Recycling news: 2012
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PHS triumph at tenth Waste World Cup
Newcomers run out triumphant after 2-1 win in final of tenth Waste World Cup tournament at University of Northampton
letsrecycle.com News · 9 Sept 2012
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Novelis UK fined after ignoring safety warnings
Aluminium can recycler prosecuted by Health and Safety Executive after worker was struck by forklift truck and sustained injuries to ankles and feet
letsrecycle.com News · 9 Sept 2012
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Recycling minister Lord Taylor leaves Defra
New waste minister yet to be confirmed, asLord praisesrecycling industry following departure from role
letsrecycle.com News · 6 Sept 2012
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May Gurney profit warning over kerbside sort deals
Company issues profit warning after expected margins fail to be reached for two long-term kerbside recycling collection contracts
letsrecycle.com News · 6 Sept 2012
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Refuse collector stable after collision with car
Collection worker for Dudley council suffered life threatening injuries following incident in West Midlands
letsrecycle.com News · 6 Sept 2012
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AD firm Enpure placed in administration
PwC appointed to Birmingham-based technology provider in move which Viridor says will not affect Manchester PFI, which uses Enpures technology
letsrecycle.com News · 5 Sept 2012
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Bad news for recyclers as Sonae stops taking wood
The only factory in UK to produce chipboard entirely from recycled wood, at Knowsley, stops particleboard production ahead of potential closure next week
letsrecycle.com News · 5 Sept 2012
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London to receive black bag waste from Bedfordshire
Shanks wins contracts with two councils to treat 76,000 tonnes-a-year of residual waste at its Frog Island MBT plant
letsrecycle.com News · 5 Sept 2012
Industry news
News in Brief
With news on: Agrivert AD permission; Norfolk EfW decision called in; a rescued puppy; Veolia community funding; and, a skip hire firm fine
letsrecycle.com News · 4 Sept 2012
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Novelis to return to spot market in weeks
Aluminium can recycler to resume purchasing material from non-contracted supplier once works are completed at Warrington facility
letsrecycle.com News · 4 Sept 2012
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Home counties welcome North London ruling
Authorities outside of London are set to consider possibility of bilateral agreements in discussions over North London Waste Plan
letsrecycle.com News · 4 Sept 2012
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Vital Earth considers appeal against 75,000 fine
Organics recycling firm questions the level of fine after being found guilty of depositing contaminated compost on land without an environmental permit
letsrecycle.com News · 4 Sept 2012
Industry news
POWERDAY’S PREMIERSHIP RUGBY CURTAIN RAISER
On Saturday 1st September Powerday hosted their annual London Double Header event with nearly 500 guests in attendance. The day is now a regular feature in the rugby calendar and goes from strength t...
Powerday · 3 Sept 2012
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Owen Paterson appointed as environment secretary
Former Northern Ireland Secretary replaces Caroline Spelman as part of cabinet reshuffle, in move welcomed by waste industry
letsrecycle.com News · 3 Sept 2012
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Scrap yard permit suspension quashed in High Court
In a move which has implications for other permitted waste sites, Judge overturns suspension notice issued by Environment Agency to EMRs Stoke-on-Trent site
letsrecycle.com News · 3 Sept 2012
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Swansea searches black bag waste for recyclables
Recycling trial at councils main civic amenity site sees residents who do not want to have their waste searched, told to use the kerbside service instead
letsrecycle.com News · 3 Sept 2012
Industry news
AfOR members approve merger with REA
Association for Organics Recycling set to become a working group within the Renewable Energy Association following vote today
letsrecycle.com News · 3 Sept 2012
Council news
ISLE OF ANGLESEY COUNTY COUNCIL - Anglesey County Council
Isle of Anglesey Council · 3 Sept 2012
Global
Keppel Seghers
Keppel Seghers is part of a consortium that has been awarded a contract for a Waste-to-Energy combined heat and power...
