Waste management and recycling is not usually a core business issue for companies. Little time is available to chase information on how to achieve higher recycling rates and implement good practice. This guide aims to draw together the main ideas on how to recycle more in business. The information is based on guidance published by government programmes and our own experiences in running a two-year business programme called Recycle Resources.

Our aim is to present the main ideas in a concise and easy to understand way. We hope this has been achieved. We also hope this guide will facilitate recycling in many businesses and so contribute to greater industrial and commercial recycling rates in the UK.

Hazardous wastes that require handling by trained professionals are beyond the scope of this guide. Such wastes pose a hazard to human health or the environment and are subject to special storage, handling, recycling and disposal requirements. The information in this guide does not constitute legal advice. For a paper copy of the guide please e-mail us with your full postal details.

Why Recycle ?

Recycling - Start It

Recycling - Making it Work

Contract Considerations

Waste Legislation - Comply

Closing the Loop - Purchasing

Further information

The production of this guide has been funded by: