Recycling news: 2001

Fresh every day from industry press, GOV.UK and research feeds — plus the historical archive. Last updated 25 Jul 2026.

Industry news Robert Long to open northern consultancy office A regional director of Enviros Aspinwall is to join Robert Long to develop its northern business letsrecycle.com News · 2 Jul 2001 Industry news Chief landfill tax regulator to leave Entrust soon Richard Sills, the chief executive of Entrust, is expected to leave the organisation shortly letsrecycle.com News · 2 Jul 2001 Industry news IWM sees landfill permits as short-term solution Tradable landfill permits have a role but warns over problems with commercial waste letsrecycle.com News · 1 Jul 2001 Industry news GLA to look at “polluter pays” rebate scheme The Mayor is considering a scheme that could see 10 added to council tax which would be given back if residents recycle letsrecycle.com News · 28 Jun 2001 Industry news Councils must spend more on raising awareness about recycling says DEFRA DEFRA has said waste strategy targets will only be met if local authorities form partnerships and spend more on education letsrecycle.com News · 28 Jun 2001 Industry news Strong performance by Severnside as PRN cash boosts collection David S Smith results have seen excellent performances and a hint that prices will not fall further letsrecycle.com News · 27 Jun 2001 Industry news Eriez acquires Boxmag-Rapid name and business assets Magnets specialist Eriez has acquired one of the other brands in the sector letsrecycle.com News · 27 Jun 2001 Industry news Government think-tank puts emphasis on household packaging waste A greater focus on household packaging waste is needed to meet future targets, an advisory committee has found letsrecycle.com News · 27 Jun 2001 Industry news Composting Association publishes UK’s first guide to large-scale composting Confusion over regulations has lead to the Composting Association publishing a practical guide to composting letsrecycle.com News · 26 Jun 2001 Industry news Cleanaway awarded 25-year Greenwich CA site contract Greenwich council and Cleanaway partnership should see an increase in recycling in the borough letsrecycle.com News · 26 Jun 2001 Industry news Onyx restyles website with easier to use navigation Waste management company Onyx has relaunched its website with three dedicated areas for users letsrecycle.com News · 25 Jun 2001 Industry news Five-member consortium preferred for London glass contract A consortium has been short-listed to win a substantial contract to develop glass recycling in London letsrecycle.com News · 25 Jun 2001 Industry news Non-ferrous expert moves to run vehicle dismantlers association The merger of two metals recycling associations will also see a new appointment at the MVDA letsrecycle.com News · 25 Jun 2001 Industry news Quarry association warns Scots of dangers of aggregates tax The aggregates tax could hit improvements to hospitals, the Quarry Products Association has warned Scottish MSPs letsrecycle.com News · 24 Jun 2001 Industry news Onyx consolidates with East Hampshire collection contract Collection contracts are continuing to be won by Onyx which is strengthening its work in Hampshire letsrecycle.com News · 24 Jun 2001 Industry news Tonbridge & Malling praise robust nature of Linpac boxes Recycled plastic kerbside collection boxes have received praise from a Kent council letsrecycle.com News · 24 Jun 2001 Industry news Welsh authorities in line for voluntary targets and 40m funding A waste strategy for Wales will be published next week in the wake of a 40m funds allocation letsrecycle.com News · 24 Jun 2001 Industry news DEFRA makes two changes to guidance on compost and kitchen waste DEFRA now says that kitchen waste with fruit and vegetables can be used as compost letsrecycle.com News · 21 Jun 2001 Industry news Recycling saves businesses thousands Wastebusters has launched a guide to show businesses how reducing waste can save them money letsrecycle.com News · 21 Jun 2001 Industry news East Sussex household waste recycling centres recycle over 30% SITA initiatives to recycle green waste have helped to boost recycling rates at civic amenity sites in East Sussex letsrecycle.com News · 21 Jun 2001 Industry news ESA launches Northern Ireland regional