Recycling news: 2010

Industry news Dorset agrees cost-cutting Waste Partnership plan Seven local authorities formally approve proposals to form joint body in bid to save £2 million from waste bill letsrecycle.com News · 7 Dec 2010 Industry news Guidance ‘could see some composting sites close’ Composters warn that tighter permitting rules could see small sites close due to high cost of meeting regulations letsrecycle.com News · 6 Dec 2010 Industry news MRF reject rate cut by plastics sorting technology SCA Recycling claims separator equipment has cut residual waste levels at Southampton materials recycling facility by 2.5% letsrecycle.com News · 6 Dec 2010 Industry news Agency to remain firm in tackling waste crime Environment Agency to maintain action against illegal waste activities, Liz Parkes, EA head of waste, tells letsrecycle.com letsrecycle.com News · 6 Dec 2010 Industry news Defra urged to address battery safety concerns Department should work with HSE to tackle health and safety issues around storing batteries at collection points, meeting told letsrecycle.com News · 6 Dec 2010 Industry news Defra reveals rationale for waste PFI funding cuts Procurement and planning status emerge as key factors in decision to withdraw support from seven projects letsrecycle.com News · 6 Dec 2010 Industry news Norfolk set to award six interim waste contracts County council expected to hand Donarbon and WRG deals to cater for residual waste ahead of EfW coming on line in 2015 letsrecycle.com News · 6 Dec 2010 Industry news Contractors bear brunt of glass price fall Risk-sharing arrangements see cost-burden transferred to waste firms but councils warn potential impact on the horizon letsrecycle.com News · 6 Dec 2010 Industry news Festive Fun 2 plus Bonus Tracks - United Kingdom Without Incineration Network UKWIN (UK Without Incineration Network) · 3 Dec 2010 Industry news OFT sees role for smaller companies in waste market Report highlights potential for development of smaller players in waste sector, as well as ‘unbundled' contracts letsrecycle.com News · 3 Dec 2010 Industry news FoE calls for 70% recycling target for England Campaign group stresses need to follow Welsh and Scottish ambitions but trade associations say goal unlikely to be set letsrecycle.com News · 3 Dec 2010 Industry news MP proposes end use register duty for councils Peter Bottomley lays down Early Day Motion promoted by Campaign for Real Recycling, but very unlikely to become law letsrecycle.com News · 3 Dec 2010 Industry news WLGA slams unwelcome recycling fines Council body attacks WAG proposal to potentially fine local authorities £200/t for missing 70% recycling target letsrecycle.com News · 3 Dec 2010 Industry news Scotland consults on landfill and EfW restrictions Scottish Government proposes new regulations which will put Zero Waste Plans into practice letsrecycle.com News · 3 Dec 2010 Industry news The pitfalls of composting planning Sian Barton looks at the judgement in a recent Court of Appeal case letsrecycle.com News · 3 Dec 2010 Industry news Sterecycle points to opportunity left by PFI gap Autoclave firm claims Defra decision to withdraw funding from projects could open market to technologies other than incineration letsrecycle.com News · 2 Dec 2010 Industry news News in Brief With news on Veolia plans for a CHP facility, an appointment at Cawleys and a contract signing in Northern Ireland letsrecycle.com News · 2 Dec 2010 Industry news News in Brief With news on a website redesign for AfOR, Veolia officially kicking off its Medway contract and an appointment by Viridor letsrecycle.com News · 2 Dec 2010 Industry news Waste services curtailed as further snow strikes Hard-hit local authorities make arrangements for future collections while others attempt to battle through blizzards letsrecycle.com News · 2 Dec 2010 Industry news Producers on track to meet 2010 battery target Data from third quarter of 2010 confirms that this year's collection goal within easy reach, but performance slipping letsrecycle.com News · 2 Dec 2010 Industry news Q3 WEEE data shows continued strong performance Latest Environment Agency figures show collection rate below that for second quarter but still over 40% letsrecycle.com News · 2 Dec 2010 Policy & government Unlocking climate uncertainty Leading