Recycling news: 2014
Fresh every day from industry press, GOV.UK and research feeds — plus the historical archive. Last updated 25 Jul 2026.
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Industry news
Keep and Share – A 10 Year Anniversary
Last night saw the 10 year anniversary party of Amy Twigger Holroyd’s Keep and Share at Prick Your Finger in...
TRAID · 22 Aug 2014
Industry news
Dutch EfW tax unlikely to harm UK RDF trade
EXCLUSIVE: Business as usual for UK exporters as RDF imports will not be subject to 13 per tonne levy
letsrecycle.com News · 21 Aug 2014
Industry news
Worker asphyxiated at NES Blaise Farm site
Fatality occurred at New Earth Solutions Blaise Farm IVC composting site in Kent earlier this month
letsrecycle.com News · 21 Aug 2014
Industry news
Oxford flats recycling row escalates
City council warning that landlords must pay for a private waste contractor to collect extra residual waste provokes backlash
letsrecycle.com News · 21 Aug 2014
Industry news
The race to 50%
Paul Vanston, manager of the Kent Resource Partnership, outlines the challenge in reaching the 50% by 2020 recycling target
letsrecycle.com News · 21 Aug 2014
Research & science
Spitzer Survey of Stellar Structure in Galaxies (S4G) Data Access - Caltech
Caltech News · 21 Aug 2014
Industry news
Shanks secures funding for Sinfin EfW contract
Waste firm to begin construction of plant after agreeing funding terms for 27-year Derby deal
letsrecycle.com News · 20 Aug 2014
Industry news
News in brief
With news on; Welsh recycling rates; Costain results; CIWM training award, and; Biffa contract for 4R
letsrecycle.com News · 20 Aug 2014
Industry news
Grundon MRF goes green after installation of solar panels
The post Grundon MRF goes green after installation of solar panels appeared first on Grundon .
Grundon Waste Management · 20 Aug 2014
Industry news
Five simple meals in minutes
This week I’ve been thinking about Pam as I’ve made my meals. You might remember you all helped her reduce her food packaging. For someone who doesn’t want to spend a lot of time in the kitchen, but is on a zero waste mission, what can you do? Here are three simple meals we’ve eaten…
Zero Waste Week · 20 Aug 2014
Industry news
Firm guilty of waste licence breaches in Falkirk
Oran Environmental Solutions Ltd due to be sentenced for licence breach at Falkirk waste transfer station after complaints about flies, gulls and rats
letsrecycle.com News · 19 Aug 2014
Industry news
Bristol to keep close eye on Boomeco wood deal
Boomeco awarded two-year wood recycling deal by city council, despite problems with its separate RDF operations in the area
letsrecycle.com News · 19 Aug 2014
Industry news
Tyre sector ignored in waste fire consultation
Retread and tyre recycling trade bodies rally against proposals outlined in fire guidance document
letsrecycle.com News · 19 Aug 2014
Policy & government
Scottish independence: milestones on the road to the referendum
A handy reminder of key dates and information in the run up to the crucial vote on September 18.
GOV.UK · 19 Aug 2014
Industry news
Science policy is about debate and discussion – not one person working in secret (updated)
CHEM Trust, with over 20 other European civil society organisations, have today sent a letter to the President-Elect of the European Commission, Jean-Claude Juncker. In the letter we propose that the next Commission adopts a revised model of scientific advice, rather than the current single ‘Chief Scientific Officer’ approach. The link between science and policy – and […]
CHEM Trust · 19 Aug 2014
Industry news
CONSTRUCTION COMMENCES ON STATE OF THE ART RECYCLING FACILITY IN ENFIELD
Powerday has begun construction of its £10m state of the art recycling facility in the Brimsdown area of Enfield, North London. The plant will create up to 60 new jobs and support the construction a...
