Simpler Recycling
Simpler Recycling Explained
Simpler Recycling is new legislation being introduced in the UK to reform waste and recycling collections.
It aims to increase recycling rates by:
- Standardising and simplifying what is collected for recycling across England.
- Reducing confusion about what can and cannot be recycled.
- Removing recyclable material from general waste so it can be collected separately for recycling.
- Reducing contamination in recycling bins.
The biggest change will be that general waste bins can no longer be used for all office/canteen waste. Instead, waste must be separated into three fractions: Food, Dry Mixed Recyclables, and Residual. These changes do not affect C&D waste.
Materials In Scope
Glass (DMR)
- Glass packaging including bottles and jars.
Metal (DMR)
- Steel and aluminium tins and cans.
- Steel and aluminium aerosols.
- Steel and aluminium jars/bottle lids.
- Aluminium foil.
- Aluminium food trays.
- Aluminium tubes.
Plastic (DMR)
- Plastic bottles made from polyethylene terephthalate (PET, including amorphous, recycled PET), polypropylene (PP) and high-density polyethylene (HDPE).
- Pots, tubs and trays made of PET, PE, PP plastic tubes larger than 50mmx50mm.
- Cartons for food, drink and other liquids, including aseptic and chilled cartons.
Paper / Card (DMR)
- All paper and card are in scope, except:
- Paper and card that contains glitter or foil.
- Paper that is laminated.
- Stickers and sticky paper.
- Padded lined envelopes.
- Paperback and hardback books.
- Wallpaper.
Food
- All food intended for human or household pet consumption.
- Food waste from the processing or preparation of food, including inedible food parts such as bones, eggshells, fruit and vegetable skins, tea bags and coffee grounds.
Any materials not listed above should go into the Residual Bin.
For more information, please contact services@citywastelondon.co.uk or your account manager.
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