Simpler Recycling for Schools

New regulations require your school to separate recyclable materials and food waste from your general waste.

From the 31st March 2025, schools, along with businesses, hospitals and other non-household premises will be required to separate dry recyclable waste such as paper, card, glass, metals and plastic, from food waste and black bin waste.

Many schools already have recycling and food waste collections in place, but if your school hasn’t, then contact your waste collection provider to discuss your options. Even if you do have a recycling system in place, it would be a good idea to review your collection arrangements and make sure you comply with the new legislation.

Find out more

• Simpler recycling: workplace recycling in England – GOV.UK
• WRAP

If your school needs help getting staff and pupils to use recycling bins correctly, visit the Devon Waste Education Team’s Zone website where you’ll find a wide range of activities, lesson plans, videos and details of how to book free educational workshops.