Recycling Signs

New 2025 Recycling Legislation: What Businesses Need to Know

Starting March 2025, the 'Simpler Recycling' legislation will make recycling a mandatory practice for all businesses. Here’s what you need to prepare for:

Who Does This Apply To?

By 31 March 2025, all non-household municipal premises (excluding micro-businesses) must implement recycling measures for all recyclable waste, except garden waste and plastic film.

Key Requirements

Food Waste

  1. Separate Storage & Collection:

    Food waste must be kept and collected separately from other waste.

  2. Disposal Ban

    It cannot be placed in general waste bins

Waste Separation

  1. Mixing Dry Recyclables

    Businesses can combine glass, metal, plastic, paper, and cardboard in one recycling container.

  2. Clear Separation

    Recyclable and non-recyclable waste must be distinctly sorted.

Paper Recycling Sign
Encourages correct disposal of recyclable paper waste to support environmental sustainability.
• Clearly identifies paper recycling points
• Ideal for offices, schools, and recycling areas
• Simple symbol and text for easy recognition
• Available in durable rigid plastic or self adhesive vinyl
• Helps promote eco-friendly waste management practices
Newspaper and Magazines Recycling Sign
Clearly identifies the correct disposal point for newspapers and magazines to support effective recycling.
• Indicates where newspapers and magazines should be recycled
• Ideal for offices, schools, and public recycling stations
• Clear icon and text for quick and easy recognition
• Available in durable rigid plastic or self adhesive vinyl
• Helps reduce contamination and improve recycling efficiency
Cardboard Recycling Sign
Clearly identifies the correct disposal point for cardboard to support effective recycling and waste management.
• Indicates where cardboard should be recycled
• Ideal for warehouses, offices, and recycling areas
• Clear symbol and text for quick recognition
• Available in durable rigid plastic or self adhesive vinyl
• Helps reduce waste and support sustainable practices
Telephone Directories Recycling Sign
Clearly identifies the correct disposal point for telephone directories to support paper recycling efforts.
• Indicates where telephone directories should be recycled
• Ideal for offices, public spaces, and recycling points
• Clear icon and text for quick and easy recognition
• Available in durable rigid plastic or self adhesive vinyl
• Helps reduce landfill waste and improve recycling efficiency
Mixed Paper And Card Recycling Sign
Clearly identifies the correct disposal point for mixed paper and cardboard recycling to support waste segregation.
• Indicates where mixed paper and card should be recycled
• Ideal for offices, warehouses, and recycling stations
• Clear icon and text for quick and easy recognition
• Available in durable rigid plastic or self adhesive vinyl
• Helps reduce contamination and improve recycling efficiency
Mixed Textiles And Clothes Recycling Sign
Encourage proper recycling of clothing and textiles with this clear mixed textiles & clothes recycling sign.
• Promotes correct disposal of textiles and clothing for recycling
• Ideal for recycling points, waste areas, and public collection sites
• Clear symbol and text ensure quick recognition and understanding
• Available in durable materials suitable for indoor and outdoor use
• Supports sustainability efforts and reduces landfill waste
Building Materials Recycling Sign
Clearly identifies recycling for building materials to support waste segregation and environmental responsibility.
• Indicates where building materials should be recycled
• Suitable for construction sites, waste areas, and recycling points
• Clear symbol and text for easy recognition
• Available in durable Rigid Plastic (1mm) and Self Adhesive Vinyl
• Helps improve recycling efficiency and reduce landfill waste
Hardcore And Rubble Recycling Sign
Clearly identifies designated recycling areas for hardcore and rubble waste materials.
• Indicates where hardcore and rubble waste should be disposed
• Ideal for construction sites, waste management areas, and recycling centres
• Simple icon and clear text for quick recognition
• Available in durable materials for long-lasting use
• Supports effective waste segregation and environmental compliance
Wood And Timber Recycling Sign
Clearly identifies wood and timber waste for proper disposal and recycling
• Indicates designated wood and timber recycling areas
• Suitable for recycling centres, construction sites, and waste facilities
• Clear symbol and text for easy recognition
• Available in durable 1mm Rigid Plastic or Self Adhesive options
• Helps improve waste segregation and environmental compliance
Garden Waste Recycling Sign
Clearly identifies the correct disposal point for garden waste to support environmentally responsible recycling.
• Indicates where garden waste should be disposed of
• Ideal for parks, gardens, and outdoor recycling areas
• Clear symbol and text for quick recognition
• Available in rigid plastic or self adhesive material options
• Helps promote sustainable waste management practices
Kitchen Waste Recycling Sign
Clearly identifies where kitchen waste should be recycled to help support organised waste disposal.
• Helps identify kitchen waste recycling points
