Recycling news: 2022
Fresh every day from industry press, GOV.UK and research feeds — plus the historical archive. Last updated 28 Jul 2026.
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Council news
Report a Nuisance - forms.southnorfolkandbroadland.gov.uk
Broadland Council · 26 Aug 2022
Policy & government
Recovered appeal: land east of Windsor Grove, West Norwood, London (ref: 3285463 - 26 August 2022)
Decision letter and Inspector’s Report for a recovered appeal.
GOV.UK · 26 Aug 2022
Industry news
Charity Spotlight: Ringcross Community Food Bank
The post Charity Spotlight: Ringcross Community Food Bank appeared first on City Harvest .
City Harvest London · 26 Aug 2022
Industry news
Energy price cap rise requires “significant intervention” from Government
REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 26 Aug 2022
Industry news
West Berkshire EfW application to be called in
An application from waste management company J Mould to build a 150,000 tonnes per year capacity energy from waste (EfW) facility will now be considered by the secretary of state, after West Berkshire’s decision to approve it was challenged. In a document from the council’s meeting on 24 August, the application was recommended for approval … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 26 Aug 2022
Industry news
Manchester gives £220,000 to waste prevention groups
Twenty-six community groups across Greater Manchester will receive a total of £220,000 in funding to support projects tackling waste and encouraging reuse and recycling. Now in its second year, the Recycle for Greater Manchester (R4GM) Community Fund has awarded a new tranche of funding for community and voluntary sector groups focused on “creative solutions” for … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 26 Aug 2022
Global
Vyncke is our new member!
In total, ESWET has now 35 members: 22 Full Members and 13 Associate Members! Click here for the full list. VYNCKE...
ESWET (European Suppliers of Waste-to-Energy Technology) · 26 Aug 2022
Industry news
Is your child keen to keep Bristol clean and green?
The post Is your child keen to keep Bristol clean and green? appeared first on Bristol Waste Company .
Bristol Waste Company · 26 Aug 2022
Council news
Manor Park ward - Rushmoor Borough Council
Rushmoor Council · 26 Aug 2022
Industry news
Essex tenders for contractor in move away from landfill
Essex county council has formally launched a tender for an initial seven-year deal worth £62 million per year for the disposal of 350,000 tonnes of residual waste per annum. The county council currently sends residual waste to the various landfill sites, including the Bellhouse Landfill in Colchester. Essex has landfilled residual waste following the failure … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 26 Aug 2022
Industry news
Hamilton mattress recycling hits 250,000 mark
HAMILTON Waste & Recycling (Hamilton) has announced that it has now recycled over a quarter of a million mattresses as the company continues to ramp up its mattress recycling capacity. In reaching this landmark number Hamilton has recovered over approximately 2500 tonnes of metal, 750 tonnes of foam and 500 tonnes of polyester all of...
Skip & Waste Magazine · 26 Aug 2022
Industry news
O’Donovan Waste collaborate with social enterprise network ‘Community Wood Recycling’
O’DONOVAN Waste has recently collaborated with Community Wood Recycling; a leading environmental and social enterprise network, as it continues its stellar work to support local community projects. A dynamic waste management company, O’Donovan is a leader in the waste and construction sectors with an excellent reputation for service, compliance and demonstrates ongoing excellence in environment…
Skip & Waste Magazine · 26 Aug 2022
Industry news
Rising energy prices ‘could lower recycling levels’
Recyclers have expressed concerns that the rising cost of energy will hit their operations and subsequently have an impact on recycling levels. Private businesses do not benefit from the Ofgem cap for householders, which rose today, meaning energy suppliers can charge full price to business customers. This comes on top of already rising costs of … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 26 Aug 2022
Policy & government
Litter strategy for England: progress reports
These reports set out what progress has been made on the actions identified in the government’s litter strategy published in 2017.
GOV.UK · 26 Aug 2022
Industry news
London’s electric dustcart is here
London’s electric dustcart is here, as Bywaters launch our first ever electric dustcart as part of our goal to reach net zero by 2030
Bywaters · 26 Aug 2022
Industry news
enfinium and HZI invite businesses from Leeds and wider Yorkshire region to a ‘meet the buyer’ event for a new waste-to-energy hub starting construction
enfinium and Hitachi Zosen Inova (HZI) are inviting businesses to access supply chain opportunities on its new waste-to-energy hub.
