About the event
From April 2026, new waste and recycling regulations under Simpler Recycling will become mandatory for most English local authorities, with further changes coming into play by April the following year.
These reforms bring significant implications for property managers, landlords and social housing providers across the country, from required service provision to cost exposure and resident engagement.
Date: Tuesday 9th September 2025
Time: 10:30am – 11:30am
This one-hour session, hosted by metroSTOR in partnership with ReLondon, will provide a clear, practical overview of the new requirements and what you can do to prepare in your local area. With legislation impacting housing providers in every region, the session draws on extensive real-world experience to help you respond effectively.
The insight shared is grounded in lessons learned from high-density and complex residential environments, with practical strategies that can be applied to estates and developments nationwide. Timely guidance, drawn from the frontline, will support you in planning ahead and getting systems in place that work for your community, before the 2026 deadline.
Who should attend:
This session is aimed at:
- Architects and masterplanners
- Developers and housing providers
- Local authority planning and waste teams
- Contractors and consultants
What you’ll gain:
Gain a clear overview of Simpler Recycling and the Emissions Trading Scheme, with practical insight into what these changes mean for residential blocks, bin stores and business premises.
Learn what actions are needed ahead of the 2026 deadline, how the reforms may impact waste costs and what support is available from your local council – including free bins, signage, and communications materials.
Connect with ReLondon’s expert advisors, Shelley Holmes and Liz Horsfield, who will also introduce the Flats Recycling Package and share practical engagement tips. Find out what others are already doing to meet their obligations and how to apply it to your own sites, wherever you are based. There will be an interactive Question and Answers section, where colleagues can actively participate.
About the speakers:
Shelley Holmes
Advisor – ReLondon
LinkedIn: Shelley Holmes
Shelley is a leading expert in recycling service design for high-density housing, including flats and mixed-use developments. She supports boroughs and landlords in adapting to policy changes and improving recycling outcomes. At ReLondon, Shelley works directly with councils and housing providers to implement practical, resident-focused solutions in response to upcoming legislation, including Simpler Recycling.
Liz Horsfield
Strategic Advisor – Local Authority Support Team, ReLondon
LinkedIn: Liz Horsfield
Liz specialises in helping local authorities and housing partners respond to waste and recycling policy changes. Her work focuses on Reduction and Recycling Plans, service design and communications that drive resident engagement. Liz brings practical experience supporting councils and landlords to prepare for new requirements under Simpler Recycling, with a strong understanding of operational challenges and effective implementation strategies.