• Suitable for kitchens, canteens and food preparation areas
• Green design with clear kitchen waste symbol and text
• Available in 1mm Rigid Plastic and Self Adhesive
• Encourages correct waste separation and recycling
Aluminium Cans Recycling Sign
Clearly identifies where aluminium cans should be recycled to support waste management and environmental responsibility.
• Indicates where aluminium cans can be recycled
• Ideal for recycling stations, offices, schools, and public areas
• Simple icon and text ensure quick recognition
• Available in durable material options for long-term use
• Helps promote clear recycling practices and reduce contamination
Steel Cans Recycling Sign
Clearly identify steel can recycling points with this simple and effective steel cans recycling sign.
• Indicates where steel cans should be disposed for recycling
• Ideal for recycling centres, kitchens, and waste collection areas
• Clear icon and text ensure quick recognition and understanding
• Available in durable materials for long-lasting use
• Helps improve recycling accuracy and reduce contamination
Scrap Metal Recycling Sign
Clearly mark scrap metal recycling areas with this bold and easy-to-understand scrap metal recycling sign.
• Indicates where scrap metal waste should be placed for recycling
• Ideal for industrial sites, workshops, and recycling centres
• Clear symbol and text ensure quick identification
• Available in durable materials for long-lasting performance
• Helps improve waste sorting and supports recycling efficiency
Metals Recycling Sign
Clearly identify metal recycling points with this simple and effective metals recycling sign.
• Indicates where metal waste should be disposed for recycling
• Suitable for recycling centres, industrial sites, and waste collection areas
• Clear icon and text ensure quick and easy recognition
• Available in durable materials for long-lasting use
• Helps improve waste segregation and supports recycling efforts
Aerosols Recycling Sign
Encourages correct disposal of aerosol cans by clearly indicating recycling instructions.
• Indicates that aerosol cans can be recycled
• Suitable for recycling stations, waste areas, and workplaces
• Clear symbol and text for quick recognition
• Available in durable rigid plastic or self adhesive material
• Supports environmentally responsible waste management
TV's And Monitors Recycling Sign
Clearly identify electronic waste disposal points with this TV's & monitors recycling sign.
• Indicates where TVs and monitors should be disposed for recycling
• Ideal for recycling centres, offices, and electronic waste collection points
• Clear symbol and text ensure quick recognition and understanding
• Available in durable materials for long-lasting use
• Helps promote responsible e-waste disposal and environmental protection
Fridges And Freezers Recycling Sign
Clearly identifies recycling points for fridge and freezer disposal to help support responsible waste management.
• Indicates where fridges and freezers can be recycled
• Used in recycling centres, waste facilities, workplaces and collection areas
• Clear white symbol and text on a pink background for easy recognition
• Available in 1mm Rigid Plastic and Self Adhesive materials
• Helps reduce confusion and improve recycling segregation
Batteries Recycling Sign
Clearly mark battery recycling points with this bold and easy-to-recognise batteries recycling sign.
• Indicates where used batteries should be disposed for recycling
• Ideal for workplaces, retail areas, and recycling collection points
• Clear battery symbol and text ensure quick identification
• Available in durable materials for long-lasting use
• Helps promote safe disposal and environmental protection
Brown Glass Bottles And Jars Recycling Sign
Clearly indicates that brown glass bottles and jars should be disposed of in the designated recycling area.
• Helps users correctly identify recyclable brown glass items
• Ideal for recycling points, waste stations, and commercial environments
• Clear icon and text ensure quick and easy recognition
• Available in durable 1mm Rigid Plastic or Self Adhesive material
• Supports effective waste segregation and environmental responsibility
Green Glass Bottles And Jars Recycling Sign
Clearly identifies the correct recycling point for green glass bottles and jars to support proper waste segregation.
• Indicates where green glass bottles and jars should be recycled
• Suitable for recycling stations, kitchens, and waste collection areas
• Clear icon and text for easy recognition
• Available in durable 1mm rigid plastic or self adhesive material
• Helps improve recycling accuracy and reduce contamination
Flat Glass Recycling Sign
Clearly identifies the correct recycling point for flat glass to support safe and accurate waste disposal.
• Indicates where flat glass should be recycled
• Suitable for recycling centres, workplaces, and waste collection areas
• Clear icon and text for easy recognition
• Available in durable 1mm rigid plastic or self adhesive material
• Helps improve recycling efficiency and reduce contamination
Plastic Bottles Recycling Sign
Clearly identifies the correct recycling point for plastic bottles to support proper waste segregation.
• Indicates where plastic bottles should be recycled