figures from the world of climate science, government and mathematics recently convened to hear the latest from a ground-breaking mathematics research programme aimed at advancing one of the most challenging and economically important mathematical problems of all time... Climate Change Committee · 1 Dec 2010 Policy & government Anaerobic Digestion framework document published An anaerobic digestion framework document was today published by the Government. GOV.UK · 1 Dec 2010 Industry news UK has avoided EfW overcapacity – ISWA president Europe leads the world, says Jeff Cooper, as International Solid Waste Association looks to spread good practice letsrecycle.com News · 1 Dec 2010 Industry news Terberg Matec launches low voltage bin-lift Waste handling equipment specialist unveils two new mechanisms including fuel-free, electric bin-lift letsrecycle.com News · 1 Dec 2010 Industry news Wales 5p carrier bag charge becomes law Welsh Assembly Members approve plans to introduce statutory charge for single use carrier bags from October 2011 letsrecycle.com News · 1 Dec 2010 Industry news Tightened budgets calls for smarter work around plastics recycling Conor Sugrue, managing director of MGB Plastics, assesses the options available to councils on plastics recycling while achieving cost savings letsrecycle.com News · 1 Dec 2010 Industry news Defra publishes plan to increase AD uptake Coalition government releases draft AD plan which aims to address barriers preventing the technology being utilised letsrecycle.com News · 30 Nov 2010 Industry news A Tribute to John Poole (27.11.1947-08.10.2010) A Tribute to John Poole (27.11.1947-08.10.2010) Founder of TRiM (Timber Recycling in Manchester) I first met John when he came in to the wood recycling Project in Brighton back in 2000. I am not sure how he heard about us, but he seemed keen on the idea and he stayed for a chat and a [...] Community Wood Recycling · 30 Nov 2010 Policy & government Moore publishes Bill to strengthen Scotland's future The Scottish Parliament is to receive new tax and borrowing powers of around £12 billion under plans published today in the Scotland Bill by Scottish Secretary Michael Moore. GOV.UK · 30 Nov 2010 Industry news Significant benefit in using waste wood as fuel Research commissioned by Defra indicates that recycling followed by energy recovery delivers greatest carbon savings letsrecycle.com News · 30 Nov 2010 Industry news Bucks names WRG preferred bidder in EfW deal U-turn County council says Northampton-based firm now favourite for 30-year deal despite initially selecting US firm Covanta letsrecycle.com News · 30 Nov 2010 Industry news Sandwell aims to drive investment in C&I waste Council-commissioned study stresses potential investment and employment opportunities in developing capacity for waste stream letsrecycle.com News · 30 Nov 2010 Industry news Safety concerns lead to AD sector competency test ABDA working with accreditation body WAMITAB to develop qualification in wake of growing interest in technology letsrecycle.com News · 29 Nov 2010 Industry news BRC launches recycling label awareness campaign Retail body to work with councils and community groups to promote label after 100 companies sign up letsrecycle.com News · 29 Nov 2010 Industry news Poots awards 240,000 to seven waste projects Northern Irish environment minister announces projects awarded Rethink Waste funding to help promote waste minimisation letsrecycle.com News · 29 Nov 2010 Industry news Crisis talks held over completion of Belvedere EfW Cory working to ensure construction not disrupted despite ultimate owner of contractor initiating insolvency proceedings letsrecycle.com News · 29 Nov 2010 Industry news News in Brief With news on a postponement for the WEEE recast, an appointment at ACE UK and compulsory recycling in Lambeth letsrecycle.com News · 29 Nov 2010 Industry news Snow and freezing conditions hit waste collections Rhondda Cynon Taf council among first to suspend service while others begin offering residents advice as temperatures plummet letsrecycle.com News · 29 Nov 2010 Industry news Two on shortlist for 800m SWaMP2008 contract Northern Ireland's Southern Waste Management Partnership expects to name preferred bidder next year after two bidders drop out letsrecycle.com News · 29 Nov 2010