Is your business ready for England’s new waste rules? On March 31 this year, the Simpler Recycling legislation took effect, requiring businesses with ten or more full- time employees to sort their waste into specific streams: general waste, food waste, paper/cardboard and dry mixed recycling such as plastic, metal and glass.
The goal is straightforward: cleaner recycling, less contamination and far less rubbish in landfill. At first glance it can feel like one more headache, but it doesn’t have to be. With Element FM on your side, you gain a partner who not only takes the pain out of waste compliance but also delivers every other facilities management service you need.
If your bins aren’t compliant, fines can run into thousands, and the Environment Agency is empowered to inspect and issue notices. Why risk that?
Element FM starts with a free Simpler Recycling audit to see how you currently handle waste. We map out your streams, highlight any gaps and design a plan tailored to your business. We supply the right bins and clear signage and train your team so there’s no confusion about what goes where. Once everything’s in place, we provide collections through our own licensed waste carrier operations, maintain documentation for audit trails and keep an eye on your recycling performance.
You’ll know exactly how much waste you’re diverting from landfill and where you could save even more.
Sorting waste is just one part of running a safe, efficient business. That’s why Element FM offers a complete package of hard and soft facilities management services, and we do it on your terms. Our services are bespoke, you can choose exactly what service you need from our suite. Perhaps it’s just waste compliance and cleaning, or maybe you also need plumbing and electrical support.
Our trained cleaning teams keep offices, warehouses and public areas spotless, working around your schedule to minimise disruption. Our engineers ensure your water systems, heating, lighting and wiring are safe, efficient and compliant with regulations. Your data network is mission critical, and we manage that too, installing and maintaining cabling, so your communications run smoothly.
We look after the outside of your building with roofing inspections and repairs to stop leaks before they start. And because security matters, we design and install CCTV systems, alarms and access control to protect your assets and help meet industry specific standards.
Dealing with separate suppliers for cleaning, maintenance, ground maintenance, waste and security is time consuming and expensive. Element FM streamlines it all. Whether you pick one service or the full suite, by bringing waste compliance, cleaning, maintenance, ground maintenance, data, roofing and security into a single relationship, you get one point of contact and one invoice.
Our teams understand how each service affects the others, so we can coordinate schedules and reduce downtime. We might align waste collections with cleaning rounds or combine roof inspections with CCTV upgrades. This integrated yet flexible approach keeps standards consistent across your sites and improves efficiency.
It’s cost effective, too. Consolidating services cuts overheads and avoids duplicated call out charges. It also allows us to offer competitive pricing because we benefit from economies of scale. More importantly, you’ll have a strategic partner who stays on top of legislation and best practice, offering proactive advice on health and safety, sustainability and energy efficiency.
Whether you need a single urgent repair, a compliance audit or a full facilities review, we’re ready to respond quickly.
Simpler Recycling is already in force for most businesses, and enforcement will only increase as deadlines approach. Starting early means you can spread the workload, avoid penalties and build good habits before the rules tighten. It also sends a clear message: you take environmental responsibility seriously. Choosing Element FM signals that you’re investing in the future of your business through a partnership that supports every aspect of your property on a schedule and scale that suits you.
Waste compliance, cleaning, maintenance and security no longer need to be separate headaches. Element FM combines them all into one cohesive, customisable solution.
Let us handle the complexities of recycling and facilities management so you can concentrate on growing your business.
Book your free Simpler Recycling audit and discover how our comprehensive services can save you time, reduce costs and enhance your reputation. Together, we’ll ensure your premises are clean, safe, compliant and ready for whatever comes next.
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