• Suitable for recycling stations, workplaces, and public areas
• Clear bottle icon and text for quick recognition
• Available in durable 1mm rigid plastic or self adhesive material
• Helps improve recycling accuracy and reduce contamination
Plastic Bags Recycling Sign
Clearly identifies the correct recycling point for plastic bags to support proper waste disposal.
• Indicates where plastic bags should be recycled
• Suitable for recycling stations, retail areas, and workplaces
• Simple icon and text for quick recognition
• Available in durable 1mm rigid plastic or self adhesive material
• Helps reduce waste contamination and improve recycling efficiency
Plastics Recycling Sign
Clearly marks the correct recycling point for plastic items to support effective waste segregation.
• Indicates where plastics should be disposed of for recycling
• Suitable for recycling stations, workplaces, and waste areas
• Bold symbol and text for quick and easy identification
• Available in durable 1mm rigid plastic or self adhesive material
• Helps reduce contamination and improve recycling efficiency
Asbestos Recycling Sign
Warns individuals of asbestos recycling areas and potential exposure risks.
• Indicates asbestos presence and recycling warning
• Suitable for industrial sites, waste facilities, and construction areas
• High-contrast yellow and black design ensures strong visibility
• Durable materials suitable for long-term use
• Helps maintain safety awareness and regulatory compliance
Household And Garden Chemicals Recycling Sign
Clearly identifies the correct recycling point for flat glass to support safe and accurate waste disposal.
• Indicates where flat glass should be recycled
• Suitable for recycling centres, workplaces, and waste collection areas
• Clear icon and text for easy recognition
• Available in durable 1mm rigid plastic or self adhesive material
• Helps improve recycling efficiency and reduce contamination
Used Engine Oil Recycling Sign
Clearly identifies the correct disposal point for used engine oil to support safe and responsible recycling.
• Indicates where used engine oil should be recycled
• Suitable for garages, workshops, and recycling areas
• Clear symbol and text for easy recognition
• Durable materials suitable for long-term use
• Helps promote environmental responsibility and compliance
Electrical Recycling Sign
Clearly identifies where electrical waste should be recycled to support safe disposal and environmental responsibility.
• Indicates where electrical items can be recycled
• Suitable for recycling points, workplaces, and public areas
• Bold plug icon and clear text for instant recognition
• Available in durable 1mm Rigid Plastic or Self Adhesive formats
• Helps prevent incorrect disposal and supports sustainability
Mixed glass Recycling Sign
Clearly identifies where mixed glass recycling is accepted to support proper waste separation and sustainability.
• Indicates where mixed glass can be recycled
• Suitable for recycling points, workplaces, and public areas
• Clear glass bottle icons with bold text for easy recognition
• Available in durable 1mm Rigid Plastic or Self Adhesive formats
• Helps improve recycling efficiency and reduce contamination
Clear glass bottles and jars Recycling Sign
Clearly indicates that only clear glass bottles and jars should be disposed of in the designated recycling area.
• Helps users correctly identify recyclable clear glass items
• Suitable for recycling points, kitchens, workplaces, and waste stations
• Simple icon and clear text for quick recognition
• Available in durable 1mm Rigid Plastic or Self Adhesive options
• Supports effective waste segregation and environmental responsibility
Glass Recycling Sign
Clearly identifies designated areas for glass recycling to support effective waste management.
• Indicates where glass recycling is required
• Suitable for recycling points, workplaces, and public facilities
• Clear symbol and text for easy recognition
• Available in durable materials for long-lasting use
• Helps promote environmentally responsible behaviour
Hazardous materials Recycling Sign
Clearly identifies where hazardous materials should be recycled to promote safe handling and environmental protection.
• Indicates where hazardous materials can be disposed of safely
• Suitable for industrial sites, laboratories, and recycling centres
• High-visibility warning symbol with clear text for immediate recognition
• Available in durable 1mm Rigid Plastic or Self Adhesive formats
• Helps reduce risk and ensures proper hazardous waste management
Car batteries Recycling Sign
Clearly identifies where car batteries should be recycled to ensure safe disposal and environmental protection.
• Indicates where car batteries can be recycled
• Suitable for garages, workshops, and recycling centres
• Clear battery icon with bold text for easy recognition
• Available in durable 1mm Rigid Plastic or Self Adhesive formats
• Helps prevent hazardous waste mishandling and supports sustainability
Tyres Recycling Sign
Clearly identifies where used tyres should be recycled to help support correct waste disposal.
• Helps direct people to recycle tyres correctly
• Suitable for recycling areas, waste sites, garages, workshops and tyre centres
• Clear tyre recycling symbol and wording for quick recognition
