Waste, Recycling & the Environment

Business Waste

Stratford-on-Avon District Council does not carry out any commercial waste collections. Businesses should not use the councils domestic collection service for their waste disposal requirements.

All businesses are under a Duty of Care for their waste under section 34 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 . This duty includes a requirement to only transfer waste to an authorised person and to transfer a written description of the waste to the person taking it. For more information, click on the link below:

Commercial Waste Management | Stratford-on-Avon District Council

Business Recycling

From 31 March 2025, all businesses, charities, and public sector organisations in England must follow new workplace recycling rules under the Simpler Recycling reforms. This means separating dry recyclable materials (plastic, metal, glass, paper, and card), food waste, and residual waste before collection. The aim is to reduce contamination and improve recycling rates. Waste collectors must also collect these materials separately, and paper/card must be kept apart from other recyclables unless impractical. Micro-firms (with fewer than 10 full-time equivalent employees) are exempt until 31 March 2027. Non-compliance may lead to enforcement by the Environment Agency.

Simpler recycling: workplace recycling in England - GOV.UK

Environment

We believe environmental protection must go beyond words. It demands measurable action-restoring ecosystems, cutting emissions, improving air water quality, and ensuring future resilience.

Whether through promoting pollinator habitats, enforcing clean-air standards, or supporting habitat restoration, every step connects to a larger mission: safeguarding our environment for coming generations.