The Welsh Government have introduced a new Waste Separation Requirements Regulation. This obligates workplaces in Wales to start separating all recycling materials into six core waste streams. This means the materials we currently dispose of will have to be segregated, stored, and recycled individually. Natural Resources Wales (NRW) are responsible for enforcing these regulations and can issue fines and/or civil proceedings against any setting that fails to adhere to the regulations.
Our waste collector will also be enforcing these regulations, and by looking at an extract of the code of practice section:
8.10 When collecting waste, it may be apparent that the occupier is placing recyclable waste into the residual stream, or placing recyclable items into the incorrect recyclable waste stream. Such practice is not compliant with the requirements set out in the regulations and you should advise the occupier in writing of their duties under the regulations and suggest that they should seek further support if necessary. If prompt action is not taken by the customer to rectify compliance problems you should refuse to collect any waste containers that do not comply with the requirements.
Our waste collector will refuse to lift our refuse containers but we will still be charged.
The Six Core Waste Streams
Food (for premises that produce more than 5 kg of food waste a week.)
Paper and card.
Glass.
Metal, plastic, and cartons.
Unsold textiles.
Unsold small waste electrical and electronic equipment (sWEEE.)
Any residual non-hazardous waste will need to be placed into a General Waste Container. We only have recycling bins for the items above in bold and a general waste container. The items in italics are not applicable to us.
We would be very grateful if you could separate your items as you recycle them; we have provided four bins: three for the applicable bold waste streams and one for general waste. Upon your return you will need to empty your bins into the outside bins marked and provided.
These new regulations will reduce the amount of time we spend turning the boats around for the next hirer, so any help following these new regulations would be appreciated.
The laws in England are much more relaxed but we know CRT are removing a lot of canalside refuse points.
We appreciate your help in this matter and we wish you a fantastic holiday.
Full details of the regulations and how they can be enforced can be found by visiting this link.