Recycling news: 2012
Fresh every day from industry press, GOV.UK and research feeds — plus the historical archive. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.
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Industry news
Veolia gains top corporate responsibility rating
Waste management company named most improved company nationally in 2012 by Business in the Communitys corporate responsibility index
letsrecycle.com News · 25 Mar 2012
Council news
City, Town and Community Council - Llanrhaeadr Yng Nghinmeirch - Denbighshire County Council
Denbighshire Council · 23 Mar 2012
Industry news
Packaging recycling targets for 2011 met with ease
But, more progress needed to meet challenging targets planned for 2013-17, particularly in case of plastics
letsrecycle.com News · 23 Mar 2012
Industry news
SAICA expands with acquisition of Houghtons
EXCLUSIVE: Spanish paper manufacturer buys Manchester based recycling company in latest move to secure feedstock
letsrecycle.com News · 23 Mar 2012
Industry news
UK paper recycling rate reaches 78.7%
Latest CPI figures show paper recycling rate increased by 5% year-on-year under new method of calculating performance
letsrecycle.com News · 23 Mar 2012
Industry news
Waste paper sector facing up to shipping shortage
Cuts in the number of vessels sailing to the Far East is having a dampening effect on the recovered paper sector
letsrecycle.com News · 23 Mar 2012
Industry news
First UK councils to send nappies for recycling
Nappy recycling specialist Knowaste prepares to take waste from Cardiff city and Monmouthshire county councils
letsrecycle.com News · 23 Mar 2012
Industry news
Waste Regulations laid before Scottish Parliament
Draft legislation intended to propel Scotland towards being one of highest performing recycling nations' unveiled
letsrecycle.com News · 23 Mar 2012
Policy & government
Charles Hendry sees Midlands manufacturing in action
Charles Hendry was in the Midlands and the North West on Thursday 22 March to see thriving examples of British manufacturing in action.
The…
GOV.UK · 22 Mar 2012
Industry news
HSE to publish autoclave guidance
Following incidents involving autoclaves HSE is in the process of preparing new safety guidance
letsrecycle.com News · 22 Mar 2012
Industry news
LWaRB seeks applicants for Efficiencies Programme
Attendees at the London Conference hear how efficient services can save councils money
letsrecycle.com News · 22 Mar 2012
Industry news
Waste industry welcomes Budget planning changes
Positive response to the 2012 Budget overall but concerns over promise to be the greenest government ever
letsrecycle.com News · 22 Mar 2012
Industry news
Battery data shows UK misses 2011 target
Provisional data suggests Battery collection levels increasing but compliance schemes warn that plenty of work still to be done
letsrecycle.com News · 22 Mar 2012
Council news
Councillors - Denbighshire County Council
Denbighshire Council · 21 Mar 2012
Policy & government
Governments reach agreement on Scotland Bill
The Scotland Bill is set to bring major new powers to the Scottish Parliament after the UK Government and Scottish Government reached agreement on the provisions of the Bill, the Secretary of State for Scotland Michael Moore announced today
GOV.UK · 21 Mar 2012
Policy & government
Governments reach agreement on Scotland Bill
The Scotland Bill is set to bring major new powers to the Scottish Parliament after the UK Government and Scottish Government reached agreement on the provisions of the Bill, the Secretary of State for Scotland Michael Moore announced today
GOV.UK · 21 Mar 2012
Industry news
Higher packaging targets confirmed in Budget 2012
Chancellor George Osborne sets out measures relating to landfill tax, planning, energy and infrastructure
letsrecycle.com News · 21 Mar 2012
Industry news
Plans to cut unnecessary waste regulation welcomed
Environmental Services Association says that proposals by Defra to cut red tape in environmental sector appear to strike a good balance
letsrecycle.com News · 21 Mar 2012
Industry news
Englands ‘first’ nappy recycling service to launch
Cheshire West and Chester council to run six month trial in Vale Royal whichit hopes to expandsubject to Pickles funding
letsrecycle.com News · 21 Mar 2012
Industry news
Grundon announces new Anti-Bribery & Corruption Policy
The post Grundon announces new Anti-Bribery & Corruption Policy appeared first on Grundon .
