New Recycling Rules From April 2024 For All Businesses
The Welsh Government, usually in their infinite wisdom and usually with little consultation for those it affects the greatest, have bought in new rules around recycling and waste which affects all businesses, charities and organisations who produce any waste. These rules come into force on 6th April 2024. We have compiled and details of the impact of these new rules and give some guidance on the cost of implementing these rules
From April 6th, new legislation comes into force across Wales regarding recycling and waste from businesses.
Julie James, Minister for Climate Change has issues this recent press release;
While this press release does give information about the new legislation, it fails to address the impact, financially that the new laws will have on all businesses, charities and organisations across Wales.
Caldicot Town Team are currently conducting a county wide report into the increases cost pressures being faced by businesses across Wales.
Monmouthshire County Council have issued guidance on the pricing model that could be taken up by businesses, charities and other organisations, which we have included below;
Existing contracts with waste management companies will also have to comply with new legislation so it is strongly advised to speak to your waste provider if you have not already to view and look at all your options before the law comes into place.
Caldicot Town Team, along with the vast majority of the population fully support the principle that we should all be recycling, however the cost pressure this adds to specifically individual small businesses and charity organisations is a barrier to promoting recycling within the workplace. Staff are already stretched to breaking point in the workplace, businesses are already struggling for survival in our high streets across the country and initiatives like this just heap more pressure onto those who need it the least. Welsh government could be so much more proactive in waste recycling and business support, if they simply listened to the business community, our high streets and its users, rather than making ‘top down’ decisions that do not benefit those it impacts.