ESWET (European Suppliers of Waste-to-Energy Technology) · 3 Sept 2012
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Record jail time handed to waste criminals
Environment Agency report shows that number of people sent to prison for waste offences trebled in last year while amount of money paid in fines increased by 80%
letsrecycle.com News · 2 Sept 2012
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Emissions to be closely monitored at Knowsley EfW
Proposed Energos gasification plant gets draft environmental permit setting out strict emissions monitoring requirements
letsrecycle.com News · 2 Sept 2012
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All Oxfordshire councils now collecting batteries
Oxford city becomes the latest council to roll out kerbside collection of batteries, which can be placed on recycling bins or boxes for recycling
letsrecycle.com News · 2 Sept 2012
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UKGI makes first investment in waste sector
TEG Group gains 21 million in funding, including 2 million from UK Green Investments, for Londons first anaerobic digestion plant in Dagenham
letsrecycle.com News · 2 Sept 2012
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All Welsh councils hit 2011/12 landfill targets
Environment Agency Wales report shows councils sent 389,738 tonnes of biodegradable municipal waste to landfill, 29% less than allowance
letsrecycle.com News · 30 Aug 2012
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North London Waste Plan rejected
The Planning Inspector appointed to assess the North London Waste Plan has rejected it because of a need for consultation with authorities outside of London
letsrecycle.com News · 30 Aug 2012
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German waste giant starts work on Merseyside plant
Hazardous waste specialist Remondis begins work on a 69,000 tonne capacity waste transfer station at site in Prescot
letsrecycle.com News · 30 Aug 2012
Council news
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West Dunbartonshire Council · 30 Aug 2012
Council news
Burnham Beeches and Stoke Common - City of London Corporation
City of London Council · 30 Aug 2012
Industry news
News in Brief
With news on: a pink RCV; SITA hospital recycling; Palm equipment investment; FCC furniture reuse; and, Powerday Barratt Homes deal
letsrecycle.com News · 29 Aug 2012
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Strikes to return at Sheffield HWRCs
Workers at five Sheffield HWRCs to go back on strike claiming that fundamental changes are needed in council proposals to end action
letsrecycle.com News · 29 Aug 2012
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Putting lamp recycling in the spotlight
Nigel Harvey of lamp recycling specialist Recolight argues that it is more important than ever to raise awareness of lamp recycling
letsrecycle.com News · 29 Aug 2012
Industry news
News in Brief
With news on: a fine for Staffordshire waste firm; DS Smith Recycling contract; Defra funding; a Repic WEEE recycling event; and, SITA carnival clean-up
letsrecycle.com News · 28 Aug 2012
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Merseyside authorities herald recycling performance
Annual report highlights that Merseyside and Halton Waste Partnership has improved recycling rates while diverting more from landfill during 2011-12
letsrecycle.com News · 28 Aug 2012
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WRAP finds noise risk in glass collections
Report finds Kerbsider type and stillage vehicles are more likely to exceed noise regulations, whilst commingled systems are within limits
letsrecycle.com News · 28 Aug 2012
Industry news
INVESTING IN THE FUTURE WITH SKIP AND VEHICLE PURCHASES
Powerday remains committed to delivering the highest levels of customer service, an approach that has seen successive years of growth. As one of London's largest suppliers of skips, servicing many of ...
Powerday · 27 Aug 2012
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Directory launched to boost confidence in aggregates
Zero Waste Scotland launches directory listing recycled aggregate producers which operate to aggregates Quality Protocol
letsrecycle.com News · 27 Aug 2012
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DS Smith points to growth after SCA deal
DS Smith Recycling has highlighted its strengthened national capability after the acquisition of the SCA Recycling division
letsrecycle.com News · 27 Aug 2012
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Fears grow of waste wood mountain
Agency in the dark as wood recycling gate fees rise with liability fears for waste firms and councils alongside increased fire risks
letsrecycle.com News · 27 Aug 2012
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Chemicals firm looks to amend Runcorn RDF permit
Viridor-Laing and INEOS ChlorVinyls to apply to Halton borough council to increase amount of RDF transported by road from 85,000 to 480,000 tonnes
letsrecycle.com News · 27 Aug 2012
Industry news
AD guide prices to be published from this month
letsrecycle.com guide prices for food waste treatment per tonne to be split reflecting types of treatment process
letsrecycle.com News · 27 Aug 2012