Upcoming Changes to Food Waste Recycling in Commercial Spaces – How KP Prestige Clean Can Help

New food waste recycling regulations are coming into effect, impacting businesses across the UK. From 31 March 2025, businesses will be legally required to separate food waste from other waste streams, ensuring proper disposal and recycling. This initiative, part of the Government's Simpler Recycling scheme, aims to enhance recycling rates and reduce environmental impact.

Key requirements for businesses

• Mandatory Waste Separation – businesses must segregate food waste, dry recyclables (such as plastic, metal, glass, paper and card) and residual (black bin) waste.

• Implementation Timeline:

  • 31 March 2025: applies to businesses with 10 or more full-time equivalent employees.

  • 31 March 2027: deadline for micro-firms (businesses with fewer than 10 employees) to comply.

How KP Prestige Clean can support your business

At KP Prestige Clean, we understand that adapting to new waste management regulations can be challenging. As part of our office cleaning services, we can help businesses implement efficient and compliant waste disposal practices. Here’s how we can assist:

1. Waste separation & bin management

Our trained cleaning professionals can ensure that waste is properly sorted at source, placing food waste, recyclables, and general waste in the correct bins, helping your business remain compliant.

2. Employee awareness & best practices

We can support businesses by educating staff on proper waste disposal methods, ensuring they understand the new regulations and how to correctly use designated waste bins.

3. Daily & deep cleaning services

A buildup of food waste can lead to odours and hygiene issues. Our regular office cleaning services ensure that kitchen and communal areas remain spotless, food waste bins are emptied in a timely manner, and no waste is left behind.

Why compliance matters

• Environmental impact: proper food waste recycling reduces landfill waste and allows food scraps to be repurposed into biofuels or compost, cutting greenhouse gas emissions.

• Operational efficiency: implementing clear waste disposal processes improves workplace cleanliness and may lead to cost savings.

• Avoiding penalties: failure to comply could result in enforcement actions, including compliance notices from the Environment Agency.

Get your office ready with KP Prestige Clean

With the upcoming food waste recycling changes, it’s essential for businesses to act now. KP Prestige Clean can help streamline your office cleaning and waste management practices, ensuring you stay compliant while maintaining a clean and hygienic workspace.

📩 Contact us today to discuss how we can help your business transition smoothly into these new waste recycling requirements!