enfinium · 26 Aug 2022
Industry news
From waste to resource - Mineral Products Association
Mineral Products Association · 26 Aug 2022
Council news
Update: Wild Birds - Council of the ISLES OF SCILLY
Isles of Scilly Council · 26 Aug 2022
Industry news
BEIS consults on Business Models for Engineered Greenhouse Gas Removals (GGRs)
Greenhouse Gas Removal plays a major role in the Government’s strategy to reach Net-Zero by 2050. Through the Net-Zero Strategy, the government intends to develop markets and incentives for engineered GGR technologies. As a first step, BEIS is consulting on business models to attract private investments to enable GGR projects to deploy within this decade.…
ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 26 Aug 2022
Industry news
Natural Neighbourhoods - Groundwork
Groundwork UK · 26 Aug 2022
Council news
Redbridge FSD & Local Offer | Applying for primary school - FAQs - find.redbridge.gov.uk
Redbridge Council · 26 Aug 2022
Council news
My council tax - information guide - Chichester District Council
Chichester Council · 25 Aug 2022
Council news
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Malvern Hills Council · 25 Aug 2022
Industry news
Waste sofas ‘must be incinerated’ because of POPs, EA says
EXCLUSIVE: The Environment Agency has warned councils that they must now incinerate all upholstered waste domestic seating after an investigation found large levels of persistent organic pollutants (POPs) in seating textiles and foams. The Agency has written to all local authorities with the latest advice. The Scottish Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA) says it intends to … Read More The po…
letsrecycle.com News · 25 Aug 2022
Council news
Apply for a School Place - admissions.thurrock.gov.uk
Thurrock Council · 25 Aug 2022
Industry news
Reuse Organisation of the Year – have your say!
The Reuse Organisation of the Year award will go to a reuse charity/social enterprise who has made a great achievement in the past year and will be decided by a public vote.
Reuse Network · 25 Aug 2022
Industry news
Why Greenpeace UK doesn’t campaign on population
Is population control the right way to address climate change and other environmental problems? The evidence shows that tackling unsustainable consumption is fairer and more effective.
Greenpeace UK · 25 Aug 2022
Industry news
News in brief (25/08/2022)
With news on: Thurrock blames suspended collections on ‘eco-mob’; Newham ‘bound by national negotiations’ over pay increases; CCTV helps Blaenau Gwent catch fly-tippers; and, Bio Capital AD plants receive ADBA accreditation. Thurrock blames suspended collections on ‘eco-mob’ Thurrock council announced yesterday (24 August) it had suspended garden waste collections for the rest of the week … Rea…
letsrecycle.com News · 25 Aug 2022
Council news
Early Learning and Childcare Centre Menu Selector - Clackmannanshire Council
Clackmannanshire Council · 25 Aug 2022
Industry news
Glass price inches up as PRN value jumps
The price of a tonne of cullet is inching upwards as the value of both glass remelt and aggregate packaging recovery notes (PRNs) “soars” beyond £100 for the first time, recyclers tell letsrecycle.com. Some glass reprocessors say they are now willing to pay more for material while the PRN price remains high. On the other … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 25 Aug 2022
Industry news
Scanlon pleased to ‘draw a line’ under CMA probe
The chief executive of Suez recycling and recovery UK has said he is pleased to “draw a line under this chapter”, following the final decision on the Veolia/Suez merger by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA). In its final decision this morning (25 August), the CMA confirmed that Veolia must sell “substantial parts” of the … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 25 Aug 2022
Industry news
CMA confirms Veolia must sell ‘substantial parts’ of Suez
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has published a summary of its final report into Veolia’s proposed takeover of Suez, confirming that Veolia must sell “substantial parts” of the merged business in the UK. This includes Suez’s UK waste management services business as well as its UK industrial water operation and its European mobile water … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 25 Aug 2022
Industry news
YBMR Raceday - Leicester Racecourse 4th Oct - British Metals Recycling Association
BMRA (British Metals Recycling Association) · 25 Aug 2022
Policy & government
CMA unwinds Veolia / Suez merger in the UK
Prior to the merger, Veolia and Suez were 2 of the largest suppliers of waste management services in the UK.
GOV.UK · 25 Aug 2022
Council news
Animal Licences - East Herts Council
East Hertfordshire Council · 24 Aug 2022
Council news
Holocaust Memorial Day - Newcastle City Council
Newcastle upon Tyne Council · 24 Aug 2022
Industry news
REA welcomes National Grid ESO’s Winter “Demand Flexibility” scheme
REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 24 Aug 2022
Industry news
Get to know our volunteers: Marcia
We have amazing people in the Repair Cafe Wales Family As part of a series on getting to know our volunteers, we’ve set a series of questions and our amazing volunteers have answered them ‘virtually’ for us. Next up in the series is Marcia, a sewing and 'meeter and greeter' volunteer at RE:MAKE Newport: ...
Repair Cafe Wales · 24 Aug 2022
Industry news
Waste strikes in Scotland go ahead
Waste strikes across Scotland are to go ahead after no agreement was reached during pay negotiations between unions and COSLA, the body representing council employers, yesterday (23 August). With some already facing industrial action, more councils began strike action today following last night’s unsuccessful pay negotiations. An increase of around 5% was rejected. Johanna Baxter, … Read More T…
letsrecycle.com News · 24 Aug 2022
Industry news
How your plastic-free future groceries could be packaged - DS Smith
DS Smith (International Paper) · 24 Aug 2022