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Northern Ireland food waste regulations come into force

From 1st April 2016, food waste-producing businesses in Northern Ireland (producing greater than 50kg of food waste per week) are required to present their food waste separately for collection and recycling.

A food business is any business that carries out activities related to the processing, distribution, preparation or sale of food. This includes:

  • Restaurants and cafes
  • Shopping and food courts
  • Canteens
  • Hotels
  • Pubs that serve food
  • Shops that serve food
  • Supermarkets
  • Schools and colleges
  • Prisons, nursing homes and hospitals.

More information in this Lets Recycle story and guidance on complying with the regulations HERE.

Published: 15/04/16
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