Food waste - legal responsibility for offices throughout England

Food Waste & Office Cleaning in Watford

At The Callver Cleaning Co, we’re proud to be one of the most trusted names for office cleaning in Watford. Our professional cleaners keep workplaces spotless and hygienic, while helping businesses manage everyday waste responsibly.

With new UK legislation making separate food waste bins a legal requirement for offices and commercial premises, it’s more important than ever to understand your responsibilities.

The New Law on Food Waste in England

From 31 March 2025, all businesses in England (including Watford offices) must separate food waste from general waste:

• ✅ Large and medium businesses – comply by March 2025.

• ✅ Micro-businesses (fewer than 10 full-time staff) – comply by March 2027.

This applies to offices, shops, schools, and healthcare sites. Even if your Watford office only produces tea bags, coffee grounds, or sandwich crusts, you’ll need a dedicated food waste bin.

Food waste must be collected by a licensed waste carrier and processed at approved facilities, such as anaerobic digestion plants or composting sites.

What Should Go in Food Waste Bins?

To keep your Watford office compliant and clean, here’s a simple breakdown:

✅ Yes – Food Waste Bin

• Fruit & vegetable peelings 

• Coffee grounds & tea bags 

• Eggshells 

• Leftovers & plate scrapings 

• Stale bread, rice, pasta 

• Dairy products 

• Bones & meat scraps 

❌ No – Keep Out of Food Waste Bin

• Plastic wrappers & packaging 

• Glass, bottles, or cans 

• Liquids (milk, soup) 

• General office rubbish (paper, plastics, tissues) 

• Cleaning products or chemicals 

How The Callver Cleaning Co Can Help Your Watford Office

While The Callver Cleaning Co does not remove food waste from site (this must be done by a licensed waste carrier), our professional Watford office cleaners can:

• Provide and maintain clearly labelled food waste bins.

• Empty and reline kitchen and breakout area bins daily.

• Keep food waste containers clean, hygienic, and odour-free.

• Train and guide your staff on what can and can’t go into food waste bins.

We help your team manage waste inside your office, leaving external collection and disposal to licensed providers such as Veolia, BusinessWaste, or Bio Collectors.

Why Food Waste Management Matters

Managing food waste correctly in your Watford office:

• ✅ Keeps your workplace hygienic and odour-free.

• ✅ Reduces pests and improves kitchen cleanliness.

• ✅ Protects the environment by turning waste into renewable energy.

• ✅ Keeps you compliant with UK food waste laws and avoids fines.

Choose Watford’s Trusted Office Cleaners

At The Callver Cleaning Co, we combine expert office cleaning services in Watford with practical advice on food waste management.

Get in touch today to discover how our team of professional cleaners can keep your office spotless, support your staff, and help your business stay compliant with the new food waste regulations.

Trusted. Professional. Local. That’s The Callver Cleaning Co.