The new Simpler Recycling regulations came into effect in England on the 31st March 2025 and will be applied to micro firms (fewer than 10 full-time equivalent employees) on 31st March 2027. The regulations require all workplaces in England to separate their waste before it is collected, including any waste produced by employees, customers and visitors.

At previous Fit for the Future webinars members have shared approaches and discussed challenges, opportunities and areas of uncertainty with regards to these regulations.  We are delighted to announce that the Environment Agency will be providing Fit for the Future members with an overview on the Simpler Recycling regulations and will answer any questions you might have.

The Environment agency will cover:

·       Who the Simpler Recycling regulations apply to and what is required

·       The materials in scope

·       What collectors/producers need to do

·       How the Environment Agency will assess compliance

·       Details of our compliance/enforcement options

There will also be details of resources and support.

All members are very welcome to attend, whether you are directly involved in your organisation’s waste recycling or would like to find out more about the scheme.  Please do circulate details to any colleagues from your organisation that this webinar would be of interest and use to you, we would love to see them there.

The Environment Agency is the environmental regulator for England and the Simpler Recycling regulations apply to England only.  The webinar will however focus on general approaches to recycling and the discussion will include current equivalents in other countries.  We hope that all Fit for the Future members throughout the UK will find this webinar of use.  Please note that we hope to get equivalent UK wide updates confirmed shortly.