Recycling news: 2014
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
Wheelabrator in air quality pledge for Deeside EfW
Residents views sought over Wheelabrators plans for 200,000 tonnes per year capacity plant in Deeside Industrial Park
letsrecycle.com News · 19 May 2014
Policy & government
More powers for Scottish government
A ‘no’ vote in this year’s referendum does not mean ‘no’ to change, says Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg.
GOV.UK · 19 May 2014
Industry news
Purchase of site at East Kent
We are pleased to announce the purchase of assets and surrounding land at our East Kent Waste Recovery Facility. The East Kent Waste Recovery Facility (the Facility), located at the Discovery Park, Sandwich, Kent, was created in April 2012, with the company signing multiple 10 year leases to operate a high temperature incinerator (HTI), solvent […]
Augean · 19 May 2014
Industry news
How to have a zero waste barbecue
As soon as the sun shows his face for longer than 10 minutes, us Brits can’t wait to get our shorts on and light the barbecue. But have you stopped to think about the landfill waste you might be creating? What with disposable barbecues, too much food and paper plates, you might find eating al…
Zero Waste Week · 19 May 2014
Industry news
Think Environmentals permit revocation upheld
Appeal against revocation of it environmental permit in May 2013 dismissed by the Planning Inspectorate
letsrecycle.com News · 18 May 2014
Industry news
Wood and WEEE fires tackled over weekend
Wood fire burning at A & A Recycling in Warwickshire, while WEEE recycling firm Environcom also suffers severe blaze in Lincolnshire
letsrecycle.com News · 18 May 2014
Industry news
Staffordshire opens EfW and targets 70% recycling
The Duke of Gloucester has formally opened Veolia's new energy from waste plant at Four Ashes for Staffordshire county council
letsrecycle.com News · 18 May 2014
Industry news
Birmingham reaches tipping point on green waste
City council clears up garden waste in run-up to local elections, regardless of whether residents have paid
letsrecycle.com News · 18 May 2014
Industry news
Agency outlines PRN obligations for 2014
Producers fulfilling glass and plastics packaging quotas as EA releases provisional PRN obligations for 2014
letsrecycle.com News · 15 May 2014
Industry news
Plastics industry names worst performing councils
Harrogate and Dumfries & Galloway poorest performers in collection of plastic waste according to plastics industry trade association
letsrecycle.com News · 15 May 2014
Industry news
LARAC and ESA oppose higher recycling targets
LARAC publishes response to EFRA committee inquiry, while the ESA disappointed inquiry does not focus on waste prevention and reuse
letsrecycle.com News · 15 May 2014
Industry news
News in brief
With news on; waste shipping rules; Devon reuse scheme; Simply Waste acquisition; Tetronics APC webinar, and; Labour MEP visits ACE UK plant
letsrecycle.com News · 15 May 2014
Industry news
Defra to amend Waste Transfer Note system
Government will amend regulations to reduce burden on businesses despite 60% of those consulted siding against reform
letsrecycle.com News · 15 May 2014
Industry news
No More Plastic Bags
At TRAID we’re always looking for sustainable solutions to textile waste that are practical and useful in everyday life. We...
TRAID · 15 May 2014
Industry news
PET tray recycling guidance in development
Plastics Recyclers Europe (EuPR) seeking to boost PET tray recycling through better design and separate collections
letsrecycle.com News · 14 May 2014
Industry news
Shanks delivers robust performance in 2013/14
Waste management financial results show that sale of solid waste business helped to grow pre-tax profits
letsrecycle.com News · 14 May 2014
Industry news
Council-owned waste firm a first for Scotland
Established last month, Fife Resource Solutions will provide waste treatment, disposal, and consultancy services
letsrecycle.com News · 14 May 2014
Industry news
UK must send loud signal on resource efficiency
IEEP director warns cautious EU Commission will shelve ambitious waste targets if UK does not comply
letsrecycle.com News · 14 May 2014
Industry news
Time teams up with VW and AL-KO - KHL Group
Demolition & Recycling International (KHL) · 14 May 2014
Industry news
How to grow a circular economy
Recently, we contributed to the Environmental Audit Committee’s ongoing inquiry on Growing a Circular Economy – our evidence follows below. Thanks to Lara Houston for her work on this document.
