Recycling news: 2011
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Industry news
Charnwood hands Viridor material sorting deal
Borough council pens contract with Taunton-based firm for sorting and sale of 16,000 tpa of kerbside material
letsrecycle.com News · 14 Apr 2011
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WRG withdraws bid for major Welsh contract
Five council partnership Prosiect Gwyrdd allows waste management firm to withdraw from running for 1.1bn deal
letsrecycle.com News · 14 Apr 2011
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Retail body BRC sets out Waste Review ambitions
Call for greater support on food waste in both public and private sector but concerns raised over impact of localism agenda
letsrecycle.com News · 14 Apr 2011
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PDMs 12m Doncaster AD facility takes shape
Company says 45,000tpa capacity plant being developed under ReFood brand is on track to be up-and-running this summer
letsrecycle.com News · 14 Apr 2011
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Henley opens two recycling facilities in the North
Recycling minister opens Viridors glass recycling plant in Sheffield followed by AD facility near Hull
letsrecycle.com News · 13 Apr 2011
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News in Brief – Vehicles and Plant
With news on an agreement between BAE and Dennis Eagle, Volvo working with Bywaters and Grundon cutting vehicle emissions
letsrecycle.com News · 13 Apr 2011
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Bryson and Banbridge clash over collection contract
Recycling firm begins legal proceedings against Northern Irish council over plans to take service in-house
letsrecycle.com News · 13 Apr 2011
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Heated talks over food waste role in Waste Review
LGA meets with Caroline Spelman and Bob Neill to air concerns over plans to encourage weekly food waste collections
letsrecycle.com News · 13 Apr 2011
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St Regis Paper Co to appeal effluent conviction
Sentencing adjourned as waste paper recycling company appeals against conviction for misleading Environment Agency
letsrecycle.com News · 12 Apr 2011
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Cash-for-clothing puts pressure on textiles sector
Charities and textile recyclers report increased competition from shops and collectors offering money to householders for material
letsrecycle.com News · 12 Apr 2011
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Trial date set for UKs biggest WEEE export case
Provisional court scheduling made for Environment Agency investigation into alleged illegal exports of UK WEEE to Nigeria
letsrecycle.com News · 12 Apr 2011
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Edinburgh trials kerbside food waste collections
City council rolls out two-year scheme to 20,000 households ahead of developing own organic treatment solution
letsrecycle.com News · 12 Apr 2011
Council news
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Newcastle upon Tyne Council · 12 Apr 2011
Industry news
Innovation Award
Tyre recyclers to be recognised with innovation award Leading companies and individuals involved in the treatment, processing or use of end of life tyres are set to have their efforts recognised by the industry again this year. The second Michelin Innovation Award will be presented at the Tyre Recovery Association's (TRA) annual dinner on Friday…
Tyre Recovery Association · 12 Apr 2011
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TRA 2011 Forum Programme
Speakers for the TRA Forum 'Profit Through Opportunity' include Eric Le Corre, Michelin Tyre PLC, Jean Pierre Taverne, ETRMA, Farrell Dolan, Goodyear Dunlop UK Tyres Ltd, Lars Raahauge, Genan, Phil Gibbon, The Environment Agency, Gary Nelson, Abricon and Mike Wilson, TRA President.
Tyre Recovery Association · 12 Apr 2011
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Success for first national waste and recycling golf day
Tournament dubbed as Masters of Waste held at prestigious Buckinghamshire Golf Club and raises funds for charity
letsrecycle.com News · 11 Apr 2011
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Somerset warned off commingled switch by Eunomia
Consultancys audit of value for money over existing source-separated scheme raises concerns about alternative options
letsrecycle.com News · 11 Apr 2011
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North London councils cut shortlist for fuel use deal
Three bidders left in the running for contract to treat waste-derived fuel which is half of treatment project worth up to 4bn
letsrecycle.com News · 11 Apr 2011
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Northern Irish councils urged not to lock up waste
Industry representatives call on three major waste management groups to assess all options before signing long-term deals
letsrecycle.com News · 11 Apr 2011
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Highlander champions recovered paper export
Paper recycling firm uses open day in Belfast to outline trends and issues for paper sector
letsrecycle.com News · 10 Apr 2011
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First Greater Manchester waste deal MBT plant opens
Facility at site in North Manchester developed under 4bn PFI contract between GMWDA and Viridor Laing
letsrecycle.com News · 10 Apr 2011
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Plans to scrap waste fixed penalties come under fire
Reported plans to remove councils power to fine residents except in serious cases accompanied by ministers letter on charges
letsrecycle.com News · 10 Apr 2011
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Wood pellets – a hot bioenergy source
The post Wood pellets – a hot bioenergy source appeared first on letsrecycle.com .
