Recycling news: 2011
Fresh every day from industry press, GOV.UK and research feeds — plus the historical archive. Last updated 25 Jul 2026.
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Council news
Jobs - Lewisham Council
Lewisham Council · 3 Oct 2011
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Parking - Lewisham Council
Lewisham Council · 3 Oct 2011
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Council tax - Lewisham Council
Lewisham Council · 3 Oct 2011
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Services - Lewisham Council
Lewisham Council · 3 Oct 2011
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Contact us - Lewisham Council
Lewisham Council · 3 Oct 2011
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Lewisham Council - Home - Lewisham Council
Lewisham Council · 3 Oct 2011
Industry news
Aim to burn only non-recyclables, says Commission
Waste industry FEAD conference in Helsinki hears of EU plans for higher recycling targets, role of waste hierarchy and EfW
letsrecycle.com News · 2 Oct 2011
Industry news
Alupro reports 83% of councils now collect aerosols
Two years of industry-funded Aerofoil campaign have also seen marked increase in number of councils collecting foil
letsrecycle.com News · 2 Oct 2011
Industry news
Councils seek answers over collection fund detail
LGA stresses importance of local choice over collection and looks for clarification over what 250m funding can be used for
letsrecycle.com News · 2 Oct 2011
Industry news
Pickles: 250m fund will reverse Labour bin cuts
The coalition governments new 250 million weekly waste collection fund will reverse Labours policy of bin cuts, says Eric Pickles
letsrecycle.com News · 2 Oct 2011
Industry news
Heat incentive delay desperately disappointing
REA expresses concern after application start date for scheme expected to benefit AD and biomass plants is put back
letsrecycle.com News · 2 Oct 2011
Council news
Introduction to Landscape Character Areas - Swale Borough Council
Swale Council · 1 Oct 2011
Industry news
Homes & Gardens Magazine
The Next Door Wood Store (our website promoting the range of wonderful products made by our members from recycled wood) was featured in Homes & Gardens Magazine – the leading “homestyle” publication with a circulation of more than 130,000.
Community Wood Recycling · 30 Sept 2011
Industry news
Record month for waste timber collections
In a repeat of last month, August became the best month ever for collections from national builders – with almost 440 tonnes collected from a record 101 building sites across the country.
Community Wood Recycling · 30 Sept 2011
Council news
EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL - East Ayrshire Council
East Ayrshire Council · 30 Sept 2011
Policy & government
Chemical hazards and poisons report: issue 20
Information for health and emergency professionals involved in chemical incident response and preparedness.
GOV.UK · 29 Sept 2011
Industry news
SW retailer fined for reckless waste offences
Trago Mills ordered to pay almost 200,000 in fines and costs in case brought by Environment Agency
letsrecycle.com News · 29 Sept 2011
Industry news
Pickles unveils 250m fund for weekly collections
Money expected to be made available from next April to councils that either retain or return to weekly service
letsrecycle.com News · 29 Sept 2011
Industry news
Weekly collection fund ‘could be disastrous for recycling
Extra 250m funding welcomed in principle, but waste sector figures criticise focus of support
letsrecycle.com News · 29 Sept 2011
Industry news
Defra to consult on packaging targets this year
Views to be sought on targets for 2013-17 later this year, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs confirms
letsrecycle.com News · 28 Sept 2011
Industry news
Valpak helps fashion retailer to improve recycling
Compliance and recycling specialist starts working with SuperGroup at its distribution centre in Gloucester
letsrecycle.com News · 28 Sept 2011
Industry news
News in Brief
With news on products and services exhibited at RWM, including: DHLs equipment service; Taylor bins; a new look for Hadfield; Avery Weigh-Tronix; and Dennis Eagle
letsrecycle.com News · 28 Sept 2011
Policy & government
Progress made on Scotland Bill, but “still a long way to go”
Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury, David Gauke yesterday gave evidence on behalf of the UK Government to the Scotland Bill Committee.
GOV.UK · 27 Sept 2011
Industry news
Three days to go until Welsh carrier bag charge
Welsh First minister and environment minister meet shoppers and retailers ahead of country becoming first in UK to charge for bags
letsrecycle.com News · 27 Sept 2011
Industry news
Wastepack Group acquires Recycle Wales scheme
Company strengthens its position in packaging producer compliance market with acquisition of only scheme based in Wales
letsrecycle.com News · 27 Sept 2011
Industry news
SIC codes implementation brings mixed reaction
Requirement for SIC codes in force, but ESA disappointed at short notice while Engineering Employers warn on lack of infrastructure
letsrecycle.com News · 27 Sept 2011
Industry news
Access roads for Cornwall EfW before court hearing
Preparation ofsite begins despite outstanding High Court appeal against project to be heard next month
letsrecycle.com News · 27 Sept 2011
Industry news
Agency confirms battery efficiencies approach
Regulator tells recyclers it will not take action if they do not report recycling efficiencies due to absence of EU-wide approach for calculating them
letsrecycle.com News · 27 Sept 2011
Global
Creation of EASE: European Association for Storage of Energy
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ESWET (European Suppliers of Waste-to-Energy Technology) · 27 Sept 2011
Industry news
Exporting waste fuel from UK a retrograde step
Treasury concedes tax loss while Viridor warns of threat to UK facilities if material continues to be sent overseas
letsrecycle.com News · 26 Sept 2011
Industry news
Labour would make move to low carbon economy
Shadow energy secretary Meg Hillier criticises government green policy at party conference, while recycling achievements are highlighted
letsrecycle.com News · 26 Sept 2011
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Labour would make move to low carbon economy
Shadow energy secretary Meg Hillier criticises government green policy at party conference, while recycling achievements are highlighted
letsrecycle.com News · 26 Sept 2011
Industry news
Wales recycling rate moves up to 45%
Figures for first quarter of 2011/12 show continued improvement in performance, with municipal waste figure for three months reaching 48%
letsrecycle.com News · 26 Sept 2011
Industry news
Minister opens Keenan composting site expansion
Scottish environment secretary Richard Lochhead unveils results of 1.3m investment at Aberdeenshire facility
letsrecycle.com News · 26 Sept 2011
Industry news
Waste wood shortage predicted by 2015
Despite current oversupply in market, Tolvik Consulting study indicates that future demand will considerably outstrip UK supply
letsrecycle.com News · 25 Sept 2011
Industry news
Somerset agreement paves way for Viridor AD plant
Waste Partnership to guarantee 19,000tpa of food waste feedstock for new plant to be developed at Walpole, near Bridgwater
letsrecycle.com News · 25 Sept 2011
Industry news
Reuse to be rewarded in pioneering London scheme
West London Waste Authority says initiative offering residents rewards for using reuse charities, organisations and businesses is first of its kind
letsrecycle.com News · 25 Sept 2011
Industry news
Flies cause problems for new Avonmouth MBT plant
Environment Agency working with operator New Earth Solutions to tackle problem linked to waste trucks entering site
letsrecycle.com News · 25 Sept 2011
Policy & government
Local authority collected waste – definition of terms
Sets out changes in terminology in definitions relating to waste reporting obligations.
GOV.UK · 22 Sept 2011
Industry news
WRAP makes black plastics recycling breakthrough
Trials into recycling non-bottle plastics show that councils will be able to collect a wider range of plastics in future, says WRAP
letsrecycle.com News · 22 Sept 2011