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Landfill Tax Has Risen Again – What Your Business Needs To Know For 2026/27

August 30, 2026

If your business sends waste to landfill, then it’s critical that you’re aware of the latest legislation surrounding landfill tax. The cost of sending waste to landfill has increased again. From 1 April 2026, the standard rate of Landfill Tax increased to £130.75 per tonne. At the same time, the lower rate (applying to specific materials) more than doubled, from £4.05 to £8.65 per tonne. The increase to the lower rate is particularly significant for any business that produces high volumes of inert waste, e.g. soil, concrete and rubble. Although Landfill Tax is technically paid to HMRC by landfill site operators,…

What Your Waste Carrier Won’t Tell You: Red Flags to Watch

May 28, 2026

All too often, businesses will select a waste carrier without any inspection of critique of their services. After all, it’s the waste carrier’s responsibility to manage the rubbish, right? Well. In reality, that’s not the case. Many businesses assume that once their waste leaves their site, responsibility for its management passes to the waste carrier. Actually, under the UK Duty of Care regulations, the business is responsible for its waste from ‘cradle to grave’. This means, if your waste carrier illegally fly-tips, disposes of waste improperly or operates without the correct licensing, your business may face investigation, prosecution and fines of…

Digital Waste Tracking 2026 – How to Prepare

February 28, 2026

This year, the UK is set to introduce the new mandatory Digital Waste Tracking Service. Led by The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA), this new regulation will come into effect in October 2026. From this point onwards, it will be a legal requirement for Waste Receivers to report any waste that they receive. In addition, waste receivers will also be obligated to report and submit all of their waste’s movements digitally. This is one of the most significant regulatory changes to impact the waste industry for decades. Its ambition is to dramatically improve compliance, environmental standards, transparency and…

Does my business need mandatory digital waste tracking?

November 29, 2025

Next year, UK businesses will see one of the biggest waste management regulation changes that has occurred in decades. DEFRA’s Digital Waste Tracking Service is set to come into effect in October 2026. This pioneering new legislation will make it mandatory for Waste receivers to provide reports for all of the waste that they receive. Waste receivers will be required to report all waste received – and all of its following movements – in a digital reporting system. This new legislation has been introduced with the aim of making the waste management sector more compliant and eco-conscious, with more transparent and…

EnviroCraft Supports BBC DIY SOS Build for The Joshua Tree Charity

October 13, 2025

EnviroCraft was proud to play a part in this year’s BBC Children in Need DIY SOS build for The Joshua Tree, a Cheshire-based charity providing vital support to children and families affected by childhood cancer. The ambitious project, filmed for BBC One’s DIY SOS Children in Need Special, brought together tradespeople and businesses from across the UK to help extend and transform The Joshua Tree’s facilities. The goal was to create more space for therapy, play, and family support to ensure that even more children and families can benefit from the charity’s incredible work. EnviroCraft’s Role in the Build As…

How Long can Waste be left on a Construction Site?

September 1, 2025

Waste management is a critical part of overseeing a construction site. Not only is proper waste management key to keeping your operations well-organised, but it is also a core component of health and safety, and legal compliance. Below, our waste management experts have shared their guidance for managing waste on a construction site or demolition site, including the length of time that waste can legally be left on your site. Waste management best practices The regulations and guidance outlined by HSE all stress the importance of maintaining good order and management of waste. This is key to minimising the risk…

New Simpler Recycling Regulations Guide

May 30, 2025

In the UK, businesses must adhere to numerous pieces of environmental legislation, which work to promote sustainable practices, and make government protocols endurable for the long term. One of the most impactful areas of regulation is waste management and recycling. As the government continues to push towards more ambitious environmental targets, these are continuously evolving. The latest update – Simpler Recycling – is a government reform that aims to streamline how recyclable waste is collected and processed across England. These new rules will bring significant changes, particularly for businesses, schools and other non-domestic premises. Below, we’ve shared a comprehensive guide, with…

How to Store & Dispose of Damaged Lithium Batteries

February 28, 2025

Lithium batteries are widely used in electronic devices, including everything from mobile phones, to electric vehicles and heavy duty manufacturing equipment. In fact, the use of lithium batteries across the world is only set to grow, particularly with the rapidly rising demand for electric vehicles. However, despite their fantastic versatility, lithium batteries pose a major hazard. In fact, in the UK, The British Safety Council found that the number of fires linked to lithium batteries rose by 46% in a single year. Without proper storage and disposal, lithium batteries can dramatically reduce health and safety standards on a commercial site, and even…

Can you Store Business Waste Outside?

December 23, 2024

The correct storage of waste is a critical requirement for businesses to get right. In the UK, commercial waste storage comes with numerous regulations and legal requirements. This is essential to ensuring businesses are operating safely, responsibly and in an environmentally conscious manner. One such regulatory point is the correct storage of business waste outside. So, to ensure your business is remaining legally compliant with commercial waste requirements, keep reading. Below, we’ve explained the steps that all UK businesses must take if they are storing their waste outside. What waste can you store outside? You can temporarily store most types of…

WEEE Recycling Codes Guide

September 26, 2024

At EnviroCraft, we help businesses across the country to reduce their environmental impact, and adopt modern, conscientious and sustainable best practices. At the core of this, are our efforts to help our customers develop their knowledge about the latest (and greatest) recycling and waste management processes that are available to them. By having access to better environmental education, businesses can ensure that they are always achieving environmentally sound practices; maximise the amount of waste that is diverted from landfill; and future-proof their brand for the long term. Below, you can find a complete guide to the WEEE recycling waste codes. In…