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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Policy & government
Classify different types of waste: your legal responsibilities
You must identify and classify your waste before you send it for recycling or disposal. This makes sure you or anyone handling your waste deals with it properly.
GOV.UK · 21 Mar 2014
Industry news
April 2018 target date for Welsh landfill tax
Timetable for Wales to have control of its own landfill tax among plans outlined by Treasury and Welsh Office
letsrecycle.com News · 21 Mar 2014
Industry news
Plant and vehicle round-up
With news on: Doosan wheel-loader and excavator; TOMRA baler line; MSK Volvo purchase; Ace Liftway vehicle fleet, and; Middleton baler for retail chain
letsrecycle.com News · 21 Mar 2014
Industry news
DECC minister opens Tamar AD facility
Greg Barker opens Retford anaerobic digestion facility, built by organics recycling firm Tamar Energy
letsrecycle.com News · 21 Mar 2014
Industry news
R Collard opens Hampshire MRF
Hampshire demolition and construction waste firm R Collard marks opening of MRF at Eversley site
letsrecycle.com News · 21 Mar 2014
Industry news
Glass PRN value likely to fall after target change
Glass industry and PRN traders welcome 75% target and expect both PRN and glass prices to drop as a result
letsrecycle.com News · 21 Mar 2014
Industry news
How to have a zero waste Easter
The Easter Bunny is on her way. Yes, in a month’s time (Easter Day is on 20th April 2014 in case you’re wondering) she’ll be hopping into home and gardens leaving eggs and treats as she goes. But did you know we create 4,500 tonnes of extra waste from the foil and card in our…
Zero Waste Week · 20 Mar 2014
Industry news
Worker hospitalised in Runcorn chemical spillage
Around 23 people treated following a spillage of air pollution control residue at Viridors newly-opened EfW plant in Runcorn
letsrecycle.com News · 20 Mar 2014
Industry news
REPIC marks tenth year in WEEE compliance
BIS minister Michael Fallon describes schemes 1.5 million tonne milestone as a remarkable achievement
letsrecycle.com News · 20 Mar 2014
Industry news
News in brief
With news on; circular economy inquiry; online quality protocol tool; food waste studies; GPT restaurant contract, and; SAICA Natur helps charity
letsrecycle.com News · 20 Mar 2014
Industry news
GIB to invest 51m in proposed Kings Lynn EfW
Green Investment Bank commits funds to controversial Norfolk incinerator, but council to debate abandoning project
letsrecycle.com News · 20 Mar 2014
Industry news
NI waste procurement on brink of collapse
Seven-council partnership to consider dropping 560 million residual waste contract for which Shanks consortium had been named preferred bidder
letsrecycle.com News · 20 Mar 2014
Industry news
Government to cut glass packaging target to 75%
Business targets of 75% this year with incremental rise thereafter is best of both worlds solution, government says
letsrecycle.com News · 20 Mar 2014
Policy & government
Budget 2014: HM Revenue and Customs overview
An overview of announcements made by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) for Budget 2014.
GOV.UK · 19 Mar 2014
Industry news
Budget receives mixed response
SITA UK and CIWM welcome pragmatic Budget, but ESA claims landfill tax announcement does not provide long-term clarity
letsrecycle.com News · 19 Mar 2014
Industry news
Veolia calls for approval on UK waste projects
Estelle Brachlianoff says government must approve more infrastructure to see greater investment, ahead of todays Budget announcement
letsrecycle.com News · 19 Mar 2014
Industry news
Landfill tax to rise in line with inflation
Treasurys spring statement reveals future of landfill tax rates; and offers clarity on application of lower rate for fines material
letsrecycle.com News · 19 Mar 2014
Industry news
Daily Mail criticised over waste articles
Newspaper forced to remove online articles on recycling and publish corrections after complaints from Eunomia consultant Peter Jones
letsrecycle.com News · 19 Mar 2014
Industry news
News in brief
With news on: Fife dry AD plant; EU waste shipment laws; Viridor Somerset floods help; CIWM survey, and; Scotland zero waste regs
letsrecycle.com News · 19 Mar 2014
Industry news
Halton to pay cost of Runcorn EfW appeal
Borough council will seek to minimise appeal costs after Planning Inspector ruled it behaved unreasonably during public inquiry
letsrecycle.com News · 19 Mar 2014
Policy & government
Civil Society Minister presents recycling scheme proceeds to forests charity
Nick Hurd presents the Forest Stewardship Council with proceeds from Christmas card recycling scheme.
