{"id":6428,"date":"2025-04-22T09:49:27","date_gmt":"2025-04-22T09:49:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.paperstone.co.uk\/News\/?p=6428"},"modified":"2025-04-22T14:02:14","modified_gmt":"2025-04-22T14:02:14","slug":"waste-separation-rules-in-england-your-step-by-step-guide-to-the-new-legislation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.paperstone.co.uk\/News\/articles\/waste-separation-rules-in-england-your-step-by-step-guide-to-the-new-legislation","title":{"rendered":"Waste separation rules have changed – your step-by-step guide on what to do"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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As of 31 March 2025, the rules <\/a>around how businesses handle waste have changed. But don\u2019t worry – we\u2019ve broken it down into easy steps to keep you compliant and feeling good about doing your bit for the planet. <\/p>\n<\/div>

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Step 1: Count your crew<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Got 10 or more employees? Time to separate your business waste into four different bins.
Got fewer than 10? You\u2019ve got until 31 March 2027 to get sorted but no harm in doing your bit sooner!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 2: Rethink your bins <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Still rocking a bin under every desk? Now\u2019s the time to switch things up.
Swap those solo bins for central waste stations<\/a> – one easy-to-find spot with all four bin types. It keeps things tidy and helps everyone separate waste properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 3: Know your bins<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Each bin has its purpose, and the new rules want us to be pros at sorting.
You\u2019ll need bins for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n