Under the Waste Regulations 2011, you must segregate paper, cardboard, plastic, metal and glass at source unless it is technically or economically unfeasible. ... Effective segregation of wastes means that less waste goes to landfill which makes it cheaper and better for people and the environment.

Why proper segregation is important?

For businesses, the benefits of proper waste segregation include: Lower Waste Costs: Mixing waste streams can be costly. Hazardous waste and general waste are far more expensive to dispose of than dry mixed recycling due to chemicals and biological contaminants.

What is segregation process?

Waste sorting is the process by which waste is separated into different elements. ... "Waste segregation" means dividing waste into dry and wet. Dry waste includes wood and related products, metals and glass.