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At Ward we aim to recycle 100% of the food waste we collect
Are you compliant with Simpler Recycling?
From 31st March 2025, businesses with 10+ employees are legally required to have a separate container for food waste and a dedicated collection service. Contact us to find out more about our food waste collection service.
Ward helps reduce the environmental impact of food waste by collecting and transferring it to nationwide Anaerobic Digestion facilities that convert the waste into renewable energy (biogas) and other useful products. The UK wastes the equivalent to 1.3 billion meals each year.
Food waste comes 21% from spoilage; 45% from food preparation and 34% from consumer plates, on average. Only 12% of all food waste is recycled. Simpler Recycling aims to increase that.
What types of food waste can be recycled?
A variety of food wastes including category 3 Animal by-products can be diverted from landfill. Solid and liquid food and beverage production wastes, organic liquids and very wet wastes such as:
- Compost leachate
- Alcohols
- Fats and oils
- Packaged food such as stock clearances
- Factory breakdowns
- Out of date or QC failed products
- Restaurant and catering wastes
- Bakery and bread products
Domestic local authority kerbside collected food waste can also be recycled.
How much does it cost to manage food waste?
The business cost depends on amount of waste, frequency of collection and type of waste to be processed. With the introduction of Simpler Recycling from March 31st 2025, penalties for non-compliance will make it costly not to recycle your food waste and divert it from land fill. Ward offers a free waste audit to compare your costs.

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Ward offers a dedicated food waste recycling and collection service with a range of container and caddy options.
Our step by step collection service

Step 1: Your bin
We have a range of containers and caddy sizes to suit your needs. We aim for 100% recycling rates, so Ward can help you increase your environmental efficiency, comply with Simpler Recycling regulations and avoid penalties and landfill charges.

Step 2: Your collection
We offer regular, reliable and flexible scheduled collections to meet your waste needs. Contact our waste experts for tailored solution for your business on 0345 337 0000.

Step 3: Your paperwork
Ward is a licensed waste carrier and can provide all the necessary paperwork to keep your business compliant, including monthly reports to show your recycling levels. We offer a range of waste management services to help you manage your waste in line with Food Standards Agency requirements and Simpler Recycling legislation.

Step 4: Value for money
Our waste experts offer consultancy to help lower your overall recycling costs. We works with clients to deliver continuous improvement in waste management to deliver cost effective solutions and improve recycling rates.
Solutions to suit your business
- Bag collection
- General waste collection
- Glass, plastic and metal collection and recycling
- Redundant and damaged equipment removal and recycling
- Dry mixed recycling
Speak to our food waste experts to arrange food waste containers and collections:
0345 337 0000Contact our food waste experts to arrange food waste containers and collections:
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