• Available in 1mm Rigid Plastic and Self Adhesive options
• Supports organised recycling and helps reduce incorrect waste disposal
Brick/Block Recycling Sign
Clearly identifies designated areas for brick and block recycling to support effective waste segregation.
• Indicates where brick and block waste should be disposed of
• Ideal for construction sites, recycling centres, and waste management areas
• Clear text and symbol ensure quick recognition
• Available in durable material options for long-lasting use
• Helps improve recycling efficiency and environmental compliance
Pallets Recycling Sign
Clearly identifies designated areas for pallets recycling to support effective waste segregation.
• Indicates where pallet waste should be disposed of
• Ideal for warehouses, construction sites, and recycling centres
• Clear text and symbol ensure quick recognition
• Available in durable material options for long-lasting use
• Helps improve recycling efficiency and environmental compliance
Ceiling Tiles Recycling Sign
Clearly identifies designated areas for ceiling tiles recycling to support effective waste segregation.
• Indicates where ceiling tiles waste should be disposed of
• Ideal for construction sites, refurbishment projects, and recycling centres
• Clear text and symbol ensure quick recognition
• Available in durable material options for long-lasting use
• Helps improve recycling efficiency and environmental compliance
Inert Recycling Sign
Clearly identifies designated areas for inert material recycling to support effective waste segregation.
• Indicates where inert waste materials should be disposed of
• Ideal for construction sites, recycling centres, and waste management areas
• Clear text and symbol ensure quick recognition
• Available in durable material options for long-lasting use
• Helps improve recycling efficiency and environmental compliance
Plasterboard Recycling Sign
Clearly identifies designated areas for plasterboard recycling to support effective waste segregation.
• Indicates where plasterboard waste should be disposed of
• Ideal for construction sites, recycling centres, and waste management areas
• Clear text and symbol ensure quick recognition
• Available in durable material options for long-lasting use
• Helps improve recycling efficiency and environmental compliance
Concrete Wash Out Recycling Sign
Provides clear guidance for designated concrete wash out and recycling areas.
• Identifies concrete wash out recycling points
• Suitable for construction sites, yards and waste areas
• Clear text and symbol for quick recognition
• Available in Rigid Plastic (1mm), Recyclable Correx ® (4mm) and Magnetic
• Helps support responsible site waste management
Paint Recycling Sign
Clearly identifies designated recycling areas for paint waste to support proper disposal and environmental responsibility.
• Indicates where paint should be recycled
• Ideal for recycling centres, workshops, and waste management areas
• Bold text and clear icon ensure easy recognition
• Available in multiple durable material options for various environments
• Encourages correct waste segregation and sustainability practices
Vinyl Flooring Recycling Sign
Clearly identifies designated recycling areas for vinyl flooring waste to support proper disposal and environmental responsibility.
• Indicates where vinyl flooring should be recycled
• Ideal for recycling stations, construction sites, and waste management areas
• Bold text and clear icon ensure easy recognition
• Available in multiple durable material options for various environments
• Encourages correct waste segregation and sustainability practices
Insulation Recycling Sign
Clearly identifies designated areas for insulation waste recycling to support effective waste segregation.
• Indicates where insulation materials should be disposed of
• Ideal for construction sites, refurbishment projects, and recycling centres
• Clear text and symbol ensure quick recognition
• Available in durable material options for long-lasting use
• Helps improve recycling efficiency and environmental compliance
Mixed Paper & Cardboard Recycling Sign
Clearly identifies areas designated for paper and cardboard recycling.
• Identifies mixed paper and cardboard recycling points
• Suitable for offices, warehouses and recycling areas
• Clear text and symbol for easy recognition
• Available in Rigid Plastic (1mm), Recyclable Correx ® (4mm) and Magnetic
• Supports effective waste separation and recycling practices
Food Waste Recycling Sign
Clearly identifies designated areas for food waste disposal to support effective recycling and hygiene standards.
• Indicates where food waste should be disposed of
• Ideal for kitchens, catering areas, and waste management zones
• Clear text and recognisable symbols ensure quick identification
• Available in durable material options for long-lasting use
• Helps maintain cleanliness and supports environmental compliance
Hazardous Waste Recycling Sign
Clearly identifies areas designated for hazardous waste disposal and recycling.
• Indicates hazardous waste recycling locations
• Ideal for industrial sites, factories and waste areas
• Bold warning symbol and clear text for visibility
• Available in Rigid Plastic (1mm), Recyclable Correx ® (4mm) and Magnetic
• Helps improve safety and proper waste handling procedures