Guides

Disposing of old computers, monitors, and electronic equipment from your office? WEEE regulations apply. This guide covers your legal obligations, data destruction requirements, and practical disposal routes.

UK businesses that produce food waste must collect it separately from other waste. This guide covers which businesses are affected, how to set up food waste collection, and what the regulations actually require.

Practical ways to reduce what your business spends on waste collection and disposal — while staying compliant with duty of care, Simpler Recycling, and upcoming Digital Waste Tracking requirements.

Waste segregation at source is a legal requirement under Simpler Recycling. This guide covers how to set up bin systems, prevent contamination, and meet your obligations without overcomplicating things.

If your business produces hazardous waste, you need consignment notes — not standard Waste Transfer Notes. This guide covers what counts as hazardous, how consignment notes work, and the registration requirements.

The waste hierarchy is a legal requirement under UK waste regulations. This guide explains each level, how it applies to commercial waste, and practical steps to move your business up the hierarchy.

A practical guide for UK businesses evaluating waste compliance software. Covers essential features, red flags, pricing models, and what matters most for waste-producing businesses.

A practical checklist for UK office managers to audit their waste compliance. Covers Waste Transfer Notes, carrier checks, Simpler Recycling, and Digital Waste Tracking preparation.

European Waste Catalogue codes are required on every Waste Transfer Note. This guide explains how EWC codes work, which codes apply to common business waste, and how to find the right code.

Every UK business that produces waste has a legal duty of care. This guide explains what the law requires, how to comply, and the fines for getting it wrong.

The Simpler Recycling regulations took effect in March 2025. This guide covers which businesses are affected, what waste streams must be separated, and the penalties for non-compliance.

The UK's Digital Waste Tracking mandate launches October 2026. Here's the timeline, what it replaces, who's affected first, and how to prepare your business.

How to complete a Waste Transfer Note correctly under UK law. Covers required fields, retention periods, common errors, and the transition to Digital Waste Tracking.

How to check a waste carrier licence for free on the EA public register. Covers upper vs lower tier, expiry dates, what to look for, and a free instant checker tool.