Recycling news: 2010

Policy & government June 2010 budget: key announcements for Environment The Government is committed to playing its part in moving to a low-carbon economy. GOV.UK · 23 Jun 2010 Industry news Wheelabrator wins first UK contract US energy-from-waste giant to provide maintenance and operational support for Cory's Belvedere incinerator letsrecycle.com News · 22 Jun 2010 Industry news Waste services could suffer from council tax freeze Concerns also raised over perceived lack of green policies in Budget, but sector welcomes clarity on landfill tax letsrecycle.com News · 22 Jun 2010 Industry news London councils to receive 5m for flats recycling London Waste and Recycling Board makes money available to improve existing schemes or introduce new services letsrecycle.com News · 22 Jun 2010 Industry news European Parliament backs 85% WEEE goal Collection target endorsed by environment committee as part of recast of WEEE Directive higher than 65% proposed by Commission letsrecycle.com News · 22 Jun 2010 Industry news Recycling firm fined 10,000 after worker loses leg Cheshire-based WSR Recycling prosecuted over incident at Widnes site which saw worker lose part of his leg letsrecycle.com News · 21 Jun 2010 Industry news Chancellor unveils plans for 25% cut in Defra spending Budget speech also includes plans for VAT to increase to 20%, establishment of Green Investment Bank and council tax freeze letsrecycle.com News · 21 Jun 2010 Industry news Planning refusals cast doubt over Cheshire PFI Both remaining bidders for £1bn contract say they are considering their options after having planning proposals refused letsrecycle.com News · 21 Jun 2010 Industry news Defra targets waste prevention with limited funds Prevention key to achieving government's ‘zero waste' aims, but there is no money for a campaign, says department letsrecycle.com News · 21 Jun 2010 Policy & government View the latest from the Committee – with Adrian’s monthly meeting round-up Monthly meeting round-up from Adrian Gault, Chief Economist at the CCC. Each month, I will update you on the latest analytical discussions from our Committee Climate Change Committee · 21 Jun 2010 Industry news VIDEO REPORT: Prevention at heart of Welsh waste strategy Assembly Government publishes Towards Zero Waste plan, which includes potential for making kerbside sort compulsory letsrecycle.com News · 20 Jun 2010 Industry news Waste should be integral to new developments Former County Surveyors Society, ADEPT, publishes planning best practice alongside call for clarity on government waste policy letsrecycle.com News · 20 Jun 2010 Industry news Multi-agency crackdown on illegal waste hotspot EA officers and police raid Essex site in first of several operations aiming to tackle illegal transfrontier waste shipments letsrecycle.com News · 20 Jun 2010 Industry news Sorting message to go to Caroline Spelman Paper reprocessors are to take the Welsh waste strategy to the secretary of state for the environment letsrecycle.com News · 20 Jun 2010 Industry news Small WEEE focus as Recycle Week kicks off Councils and waste companies across country running events as annual campaign centres on single waste stream for first time letsrecycle.com News · 20 Jun 2010 Industry news Two make final shortlist for Leicestershire PFI County council drops Biffa from list of bidders in the running for £658m, 25-year residual waste treatment contract letsrecycle.com News · 20 Jun 2010 Industry news Proof of hazardous incinerator dust escaping into the environment - United Kingdom Without Incineration Network UKWIN (UK Without Incineration Network) · 20 Jun 2010 Policy & government Committee advises Government on approach to fossil fuel generation – 18 June 2010 The Committee has advised Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, Chris Huhne, to consider extending the Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) competition to include gas as well as coal demonstration projects, and to consider extending the proposed Emissions Performance Standard to cover new gas plant added to the system from 2020. Climate Change Committee · 18 Jun 2010 Policy & government Committee advises Government on approach to fossil fuel generation – 18 June 2010 The Committee has advised Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, Chris Huhne, to consider extending the Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) competition to include gas as well as coal demonstration projects, and to consider extending the