Simpler Recycling:
Construction Sector Update
20th October 2025
The Government’s Simpler Recycling legislation continues to evolve, with the latest update (October 2025) introducing new requirements that extend to the construction industry. These changes are designed to make recycling more consistent across England, helping to reduce contamination and ensure more materials are recovered effectively.
Quick Recap: What is Simpler Recycling?
Simpler Recycling is a nationwide initiative aimed at creating a consistent approach to recycling across homes and businesses. It sets out which materials must be collected for recycling, ensuring that everyone is recycling the same core items. Under the legislation, all businesses producing packaging or waste must present recyclable materials separately for collection.
What’s New for Construction Sites?
As part of the most recent update, construction sites are now required to recycle specific materials separately from general construction waste.
This includes:
- Cardboard packaging from new materials or appliances
- Food and packaging waste generated by contractors on site
The update makes clear that these recyclable materials must not be mixed or compacted with other construction waste under any circumstances.
Why It Matters
This latest guidance reinforces the Government’s commitment to improving recycling rates across all sectors, including those that have historically been more complex to manage, such as construction. By ensuring recyclable materials remain uncontaminated, businesses can help drive a more circular economy and reduce the volume of waste sent to landfill.
Supporting Customers
At Go Green, we’re helping businesses meet Simpler Recycling requirements by offering practical guidance and waste management solutions tailored to each sector. From reviewing existing site practices to identifying compliant segregation methods, our team can help ensure you’re ready for the new requirements.
Download our updated Simpler Recycling Guide to learn more about the changes and how they apply to your business.
https://gogreen.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/SIMPLER-RECYCLING-1.pdf