Powerday · 18 Aug 2014
Industry news
Plastics recyclers call for split PRN target
British Plastics Federations Recycling Group calls for separate targets for domestically recycled and exported plastics
letsrecycle.com News · 18 Aug 2014
Industry news
More Derby streets could lose recycling service
Recycling collections for households on up to 15 streets in the citys Mackworth ward under threat due to continued contamination
letsrecycle.com News · 18 Aug 2014
Industry news
Odour leads to Cambs IVC permit suspension
Environment Agency forces in-vessel composting operation at Waterbeach to temporarily cease while odour concerns addressed
letsrecycle.com News · 18 Aug 2014
Industry news
BIS issues reminder over WEEE fee proposals
Department publishes detailed guidance for organisations seeking to submit proposals for a compliance fee under revised WEEE regs
letsrecycle.com News · 17 Aug 2014
Industry news
News in brief
With news on: batteries consultation, AD plant sustainability award, Wembley lions, DS Smith results, and Bolton bulky waste contract
letsrecycle.com News · 17 Aug 2014
Industry news
Aberdeen trials commingled recycling collections
Waste committee convener argues system is more cost-effective, will avert back injuries and boost recycling rates in the city
letsrecycle.com News · 17 Aug 2014
Council news
Contact details - - South Holland District Council
South Holland Council · 17 Aug 2014
Policy & government
Landfill tax bulletin: October 2015
Monthly statistics on Landfill Tax receipts, liabilities and tonnage for the UK.
GOV.UK · 17 Aug 2014
Council news
Contact us - South Cambs District Council
South Cambridgeshire Council · 15 Aug 2014
Council news
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Three Rivers Council · 15 Aug 2014
Industry news
FINLAND: Marimekko H1 loss lowered on cost cuts - Just Style
Just Style · 15 Aug 2014
Industry news
Scottish firm warns over waste regs compliance
William Tracey Group warns of hefty fines after some construction firms found not to be complying with new rules on separation
letsrecycle.com News · 14 Aug 2014
Industry news
Grundon plans 1m street sweepings recycling plant
Planning application lodged as Oxfordshire council begins procurement process for contract to recycle street sweepings from county
letsrecycle.com News · 14 Aug 2014
Industry news
Veolia launches appeal over Pickles Herts decision
Firm states belief that law was misapplied in decision by Secretary of State to turn down Hatfield EfW
letsrecycle.com News · 14 Aug 2014
Industry news
News in brief
With news on; Ealing bins; Hills MBT solar panels; Havering Green Points; Construction site waste plans, and; Binn Skips rebrands
letsrecycle.com News · 14 Aug 2014
Industry news
Mild winter sees MVV Energie profits dip
German developer of two UK waste plants sees profits dip due to falling EfW demand caused by warm weather
letsrecycle.com News · 14 Aug 2014
Industry news
Food waste gets Commonwealth gold
Iain Gulland of Zero Waste Scotland reflects on efforts to promote food waste recycling at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games
letsrecycle.com News · 14 Aug 2014
Industry news
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Zero Waste Week · 14 Aug 2014
Industry news
Exhibitors and speakers gear up for RWM 2014
Over 200 speakers and 750 exhibitors prepare to descend on the waste show at the Birmingham NEC next month
letsrecycle.com News · 13 Aug 2014
Industry news
Veolia rallies against more unnecessary bins
Waste firm commissions poll showing public support for no more than four containers presented at the kerbside
letsrecycle.com News · 13 Aug 2014
Industry news
Plymouth approves plan to cut bin collection costs
Ban on side waste and review of assisted collection service among efficiency measures approved by city councillors
letsrecycle.com News · 13 Aug 2014
Industry news
Cory dropped from Southend waste procurement
Cory Environmental unsuccessful in bid for collection contract after more than 20 years in Essex borough
letsrecycle.com News · 13 Aug 2014
Industry news
Case Study: Syngenta – Research centre gets to the heart of waste disposal
The post Case Study: Syngenta – Research centre gets to the heart of waste disposal appeared first on Grundon .
Grundon Waste Management · 13 Aug 2014
Industry news
Port Clarence Landfill Open Day
We are holding an Open Day and exhibition to explain and discuss our forthcoming planning application to extend the operational life of the site. The Open Day will be held on Saturday 16 August 2014 from 10.00am until 3.00pm at Port Clarence Landfill Site, off Huntsman Drive, Port Clarence, Middlesbrough, TS2 1UE The Augean professional […]
Augean · 13 Aug 2014