From 1 April 2026, landfill tax in the UK will rise again. The standard rate will increase to £130.75 per tonne, reinforcing landfill as the most expensive waste disposal option for most businesses.
This commercial waste guide covers everything you need to know in 2026.
Any business that produces hazardous waste must use a consignment note whenever that waste leaves its premises. The document forms part of the waste duty of care, which requires organisations to manage waste safely and responsibly.
Mis-flushed items are products that get flushed down toilets when they should go in the bin. Our expert analysis claims these items contribute to approximately 215,101 sewer blockages a year, with an estimated national cost of £143,472,200.
One year after Simpler Recycling became mandatory for larger businesses in England, compliance has improved. But pressure on infrastructure, rising food waste volumes, and new enforcement powers mean the system is experiencing some teething errors.
This guide explains how to manage waste in a restaurant and build a system that works during busy services and quieter seasons.
This guide explains how to handle facility waste and build a system that works for your building.
The Environment Agency has announced it will charge £118 per hour to businesses in England that fail to comply with Simpler Recycling rules. Here’s everything you need to know.
This guide explains what counts as care home waste, what causes it, and how to manage it in line with current UK legislation and best practice.
This guide explains what warehouse waste looks like in practice and how to control it in 2026.
Published 7th January 2022 by Mark Hall. Last modified 9th June 2026