It is the law for all businesses, charities and public sector organisations to separate certain materials for recycling.
Rules also apply to all waste and recycling collectors and processors who manage waste from workplaces.
As part of the phased implementation of the Workplace Recycling regulations, from April 2026, the requirement on workplaces to present specified wastes separately for recycling will extend to small Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (sWEEE). Previously only unsold sWEEE was required to be separated.
You’ll find a guide to the changes on WRAP’s Business of Wales Recycling website.
The Code of Practice gives you more detailed information about the workplace recycling law and how to comply. We’ll update the Code in April 2026 when the small electricals law comes into effect.
For further information please select the following link: Workplace recycling | GOV.WALES.