Simpler Recycling standardises waste collection across England, making it easier to recycle correctly. Workplaces will be required to use four waste streams:
- Residual (non-recyclable) waste
- Food waste – Unlike in Wales and Scotland, there is no minimum threshold in England. Some local authorities have exemptions for separate food waste collection, and co-collection of food and green waste is generally allowed.
- Paper and card – Unless a Local Authority or waste collector has obtained legislative flexibility through the TEEP test to collect these with dry recyclables.
- All other dry mixed recyclable materials (plastic, metal and glass).