GOV.UK · 18 Mar 2014
Industry news
Landfill tax clarity sought in Budget
Calls also come for reform of PRN system and funding to tackle waste crime in Budget announcement on Wednesday (March 19)
letsrecycle.com News · 18 Mar 2014
Industry news
RWE begins burning waste wood at Markinch plant
CHP biomass facility will burn up to 425,000 tonnes of wood a year to supply adjacent paper mill and National Grid
letsrecycle.com News · 18 Mar 2014
Industry news
Finalised WEEE guidance issued by BIS
BIS publishes final version of its guidance for businesses complying with newly-introduced WEEE regulations
letsrecycle.com News · 18 Mar 2014
Industry news
Southend residents banned from Essex HWRC use
Agreement between councils allowing Southend residents to use Essex recycling centres, and vice-versa, is to end
letsrecycle.com News · 18 Mar 2014
Industry news
DCLG pledges not to drop weekly collection focus
Department confirms it is considering further options to compel councils to adopt weekly waste collections
letsrecycle.com News · 18 Mar 2014
Industry news
Biomethane, gypsum, AD quality protocols issued
Environment Agency publishes end of waste criteria setting out quality standards for several recycled materials
letsrecycle.com News · 18 Mar 2014
Industry news
North East advocate
Jeff Moffitt leaves his recycling and waste post at Gateshead shortly and reflects on communications and progress in the North East
letsrecycle.com News · 18 Mar 2014
Council news
Trafford Community Infrastructure Levy: Charging Schedule - Trafford Council
Trafford Council · 17 Mar 2014
Industry news
East London site for LWARB-backed PET plant
EXCLUSIVE: Ecotech London is to operate PET bottle recycling facility at former Express Recycling & Plastics site in Rainham
letsrecycle.com News · 17 Mar 2014
Industry news
Work continues to tackle waste sector fires
Chief Fire Officers Association reports findings from Fire Futures Forum in November to address fires at waste sites
letsrecycle.com News · 17 Mar 2014
Industry news
Wales and DCLG clash over fortnightly services
Minister Brandon Lewis told to get his facts right over comments on fortnightly waste collections in Wales
letsrecycle.com News · 17 Mar 2014
Industry news
Green light for 200m Beddington Lane EfW
Construction soon to start on 275,000 tonnes per year a capacity incinerator after Viridor issued formal planning permission
letsrecycle.com News · 17 Mar 2014
Industry news
Shipping demand
With exports of secondary materials still an important outlet for the UK, Rob Shelley explores some of the shipping issues
letsrecycle.com News · 17 Mar 2014
Industry news
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Energy Live News · 14 Mar 2014
Industry news
Nine strike gold at Zero Waste Awards
FareShare, KP Snacks and Procter & Gamble among recipients of Gold Zero Waste Awards in latest judging round
letsrecycle.com News · 14 Mar 2014
Industry news
Cardboard prices fall after ferrous downturn
Volatility has emerged again in the commodity market for recyclables but ferrous scrap prices may have turned the corner
letsrecycle.com News · 14 Mar 2014
Industry news
Pickles: Re-use sector too polite
Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government says organisations should take advantage of Localism Act at FRN conference
letsrecycle.com News · 14 Mar 2014
Industry news
TEEP changes too costly for councils
NAWDO chair John Woodruff tells Collections Conference that local authority budget cuts will restrict how councils respond to TEEP requirements
letsrecycle.com News · 14 Mar 2014
Policy & government
UK showcases expertise in PPP implementation in waste management
Conference on waste disposal highlights opportunities in Greece and UK experience in developing an effective waste management market
GOV.UK · 13 Mar 2014