Recycling news: 2004
Fresh every day from industry press, GOV.UK and research feeds — plus the historical archive. Last updated 25 Jul 2026.
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PRN market 2004: end-of-year turmoil
This special report looks into the state of the packaging waste recovery market as the sector enters the "carry over period"
letsrecycle.com News · 3 Dec 2004
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UK waste industry developing its recycling role
Environmental Services Association highlights the changing face of waste management and recycling role of industry
letsrecycle.com News · 3 Dec 2004
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“Behavioural change” needed to boost recycling in Hampshire
Hampshire's Project Integra warns that new infrastructure alone is not enough to reach higher recycling rates
letsrecycle.com News · 3 Dec 2004
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Composters should break away from waste industry, HSE says
Composters could fair better with insurance costs if they detached themselves from the "high risk" waste industry
letsrecycle.com News · 2 Dec 2004
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Panasonic and community group in Severnside award winners
Winners of the second annual recycling awards presented by Severnside have been announced at a ceremony in Cardiff
letsrecycle.com News · 2 Dec 2004
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Stoneleigh Live to provide new showcase for recycling
A major new recycling and waste event will take place on March 15-16 2004 in Warwickshire
letsrecycle.com News · 2 Dec 2004
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Survey indicates low prices for LATS allowances until 2008
Early work by the LGA suggests landfill allowance supply will outstrip demand next year, but prices could rise from 2008/09
letsrecycle.com News · 2 Dec 2004
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WEEE regulation timetable “impossible”, warn stakeholders
Defra publishes responses to its WEEE consultation, with stakeholders warning of a lack of time for measures to be adopted
letsrecycle.com News · 2 Dec 2004
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Pre-Budget argues case for incineration of residual waste
Treasury effectively rules out incineration tax, instead recommending action to reduce barriers to new waste technologies
letsrecycle.com News · 2 Dec 2004
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News in Brief
Newport recyclers move into 1.4m centre; Taylor to expand; Valpak teams up with Environ; and, fife recyclers celebrate success
letsrecycle.com News · 1 Dec 2004
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Agency confirms January deadline to avoid ELV crisis
Fears of a shortage of approved facilities to depollute cars have seen the Environment Agency delay new rules until January 31
letsrecycle.com News · 1 Dec 2004
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Plymouth in 200 million bid to reduce landfill rates
Council seeks new waste contractor to help recycle and recover municipal waste after Chelston Meadow landfill site closes
letsrecycle.com News · 1 Dec 2004
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National clearing house for WEEE given industry backing
Government reveals assessment of stakeholder responses in third consultation on waste electrical and electronic equipment
letsrecycle.com News · 1 Dec 2004
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DTI offers 10 million for new waste technology projects
Trade secretary Patricia Hewitt pledges money to reduce and recover waste as part of a 80m ackage for UK science and innovation
letsrecycle.com News · 30 Nov 2004
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Agency reveals landfill allowance ruling for MBT outputs
Mechanical biological treatment residues will count towards landfill allowances unless incinerated, Environment Agency says
letsrecycle.com News · 30 Nov 2004
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New machine allows Dorset wood recycling business to expand
New screening machine from Germany allows Eco Composting to recycle up to 20,000 tonnes of wood a year
letsrecycle.com News · 30 Nov 2004
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Telford consults public over new waste disposal options
Telford and Wrekin council seeks views over potential long-term or short-term waste management contract starting in 2009
letsrecycle.com News · 30 Nov 2004
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Tesco could reward public for recycling their packaging
Supermarket to trial system which could reward shoppers with clubcard points for recycling their packaging
letsrecycle.com News · 29 Nov 2004
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WRAP recycling fund invests in automotive waste specialist
WRAP's 5.5m fund invests 350,000 in Gloucestershire-based automotive waste services company Oakside Logistics
letsrecycle.com News · 29 Nov 2004
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Biffa benefits from Hales purchase in first half results
Severn Trent has reported its results for the first half of the financial year with Biffa's profits up 14.4%
letsrecycle.com News · 29 Nov 2004
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Liverpool making steady progress in recycling