branch The ESA has set up a Northern Ireland branch following its establishment of Scottish and Welsh associations last year letsrecycle.com News · 21 Jun 2001 Industry news DEFRA to issue statement on kitchen waste as confusion grows The government is to issue guidance on composting kitchen waste as in-vessel is seen as a growing option letsrecycle.com News · 20 Jun 2001 Industry news CARE study aims to find options to use more used-vehicle parts Ahead of the End-of-Life Vehicles directive, a study is aiming to find ways to promote the use of used parts letsrecycle.com News · 20 Jun 2001 Industry news DEFRA rules out use of kitchen waste compost (Note: DEFRA amendment) DEFRA has clarified its position on the collection and use of kitchen waste in compost letsrecycle.com News · 20 Jun 2001 Industry news Clean Air Society backs incineration as part of waste strategy The NSCA says the health effects of incineration are minimal and it can form part of a local waste plan letsrecycle.com News · 19 Jun 2001 Industry news Priority place for sustainable development in Queen&#39s Speech Sustainable development will be a priority for the government, the Queen said this morning letsrecycle.com News · 19 Jun 2001 Industry news Meacher backs incineration but advocates recycling first Recycling levels need to rise and new incineration plants must not crowd out recycling, said the Environment Minister letsrecycle.com News · 19 Jun 2001 Industry news SITA wins Bracknell Forest refuse and recycling work A contract worth 1.3 million a year has gone to SITA for work in Bracknell currently carried out by Cleanaway letsrecycle.com News · 19 Jun 2001 Industry news Assembly warns that London&#39s waste problem is nearing crisis point The London Assembly has called on the Mayor to address the capital&#39s rubbish crisis and said action must be taken letsrecycle.com News · 18 Jun 2001 Industry news Scottish recycling group appoints development officer The Recycling Advisory Group Scotland has appointed a development worker to help deliver the waste strategy letsrecycle.com News · 18 Jun 2001 Industry news Valpak is offering free mixed glass collections to meet aggregate demand Over 6,000 licensed premises have signed up to the Valpak scheme which is driving the market for mixed cullet letsrecycle.com News · 18 Jun 2001 Industry news Brent residents are to be paid to recycle from home The GLA has launched a pilot scheme which will give residents 10 for taking part in a kerbside collection letsrecycle.com News · 18 Jun 2001 Industry news DEFRA tells local authorities to continue kitchen waste collections Despite the EA&#39s announcement that collections should be stopped, DEFRA is encouraging local authorities to continue letsrecycle.com News · 17 Jun 2001 Industry news Sacked refuse workers reinstated as SITA leaves Brighton Brighton&#39s refuse collection crisis ends with SITA paying 3 million compensation to the council to terminate its contract letsrecycle.com News · 14 Jun 2001 Industry news Waste Recycling Group wins 9m South Oxfordshire contract New ten-year Oxfordshire contract should see better recycling facilities to enable council to meet targets letsrecycle.com News · 14 Jun 2001 Industry news WRAP warns of ransom threat from newsprint sector over new machine Vic Cocker, WRAP chairman, has warned the organisation may be held to ransom over funding for a new newsprint machine letsrecycle.com News · 13 Jun 2001 Industry news SITA and Brighton Council talks to continue today Failure to come to a decision yesterday sees talks continue as refuse crisis moves into its fourth day letsrecycle.com News · 13 Jun 2001 Industry news London Waste disappointed over Greenpeace verdict London Waste is disappointed over yesterday&#39s decision but said that trial was about criminal damage not incineration letsrecycle.com News · 13 Jun 2001 Industry news Academics look to end duplication in 25m plus waste research A project to give better access to research work could eventually help avoid duplication letsrecycle.com News · 12 Jun 2001 Industry news SITA shakes-up its environmental trust to focus on recycling A review of the SITA Environmental Trust sees changes with emphasis on recycling, research and community initiatives letsrecycle.com News · 12 Jun 2001