What's new

New Simpler Recycling legislation was introduced by the Department for Environmental and Rural Affairs on 31st March 2025 in England.

The new legislation is part of a government move to help it achieve its Net Zero target by asking businesses to present their waste for collection in the same way that households do.

The core waste streams include:

• Non-recyclable (general waste)

• Food waste

• Paper, card and/or dry mixed recycling

• Glass

Where these streams were missing, solutions have now been provided across all OU sites.

All central bins are clearly labelled, showing the type of waste that can and can't be put in the bin, with ’No food waste’ labels added to the general waste & recycling bins to help avoid contamination of waste streams.