Recycling news: 2019

Industry news Kent opts for HWRC charges despite fly-tipping concern Kent county council has moved forward with plans to introduce charges for ‘non-household waste’ at all 16 of its Household Waste and Recycling Centres (HWRCs) across the county. The decision follows a consultation where around 80% of the near 3,000 respondents disagreed with the proposals, mainly expressing concerns about increased fly tipping. However, the council … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 21 Jan 2019 Policy & government Amending the use of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment regulations Seeking views on updating the RoHS regulations to bring the amended EU directive 2017/2102 into UK law. GOV.UK · 21 Jan 2019 Council news Privacy notices - eastdevon.gov.uk East Devon Council · 21 Jan 2019 Industry news Zeus - WasteCare WasteCare · 20 Jan 2019 Industry news WB13679_BSI_BS8001_Executive Brief_A5_2pp_v4.indd - bbia.org.uk BBIA (Bio-based and Biodegradable Industries Association) · 20 Jan 2019 Council news Monitoring - eastdevon.gov.uk East Devon Council · 20 Jan 2019 Council news Data Protection - eastdevon.gov.uk East Devon Council · 20 Jan 2019 Council news Allotment information - Bassetlaw District Council Bassetlaw Council · 20 Jan 2019 Council news Do I need planning permission? - eastdevon.gov.uk East Devon Council · 19 Jan 2019 Council news Pre-application advice - eastdevon.gov.uk East Devon Council · 19 Jan 2019 Council news Conservation areas - East Devon District Council East Devon Council · 19 Jan 2019 Council news Local Plan 2013-2031 - East Devon District Council East Devon Council · 19 Jan 2019 Council news Contact details - Nottinghamshire & City of Nottingham Fire & Rescue Authority - Ashfield District Council Nottingham Council · 19 Jan 2019 Council news Planning teams - East Devon District Council East Devon Council · 19 Jan 2019 Council news Road closures or resurfacing - Wrexham County Borough Council Wrexham Council · 18 Jan 2019 Industry news Reduce, reuse… and repeat! Archana Pisharody, Consultant at Resource Futures shares her thoughts on a recent business breakfast in Bristol hosted by the Future Economy Network, where presentations provided a positive outlook on the way forward to many of the unresolved challenges in the waste industry. Resource Futures · 18 Jan 2019 Industry news See vehicles in action at Letsrecycle Live Details of some of the live demonstrations that will be taking place at the two-day Letsrecycle Live trade show have been revealed. The event, taking place on 22nd & 23rd May 2019 at Stoneleigh Park, near Coventry, has attracted interest from across the waste and recycling sector with more than 3,000 visitors now expected to … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 18 Jan 2019 Industry news People news round-up (18/01/2019) With news on: Reconomy appoints CIO; Andusia welcomes Fraser Cutting; Hartley joins Renewi board; Global Recycling Solutions’ appointment. Reconomy appoints chief information officer Outsourced waste management and recycling services provider, Reconomy, has appointed Jody Fullman as chief information officer. Joining Reconomy in January in a newly created role, Mr Fullman will assume overall re… letsrecycle.com News · 18 Jan 2019 Council news My South Cambs - South Cambs District Council South Cambridgeshire Council · 18 Jan 2019 Industry news US agribusiness calls on Trump to target UK food and environment rules in Brexit trade deal The post US agribusiness calls on Trump to target UK food and environment rules in Brexit trade deal appeared first on Unearthed . Unearthed (Greenpeace UK) · 18 Jan 2019 Policy & government RG17 7RY, Slicker Recycling Limited: permit surrender issued View the surrender issued for Lambourn Woodlands Waste Oil Storage Facility, Hungerford under the Industrial Emissions Directive. GOV.UK · 18 Jan 2019 Council news Sign-in - Cambridge City Council Cambridge Council · 18 Jan 2019 Policy & government Landmark 1,000th waste shipment achieved in record time Soaring figures highlight LLWR's success in diverting waste from the Repository Site. GOV.UK · 18 Jan 2019 Industry news Is Defra sweeping residual waste under the carpet? Libby Forrest, policy & parliamentary affairs officer at the Environmental Services Association, looks at what the Resources & Waste Strategy tells us about future energy from waste capacity needs and investment. It is common to see Whitehall ‘taking out the trash’ just before Summer and Christmas breaks, and dump various documents and announcements to clear … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 18 Jan 2019 Industry news Council worker killed after East Kilbride bin lorry collision A South Lanarkshire council worker has been killed following a collision with a waste collection vehicle in East Kilbride on Thursday (17 January) morning. Police Scotland has confirmed that officers attended the scene alongside paramedics after an emergency call at 10.15. A man was