proposed Emissions Performance Standard to cover new gas plant added to the system from 2020. Climate Change Committee · 18 Jun 2010 Industry news Report highlights EfW potential in Scotland Up to 8% of country's existing electriticy demand could be met by EfW, Scottish Government study claims letsrecycle.com News · 17 Jun 2010 Industry news News in Brief With news on Veolia extending its barge fleet, a composter contract in Warwickshire and qualifications at Recresco letsrecycle.com News · 17 Jun 2010 Industry news Poots insists single waste authority still on the cards In an exclusive interview, Northern Irish minister stresses proposals' benefits, despite disputes over planned reform letsrecycle.com News · 17 Jun 2010 Industry news Shortlist halved for Bradford and Calderdale PFI West Yorkshire partnership reduces list of contenders for 25-year, PFI-funded residual waste treatment deal to just two letsrecycle.com News · 17 Jun 2010 Industry news Pickles sets ball rolling in support of weekly collections Minister orders Audit Commission to repeal guidance promoting "unhygienic" fortnightly collections letsrecycle.com News · 17 Jun 2010 Industry news TEG expands significantly with Simpro acquisition In-vessel composting specialist agrees to buy Midlands open-windrow composting company for deal worth up to £6m letsrecycle.com News · 17 Jun 2010 Industry news Warm reception for Spelmans waste review plans Proposals hailed as "breath of fresh air" although issues raised over carbon, planning and incineration letsrecycle.com News · 16 Jun 2010 Industry news Public opinion key to building facilities, says survey Research carried out by SITA UK at Futuresource event identifies understanding as main barrier to new waste infrastructure letsrecycle.com News · 16 Jun 2010 Industry news Severnside secures Defra waste deal Waste and recycling firm handed contract to manage waste from 157 sites operated nationwide by government department letsrecycle.com News · 16 Jun 2010 Industry news Biowaste and waste reduction top WRAP priorities Chairman reveals focus of new business plan for 2011-14 while also emphasising the importance of partnership working letsrecycle.com News · 16 Jun 2010 Industry news EC rules out new waste legislation in short-term However, Commission says that separate targets for biowaste could be on the cards as part of wider review in 2014 letsrecycle.com News · 16 Jun 2010 Industry news Veolia urges carbon test for new technologies Manifesto from Veolia ES argues for assessment of new waste technologies for economic benefits and carbon reduction impact letsrecycle.com News · 15 Jun 2010 Industry news Up to councils to justify EfW, says waste minister Government will "do what it can" to promote energy recovery but councils need to discuss with communities letsrecycle.com News · 15 Jun 2010 Industry news Education key to improving recycling, finds survey Poll by waste management firm SITA UK at Futuresource event finds support for education ahead of incentives or fines letsrecycle.com News · 15 Jun 2010 Industry news Record fine handed out for an ELV offence Lancaster-based scrap metal merchant ordered to pay £315,000 in fines and costs under the Proceeds of Crime Act letsrecycle.com News · 15 Jun 2010 Policy & government Review of waste policy announced The Government is to carry out a full review of waste policy in England, looking at the most effective ways of reducing waste. GOV.UK · 15 Jun 2010 Policy & government Caroline Spelman speech at Futuresource, Excel Centre – ‘Waste – new thinking for a new economy’ Thank you and thanks to everyone here. Today I want to explain the new Government's approach to waste in the years ahead. GOV.UK · 14 Jun 2010 Industry news Telford & Wrekin set for mixed plastics collections Shropshire unitary authority to issue residents with dedicated orange recycling sack service from June 21 letsrecycle.com News · 14 Jun 2010 Industry news Fundamental waste review announced by Spelman Environment secretary says business waste and incentives to be priorities for new government letsrecycle.com News · 14 Jun 2010 Industry news LARAC urges cautious approach to landfill bans But, as consultation on restrictions closes, local authority body says it could back food, green and paper bans letsrecycle.com News · 14 Jun 2010 Industry news Trade body launches tyre recycling campaign Tyre Recovery Association provides materials for garages and tyre dealers to help explain recycling levy letsrecycle.com News · 14 Jun 2010