letsrecycle.com News · 10 Apr 2011
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Special Reports Archive
The post Special Reports Archive appeared first on letsrecycle.com .
letsrecycle.com News · 10 Apr 2011
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POWERDAY AND WATES SHORTLISTED FOR INDUSTRY AWARD
Powerday and Wates have been shortlisted for Lets Recycle Awards for Excellence 2011 under the ‘Waste Management Initiative in the Commercial and Public Sector’ category. The awards showcase innov...
Powerday · 10 Apr 2011
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Wasted food and drink cost 13.7 billion last year’
Local Government Association criticises supermarkets for multi-buy deals as research suggests that waste costs households 520 a year
letsrecycle.com News · 10 Apr 2011
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Viridor gets ministerial go-ahead for Bristol EfW
Eric Pickles decision to approve proposals for Avonmouth EfW and MRF overturns Bristol city council refusal in June 2010
letsrecycle.com News · 7 Apr 2011
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Finalists announced for Awards for Excellence 2011
Local authorities, business and individuals vying for leading waste and recycling industry awards revealed
letsrecycle.com News · 7 Apr 2011
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Foil tray recycling drive targets Royal Wedding
Councils encouraged to use communications materials produced by industry Aerofoil initiative for parties marking event later this month
letsrecycle.com News · 7 Apr 2011
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Three to fight it out for North London waste deal
Two bidders dropped from shortlist for major waste treatment contract being procured on behalf of seven London boroughs
letsrecycle.com News · 7 Apr 2011
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POWERDAY TEAM WINS LETS RECYCLE GOLF DAY
Powerday’s team ‘The Bandits’ has won the first ever national waste and recycling golf day. ‘The Bandits’ successfully ended the day winning the prized trophy, beating 21 other teams in the...
Powerday · 6 Apr 2011
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Supermarkets to take back plastic film in-store
Shoppers expected to find it easier to recycle thin plastic packaging following agreement announced by BRC
letsrecycle.com News · 6 Apr 2011
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Isle of Wight gasification plant is first to get ROCs
Energos facility which breached emissions limits last year receives renewable energy subsidy
letsrecycle.com News · 6 Apr 2011
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News in Brief Appointments
With news on a commercial manager for IWPP Ltd, a sales manager at Taylor and board changes at Dennis Eagle
letsrecycle.com News · 6 Apr 2011
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Pickles slams Somerset HWRC site use charge
Communities secretary claims 2 maximum fee for using four sites in county is counter productive and questions legality of move
letsrecycle.com News · 6 Apr 2011
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Shanks-led bid first choice for 750m Yorkshire PFI
Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham councils name MBT-focused joint-bid as preferred choice for long-term waste treatment contract
letsrecycle.com News · 6 Apr 2011
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WRAP publishes updated PAS 100 to little fanfare
2011 version of compost standard aims to reflect legislative and scientific changes by adding tougher upper limit on physical contaminants
letsrecycle.com News · 6 Apr 2011
Council news
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Sunderland Council · 6 Apr 2011
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Sterecycle recommences operations at blast-hit plant
Autoclave firm to begin accepting waste again today at Rotherham facility, almost three months after fatal incident
letsrecycle.com News · 5 Apr 2011
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Deputy chief executive Paul Levett leaves Veolia ES
RecycleBank advocate and industry figurehead to retire from his role working for the UK's largest waste management company onFriday
letsrecycle.com News · 5 Apr 2011