pronounced dead at the scene. An investigation into the incident is … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 18 Jan 2019 Industry news Aberdeenshire to approve three-weekly residual waste move Aberdeenshire council is expected to approve plans next week to move to a three-weekly collection service for residual waste. The proposals are part of a new waste strategy for the region, which is seeking to maximise the “environmental, community and financial benefits” from the waste produced in the county. It also comes ahead of Scotland’s … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 18 Jan 2019 Council news Applying for a Blue Badge - Pembrokeshire County Council Pembrokeshire Council · 18 Jan 2019 Industry news Explore Stourbridge Freegle - Freegle Freegle · 18 Jan 2019 Global Berkeley City Council Poised to Pass Ambitious Ordinance to Curb Disposable Foodware Press Release [Berkeley, CA] On January 22, 2019, the Berkeley City Council will vote on the Disposable Foodware and Litter Reduction Ordinance, the most ambitious and comprehensive piece of municipal legislation in the US aimed at reducing single-use disposable foodware. The “Disposable-Free Dining” ordinance will get its first reading at the December Berkeley City Council Meeting. A […] Break Free From Plastic · 17 Jan 2019 Industry news UK WEEE Open Scope webinar Following December's Open Scope webinar, this session will focus on how the guidance will specifically affect producers operating in the UK market Der Beitrag UK WEEE Open Scope webinar erschien zuerst auf United Kingdom (EN) . ERP UK (European Recycling Platform) · 17 Jan 2019 Policy & government WF11 0AH, Darrington Quarries Limited: permit surrender issued View the surrender issued for Darrington North Landfill, Wakefield under the Industrial Emissions Directive. GOV.UK · 17 Jan 2019 Industry news Greg Clark reaffirms the potential of renewables In a speech made earlier today regarding the suspension of the Hitachi nuclear programme, Secretary of State Greg Clark claimed that renewable technologies are not only ‘cheap, but also readily available.’ This comes just two months after claiming ‘cheap power is now green power’ in his speech After the Trilemma. REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 17 Jan 2019 Industry news Businesses partner for $1.5bn plastic waste ‘alliance’ Resources and waste firms Veolia and Suez are among 27 businesses to launch a ‘global alliance’ intended to improve the collection and recycling of plastic products. Signatories to the initiative have committed more than £1.16 billion [$1.5 billion] over the next five years, which will be delivered through the not-for-profit organisation – the Alliance to … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 17 Jan 2019 Industry news Monmouthshire to make separate glass collection switch Residents in Monmouthshire are set to receive a new glass recycling box following a “successful” glass recycling trial of over 6,500 properties which began in 2016. From 4 March glass bottles and jars will no longer be accepted in recycling bags, but collected fortnightly in the recycling boxes. The move is designed to improve the … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 17 Jan 2019 Policy & government The Natural Laws of Brexit The future for environmental principles and governance post EU Exit GOV.UK · 17 Jan 2019 Industry news Jail term for ‘trommel fines’ school dumping A 61-year-old man from Manchester has been has been handed a 12-month prison sentence after admitting to dumping 100 tonnes of trommel fines at a school car park in Oldham. Francis Heaton, from Gorton, pleaded guilty at Tameside Magistrates Court last month (18 December), after Kingfisher Special School was left with a bill of more … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 17 Jan 2019 Industry news EU research fund gave millions to coal projects in 2018 The post EU research fund gave millions to coal projects in 2018 appeared first on Unearthed . Unearthed (Greenpeace UK) · 17 Jan 2019 Policy & government Ideas Mean Business: young innovators enjoy success 6 months on Young innovators launch products, represent the UK at G7 summit and discover new markets with support through Innovate UK programme. GOV.UK · 17 Jan 2019 Industry news Luton council to issue penalties for ‘side waste’ Luton residents have been warned that they could face penalties of up to £400 if they leave extra black sacks and items of waste alongside residual waste bins, under a new enforcement campaign by the council. From the end of this month (January) this waste will be stickered by the council to warn people that … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 17 Jan 2019 Industry news Working with Colgate to improve future products Colgate needed dynamic experts to help them come up with a winning product idea. Anna's role was to push the thinking further, act as a sounding board and provide insight and constructive feedback. Zero Waste Week · 17 Jan 2019