Recycling news: 2023
Fresh every day from industry press, GOV.UK and research feeds — plus the historical archive. Last updated 27 Jul 2026.
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Global
Bonfiglioli’s Complete Range of Solutions for Recycling Processing and Machinery
Bonfiglioli conceives, designs and produces custom solutions for collection, downsizing and sorting of waste materials. Recycling is a key component of waste management to reduce pollution and landfill waste; in order to ensure high-quality operations and the best result in the recycling process, the company provides a complete range of innovative products for Mobile and […]
Global Recycling · 22 Oct 2023
Council news
WIRRAL BOROUGH COUNCIL - Wirral.Gov
Wirral Council · 22 Oct 2023
Council news
Housing benefit and council tax fraud - Hull City Council
Kingston upon Hull Council · 21 Oct 2023
Council news
Household waste recycling centres - Hull City Council
Kingston upon Hull Council · 21 Oct 2023
Council news
Worried about a child - Hull City Council
Kingston upon Hull Council · 21 Oct 2023
Council news
NEWPORT CITY COUNCIL CODE OF CONDUCT PART 1 INTERPRETATION - Newport City Council
Newport Council · 21 Oct 2023
Council news
Childcare advice - Hull City Council
Kingston upon Hull Council · 21 Oct 2023
Council news
Contact us - Hull City Council
Kingston upon Hull Council · 21 Oct 2023
Council news
Household collections - Hull City Council
Kingston upon Hull Council · 21 Oct 2023
Council news
Bins and recycling - Hull City Council
Kingston upon Hull Council · 21 Oct 2023
Council news
Paying council bills - Hull City Council
Kingston upon Hull Council · 21 Oct 2023
Council news
My Council Tax account - Hull City Council
Kingston upon Hull Council · 21 Oct 2023
Industry news
Anaerobic Digestion trade association welcomes Defra’s separate food waste collections in England announcement.
Anaerobic Digestion trade association welcomes Defra’s separate food waste collections in England announcement. Today, Defra published its long-awaited response to the Consultation on Consistency in Household and Business Recycling in England setting out guidelines and timelines for Local Authorities (LAs) to roll out food waste collections. Charlotte Morton OBE, Chief Executive of the Anaerobi…
ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 21 Oct 2023
Council news
Help with homelessness - Hull City Council
Kingston upon Hull Council · 21 Oct 2023
Industry news
Turning mine waste into valuable EV battery raw materials: JORC drilling launches our Medet recycling initiative supporting the shift to a circular and low carbon economy
We are thrilled to announce that JORC drilling has officially commenced at our 100% controlled, 2,200 ha Medet copper rich mine tailings, located in central Bulgaria. We're recycling historic mine tailings to extract valuable copper, contributing significantly to the European battery industry. By reprocessing this mine waste, we are not only reducing the harmful environmental [...]
Altilium news · 21 Oct 2023
Council news
Community Governance Review - Mid Suffolk District Council
Mid Suffolk Council · 21 Oct 2023
Global
An Innovative Approach to E-Waste: Newicon Collaborates with The Royal Mint
Tech company Newicon has partnered with The Royal Mint to address one of the UK’s most pressing environmental challenges – managing electronic waste. Newicon joined forces with The Royal Mint’s Commercial Director Mark Loveridge and Darren Hunt, Head of Business Development, and Geoffrey Sampson, Director at Circulogic, at a workshop in Bristol to explore the […]
Global Recycling · 21 Oct 2023
Policy & government
Implementation of mandatory digital waste tracking
Proposals for the implementation of a mandatory digital waste tracking service across the UK.
GOV.UK · 20 Oct 2023
Policy & government
Waste carrier, broker and dealer system reform
Seeking views on our plans to improve the waste carrier, broker and dealer system in England.
GOV.UK · 20 Oct 2023
Industry news
Defra details ‘Simpler Recycling’ with garden waste charges to remain
The government has today (21 October) revealed its ‘Simpler Recycling’ plans for England, with proposals for “most” households to have a weekly food waste collection by 2026 and residual waste to be collected “at least fortnightly”. Under the plans, all local authorities by 31 March 2026 will collect the required recyclable waste streams: glass; metal; … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 20 Oct 2023
Policy & government
Simpler recycling collections and tougher regulation to reform waste system
Reforms to household and business bin collections and a crackdown on unscrupulous waste carriers will boost recycling rates and protect the environment
GOV.UK · 20 Oct 2023
Industry news
Double Triumph at the UK Packaging Awards
Polytag recently celebrated a significant milestone, achieving dual honours at the UK Packaging Awards. Winning Gold for Innovation of the Year for our collaborative project with Ocado Retail Ltd and receiving a Highly Commended accolade for our CSR initiative with Co-op, these awards recognise our efforts in pioneering digital deposit return schemes and enhancing packaging traceability. This r…
Polytag news · 20 Oct 2023
Global
Guest Blog: Something for everyone at the Winter School
ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 20 Oct 2023
Policy & government
Jupiter icy moon explorer (JUICE)
UK involvement in the mission to make detailed observations of the giant gaseous planet Jupiter and three of its largest moons: Ganymede, Callisto and Europa.
