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Simple Recycling: Making Workplace Recycling Easier

Looking for information about Simple Recycling? The official name for the new recycling system in England is Simpler Recycling, introduced to make recycling more consistent and easier for businesses and workplaces to manage.

The workplace requirements came into force on 31 March 2025, requiring businesses and other organisations to separate key recyclable materials, food waste and non-recyclable waste before collection.

For a full introduction, visit our What is Simpler Recycling? guide.

How Does Simpler Recycling Work?

Simpler Recycling creates a more consistent approach to separating workplace waste.

The main waste streams include:

Dry recycling – plastic, metal, glass, paper and card
Food waste
Non-recyclable waste

Businesses should have suitable arrangements in place to keep these waste streams appropriately separated before collection.

Making Recycling Simple in the Workplace

One of the easiest ways to improve workplace recycling is to make the correct bin obvious.

Clearly labelled and colour-coded recycling bins can help employees, customers and visitors quickly identify where different types of waste should go.

Positioning recycling and general waste containers together can also help reduce recyclable materials being incorrectly placed into general waste.

Choosing Simple Recycling Bins

The right recycling bins will depend on your workplace, available space and the types of waste you produce.

Popular options include:

Multi-stream recycling stations
Individual colour-coded recycling bins
Office recycling bins
Food waste bins
Slim recycling bins for smaller spaces
High-capacity commercial recycling bins

Using matching bins with different apertures, colours and waste labels can create a clear recycling station without taking up unnecessary space.

Recycling Bins for Businesses

From offices and schools to warehouses, retail and hospitality, every workplace has different recycling requirements.

Our range of commercial recycling bins includes different sizes, styles and waste-stream options, making it easier to create a recycling system suited to your premises.

Find out more about the workplace requirements in our Simpler Recycling for Businesses guide.

Enviroplex Bins

All in one unit to comply with simpler recycling regulations. Optional signage and waste aperature configurations

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RCY Recycling Bins

Smart, stylish and perfect for modern workplaces. Keep within the regulations while looking sharp with these bins.

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Box Recycling Bins

Box bins with interchangable lids to change the style/layout when you please.

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Meridian Envirobins

Smart and space efficent Meridian envirobins perfect for the small areas. Signage to show users where waste goes.

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Slim Cost Efficent Option

Slim Recycling Bins. Cost efficent option to comply with regulations. Stocked ready for despatch.

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All Simpler Recycling Bins

All units with interchangable waste streams to have you fully comply to these regulations.

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Need help choosing the right recycling bins? If you’re preparing your workplace for Simpler Recycling and need advice on suitable bins, waste streams or recycling stations, contact our team and we’ll be happy to help.

Official guidance: The information in this article is based on the latest UK Government guidance for Simpler Recycling and workplace recycling requirements in England. For the most up-to-date information, visit the official GOV.UK Simpler Recycling guidance -Infortmation on this page correct as of 16/09/26 .

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