduce the environmental harm caused by improper waste disposal.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cost savings: <\/strong>Streamlining waste separation helps businesses reduce disposal costs and improve recycling efficiency, ultimately saving money in the long run.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reputation<\/strong>: Demonstrating compliance with these regulations shows customers and partners that your business takes its environmental responsibility seriously. This can help attract eco-conscious customers and enhance your brand\u2019s appeal.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>How to Prepare: Next Steps for Your Business<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To ensure your business complies with these new regulations, consider these action steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Upgrade Your Waste Management<\/strong>: Invest in systems that make waste segregation easy. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.manutan.co.uk\/en\/key\">Manutan<\/a> offers solutions to help businesses streamline their waste processes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Train Your Team<\/strong>: Ensure all employees are aware of the new regulations and how to separate waste correctly.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Signage<\/strong>: Invest in signs and labels, so staff can easily dispose of waste correctly.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Stay Informed<\/strong>: Keep up with the latest changes to ensure your business remains compliant.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>These changes may seem challenging at first, but they provide a real opportunity to enhance your environmental impact and build a stronger, more sustainable business. Shop our full <a href=\"https:\/\/www.manutan.co.uk\/en\/key\/recycling-waste#productBeginIndex:0&amp;orderBy:7&amp;\">range<\/a> and prepare now!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As of 1st April 2025, businesses across England with more than 10 full-time employees must adapt to new waste management rules. 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