Simple Steps for Businesses to Meet the New Simpler Recycling Legislation in Breckland

From April 2025, all businesses in England must follow the new Simpler Recycling legislation. This means food waste and recyclable materials will need to be collected separately.

For businesses across Breckland and Norfolk, in Dereham, Swaffham, Watton, Attleborough, or Thetford, getting ready doesn't have to be difficult. With a few small changes, you can make sure your business is compliant, and your staff know exactly what to do

Here are four simple steps to get started:

Step One: Audit your waste
Check what types of waste your business produces. Is it mostly food waste, packaging, or paper? A short waste audit will give you the answers. If you're unsure where to begin, we can help.

Step Two: Train your staff
Make sure everyone knows how to separate food waste and recyclables. Short training sessions and simple reminders will reduce mistakes and make recycling part of the daily routine.

Step Three: Label bins clearly
Clear labels and colour-coded bins make recycling easy. Staff and customers won't have to guess which bin to use, everything will be obvious at a glance.

Step Four: Speak with your waste contractor
Ask your contractor if they can provide separate collections for food waste and recycling. If not, now is the time to explore other options. Breckland Commercial Waste offers services designed to meet the new rules.

Support for Breckland Businesses

We'll continue to share updates and support through the Breckland Commercial Waste service. Whether you're based in Watton, Attleborough, Dereham, Thetford, or Swaffham, we're here to help you understand what Simpler Recycling and food waste collection mean for your business.

Need Help?

Our Business Waste team at Breckland Council is here to support you. We'll make the move to Simpler Recycling as easy as possible.

Book a waste audit today