Recycling law for businesses comes into effect in Wales

“Businesses are fully behind the principle of recycling our waste,” said Clare Dent, who runs a gallery and cafe in Brecon, Powys.

“However, our concerns are around a lack of support and communication on the ground.

“There are also going to be access issues with so many bins on the street, aesthetically it doesn’t look good.”

Under the new workplace recycling rules, businesses will be responsible for separating waste into six separate streams.

Metals, cartons and plastics must be disposed of in one bin, paper and cardboard must be put into another, glass will be collected alone as will all food waste.

Textiles and any small electrical items should also be placed into individual bins.

Ms Dent believes not enough consideration has been given to the practical implications of the new rules.