Grundon Waste Management · 21 Mar 2012
Industry news
New Earth manager among AfOR winners
Winners of this year's AfOR Awards include Recycle for West Sussex, Agrivert and Freeland Horticulture and the event saw charity fundraising
letsrecycle.com News · 20 Mar 2012
Council news
Councillor Joan Butterfield - Denbighshire County Council
Denbighshire Council · 20 Mar 2012
Council news
Councillor Bobby Feeley - Denbighshire County Council
Denbighshire Council · 20 Mar 2012
Industry news
Third of councils expected to bid for 250m fund
Survey of 100 waste collection authorities by MEL Research indicates that 29% of councils were planning on submitting bids ahead of deadline last Friday (March 16)
letsrecycle.com News · 20 Mar 2012
Industry news
Agrivert favoured for Mid-Wales food waste deal
Ceredigion and Powys county councils name company as preferred bidder for food waste treatment contract
letsrecycle.com News · 20 Mar 2012
Industry news
Tyre Recovery Association Forum helps automotive aftermarket stay legal
Tyre retailers, independent garages, franchised dealers and vehicle dismantlers are set to receive a host of help and advice to help them stay on the right side of the law at the Tyre Recovery Association’s (TRA) annual forum. The free-to-attend event, which will be held on 25th May at the Ardencote Manor Hotel in Warwickshire,…
Tyre Recovery Association · 20 Mar 2012
Industry news
Concern over impact of End of Waste on UK
European criteria for biodegradable waste which are set to replace quality protocols could cause problems, according to Defra and WRAP
letsrecycle.com News · 19 Mar 2012
Council news
ISLE OF ANGLESEY COUNTY COUNCIL - Anglesey County Council
Isle of Anglesey Council · 19 Mar 2012
Industry news
Nestl makes Easter egg packaging 100% recyclable
Company says it has become first major confectioner to make all Easter egg packaging recyclable, by replacing rigid plastic with cardboard
letsrecycle.com News · 19 Mar 2012
Industry news
Defra acts to cut waste red tape
Big changes proposed for WEEE system and waste transfer notes under detailed plans published today
letsrecycle.com News · 19 Mar 2012
Industry news
Chancellor urged to confirm packaging targets
The Resource Association trade body for reprocessors publishes its wish-list ahead of this weeks Budget
letsrecycle.com News · 19 Mar 2012
Industry news
Residents win appeal over nauseating landfill site
Landmark case opens the way for home owners to seek thousands of pounds in damages from Hertfordshire landfill site operator Biffa
letsrecycle.com News · 19 Mar 2012
Industry news
B2B WEEE collection figures do not reflect reality
Head of compliance scheme for non household WEEE claims B2B recycling rate is significantly higher than statistics suggest
letsrecycle.com News · 19 Mar 2012
Industry news
Nick Clegg unveils Van Dalen ferrous metal shredder
MPs Nick Clegg and David Blunkett on hand for official opening of ferrous shredder at metal recycling firm Van Dalens Sheffield facility
letsrecycle.com News · 19 Mar 2012
Industry news
Cumbria scraps plans to close half of its HWRCs
Councils cabinet opts to restrict opening hours of household waste recycling centres instead following opposition from residents
letsrecycle.com News · 19 Mar 2012
Industry news
Nappies to be collected in innovative Welsh pilot
Welsh Government to spend 400,000 on kerbside sort service for 2500 households in Merthyr Tydfil in bid to drive up recycling rates
letsrecycle.com News · 19 Mar 2012
Industry news
Iceland: why I’ve bought the company back - Iceland
Iceland Foods corporate news · 16 Mar 2012
Industry news
Defra plan targets valuable metals in WEEE
Government publishes Resource Security Action Plan to ensure that valuable metals are recovered from waste electricals
letsrecycle.com News · 16 Mar 2012
Industry news
Councils warn against scaling back bin fine powers
In response to Defra consultation, LGA says that current system is as an effective deterrent and should be retained
letsrecycle.com News · 16 Mar 2012
Industry news
First meeting of biomass parliamentary group
Biomass All Party Parliamentary Group meets for first time as Drax enters into a contract to extend its biomass capabilities
letsrecycle.com News · 16 Mar 2012