Traditionally poor-performing council for recycling more than doubles recycling rate, and is set to expand service further
letsrecycle.com News · 29 Nov 2004
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Dumfries and Galloway signs 25-year PFI waste contract
Scottish council's contractor Shanks set to use mechanical biological treatment technology under 270 million deal
letsrecycle.com News · 29 Nov 2004
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Duales System Deutschland set for take-over bid
Organisation behind Germany's Green Dot packaging recovery system to be sold, abolishing its not-for-profit status
letsrecycle.com News · 26 Nov 2004
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Defra reveals details of 4 million community recycling fund
Community recyclers to bid for 3 million, while four co-ordinators will strengthen community recycling in the regions
letsrecycle.com News · 26 Nov 2004
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Wastelink launches WEEE compliance scheme
Wastelink is signing producers up for its Electrolink service providing "solutions for WEEE compliance"
letsrecycle.com News · 26 Nov 2004
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Wandsworth recycling plant hit by planning delay
Planning permission for Smuggler's Way MRF delayed, causing concern about recycling rates for the WRWA authorities
letsrecycle.com News · 26 Nov 2004
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Big Recycle campaign needs targets, WRAP says
National recycling week event needs output-based evaluation, WRAP chief executive Jennie Price suggests
letsrecycle.com News · 26 Nov 2004
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Waste expert calls for “vision” of sustainable living
International waste expert Philip Rushbrook calls on environmental lobby to show how sustainable life could be
letsrecycle.com News · 26 Nov 2004
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West London Waste Authority snubs Mayor's strategy deadline
West London Waste Authority says its strategy is ahead of schedule, despite missing the London Mayor's deadline
letsrecycle.com News · 25 Nov 2004
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Three companies shortlisted for Manchester fridge contract
Three companies have put their name forward to dispose of the fridge "mountains" left by Britannia Import Export
letsrecycle.com News · 25 Nov 2004
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Profits warning: why Germany’s Green Dot is selling up
Germany's Duales System Deutschland is reaching packaging waste recycling rates above 70%, but a move away from its not-for-profit status could bring fresh challenges ahead. James Cartledge looks into DSD and its pioneering "Green Dot" recovery system.
letsrecycle.com News · 25 Nov 2004
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Household waste recycling in Leipzig
The city of Leipzig, in the Saxony region of eastern Germany, was the starting point for the popular uprising against the socialist state back in November 1989. Since then, the city has been one of the most supportive areas of the "green dot" recovery system.
letsrecycle.com News · 25 Nov 2004
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Biowaste Directive needs to be set as a matter of “urgency”
In the run up to its annual meeting next week, the Composting Association says the legislation is a main focus for 2005
letsrecycle.com News · 24 Nov 2004
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Glass and grass collection scheme to aim for accreditation
The Composting Association has said the system is not eligible for accreditation, but Mid-UK will still endevour to achieve certification
letsrecycle.com News · 24 Nov 2004
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UK packaging waste recovery compliance under threat
Compliance schemes warn of potential difficulties in meeting UK packaging waste obligations this year
letsrecycle.com News · 24 Nov 2004
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Aylesford gala ball raises 23,000 for Great Ormond Street
Paper recycler Aylesford Newsprint celebrates 10th anniversary with charity ball raising money for children's hospital
letsrecycle.com News · 24 Nov 2004
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News in Brief
Christmas card recycling scheme confirmed; Waste prevention plan launched; and, Guildford and Waverley recycling rewarded
letsrecycle.com News · 24 Nov 2004
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Camden high-rise recycling pilot achieves high participation
London borough achieves 20% higher participation in recycling trial for high-rise flats than in low-rise properties
letsrecycle.com News · 24 Nov 2004
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Harrow lacks clear waste strategy, says Audit Commission
Commission says London borough of Harrow needs clear waste management strategy if it is to improve its future prospects
letsrecycle.com News · 24 Nov 2004
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Mayor orders West London Waste Authority to develop strategy
Ken Livingstone issues direction requiring the authority to produce a strategy before any new waste contracts can be signed
letsrecycle.com News · 23 Nov 2004