13 May 2026
What the New UK Waste Recycling Rules Mean for Businesses, Packaging Companies, and Food & Drink Producers
England introduced one of the biggest shifts in waste management in over a decade. As of 31 March 2026, new waste recycling rules came into force as part of the government’s Simpler Recycling reforms - a nationwide effort to standardise what we recycle, how we recycle it, and who is responsible for managing waste.By standardising the system, the aims are to reduce confusion and increase recycling rates.