The Restart Project · 14 May 2014
Industry news
Little appetite for defined RDF standard
Responses from industry bodies to consultation show that many operators would not welcome compositional standards for material
letsrecycle.com News · 13 May 2014
Industry news
Defra defends waste priorities and plastic bag levy
Department says reduction in waste and recycling activities this year will allow it to prioritise negotiating EU waste agreements
letsrecycle.com News · 13 May 2014
Industry news
Portsmouth waste tyre boss fined for offences
Brian Wade of Southern Rubber Products given suspended sentenced and curfew order for breaching exemptions
letsrecycle.com News · 13 May 2014
Industry news
GIB invests 7.5m in London AD plant
Construction work to start on 30,000 tonnes per year AD plant in Enfield next month
letsrecycle.com News · 13 May 2014
Industry news
Appointment of new Finance Director
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Richard Laker as Group Finance Director. Richard (37) joins from Northgate plc, where he has held a number of senior finance roles since 2004, including Group Financial Controller and, most recently, UK Finance Director since May 2011. As finance director of Northgate’s £400m revenue UK and Irish […]
Augean · 13 May 2014
Policy & government
Ensuring value for money and maintaining investment in renewable energy
Proposals have been unveiled today to maintain the growing momentum behind renewable electricity investment in the UK, while continuing to deliver value for money for consumers.
GOV.UK · 13 May 2014
Industry news
Chemicals in consumer products ‘can cause male infertility’
“Chemicals in everyday products including toothpaste, soap and sunscreen could be damaging men’s fertility, researchers warn. For the first time, a study has directly linked common household chemicals with damage to human sperm. The scientists said that the ‘ubiquitous’ chemicals may be contributing to widespread fertility problems in the Western world.” Full article: Normal 0 […]
CHEM Trust · 13 May 2014
Council news
MAB47409 - CUMINESTOWN - Aberdeenshire Council
Aberdeenshire Council · 13 May 2014
Industry news
Countrystyle begins council plastic collection deal
Kent-based firm collecting waste plastics from bring banks on behalf of Tonbridge & Malling borough council under four-year deal
letsrecycle.com News · 12 May 2014
Industry news
E.ON biomass plant on track for 2014 opening
E.ONs waste wood fuelled facility near Sheffield is on course for possible summer opening
letsrecycle.com News · 12 May 2014
Industry news
Steel packaging recycling rate static in Europe
APEAL reveals average of 74% of steel packaging recycled across Europe in 2012 the same level achieved during previous year
letsrecycle.com News · 12 May 2014
Industry news
Steel packaging recycling rate static in Europe
APEAL reveals average of 74% of steel packaging recycled across Europe in 2012 the same level achieved during previous year
letsrecycle.com News · 12 May 2014
Industry news
UKIP seeks more weekly waste collections (yawn!)
Partys head of policy unit claims that there is no mandate for councils to impose less frequent waste collection services
letsrecycle.com News · 12 May 2014
Industry news
ETI gasification project takes step forward
APP, Broadcrown, and Royal Dahlman compete to build advanced gasification facilityas part of 13m government-backed scheme
letsrecycle.com News · 12 May 2014
Industry news
UK compost bin firm loses stock in Toronto fire
But Great Green Systems says all orders for its Green Cone and Green Johanna food waste digesters are still being fulfilled
letsrecycle.com News · 12 May 2014
Policy & government
Owen Paterson's speech to the Scotch Whisky Association
Owen Paterson's speech to the Scotch Whisky Association on their Members' Day, 12 May 2014
GOV.UK · 12 May 2014
Industry news
Hats Off To Queen’s Park Community School
As part of an ongoing partnership with Queen’s Park Community School TRAID have been working with Year 9 textile students...
TRAID · 12 May 2014
Industry news
LONDON IRISH CONSTRUCTION DAY RUGBY
London Irish is holding a ‘Construction Day’ on 4th October 2014 where they will be welcoming the construction industry to their home game against Aviva Premiership Champions, Northampton Saints. ...
Powerday · 11 May 2014
Industry news
NEW POWERDAY BINS CUT VEHICLE MOVEMENTS AT HILLINGDON SITE
Working with the London Borough of Hillingdon, Powerday has provided new purpose built 50 yard containers for the Harlington Road Waste site operated by Hillingdon. Powerday, who was recently awarded...
Powerday · 11 May 2014
Industry news
Harrogate collection firm to rival council service
Rubbish Service Ltd charges residents for bin collections with aim of 'filling gap' in councils existing fortnightly service
letsrecycle.com News · 11 May 2014