GOV.UK · 20 Oct 2023
Policy & government
Business Secretary visits Aston Martin after announcing £9 million to drive innovation in auto tech industry
Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch visits Aston Martin HQ in Warwickshire after announcing £9million in government funding, supporting over 2,500 local jobs in auto tech.
GOV.UK · 20 Oct 2023
Council news
Issue details - Gloucester City Council
Gloucester Council · 20 Oct 2023
Council news
Benefits review form - West Devon Borough Council
West Devon Council · 20 Oct 2023
Industry news
This was Fixfest 2023!
What a day! On Saturday 30 September, over a hundred representatives from community repair groups, universities, repair businesses, public bodies, waste agencies and more across the UK braved the train strike to gather in Cardiff for a memorable day of conversations, stories and inspiration. We were thrilled that ...
Repair Cafe Wales · 20 Oct 2023
Policy & government
BEIS annual report and accounts 2022 to 2023
Report on expenditure and performance of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2023.
GOV.UK · 20 Oct 2023
Industry news
Welsh care sector not prepared for new food waste legislation
The care sector in Wales is in danger of falling foul of upcoming legislation, with many businesses still unaware of the impending changes, says a recycling boss. New laws come into force on 6 April, with Welsh Government mandating that all facilities are to separate out food waste if they produce more than 5kg per […]
Keenan Recycling · 20 Oct 2023
Industry news
The Newsroom - Primark Corporate
Primark newsroom · 20 Oct 2023
Industry news
Global paper recyclers report some ‘stability’
Reporting to the Bureau of International Recycling (BIR), paper recyclers from across the world have said the market has been stabilising and even growing in recent months, boosted by a growing demand for material from East Asia. While internal demand remains low, there was some optimism that things could improve in the coming months. With … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 20 Oct 2023
Policy & government
CB24 6DQ, East Waste Limited: environmental permit partial surrender issued – EPR/BV4584IU/S010
View the partial surrender issued for MiltonLandfill, Cambridge under the Industrial Emissions Directive.
GOV.UK · 20 Oct 2023
Industry news
eBay UK convenes new circular economy council for furniture and homeware
Major retailers including Ikea and Dunelm are participating in a new ‘Circular Change Council’ intended to boost recommerce and reduce waste in the furniture and homeware industry.
edie — Circular Economy tag · 20 Oct 2023
Industry news
Suez UK profits hit by ‘£12m’ loss from ‘major municipal collections contract’
Suez recycling and recovery UK published its results for the 2022 calendar year last week where profits fell by around a third to £14.8 million. This was put down to a £12m hit from an unnamed “major municipal collections contract”. Suez explained that figures in the notes to the accounts show a reduction of £10.2 … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 20 Oct 2023
Global
Fornnax Adds 430 HP Secondary Shredder to R-Series Lineup
Fornnax Technology Establishes a New Benchmark by Introducing R4000-HD. Fornnax possesses a trump card in aspects of making the tyre recycling business profitable, with formidable performance efficacy criteria. The introduction of the new Fornnax R4000-HD is going to be a game changer in the recycling industry. “Waste is a Human Invention, & It’s Time to […]
Global Recycling · 20 Oct 2023
Industry news
News in brief (20/10/23)
With news on: Biffa’s Taunton MRF fire still impacting nearby HWRC; Restart project issues plea to UK government; Plastic supply chain issues plea to EU; and, Student drawings adorn Hounslow’s recycling vehicles. Biffa’s Taunton MRF fire still impacting nearby HWRC Following a fire at Biffa’s materials recycling facility in Taunton earlier this month which closed … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 20 Oct 2023
Global
Meeting Targets under EPR for E-Waste Recycling: An Evidence-Linked Approach
In today’s fast-paced digital age, electronic devices have revolutionized our lives, making them more convenient and efficient. However, this digital evolution comes with a shadow: the exponential rise of electronic waste, or e-waste. As countries grapple with the environmental and health hazards of e-waste, Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) has become a global imperative. In this […]
Global Recycling · 20 Oct 2023
Council news
Pre-application charges - Babergh District Council
Babergh Council · 20 Oct 2023
Policy & government
Award winning nuclear drone team are flying high
Sellafield Ltd's UAV team is celebrating after winning a Nuclear Manufacturing Award and being shortlisted for two Engineering and Manufacturing Awards.
GOV.UK · 19 Oct 2023