Recycling news: 2008
Fresh every day from industry press, GOV.UK and research feeds — plus the historical archive. Last updated 25 Jul 2026.
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VT Group buys autoclave company for 1.64 million
Acquisition of Estech Europe represents next step in defence firm's move into waste management
letsrecycle.com News · 22 Jun 2008
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NISP and Brew Centre join forces
Two networks promoting resource efficiency announce a closer working relationship
letsrecycle.com News · 22 Jun 2008
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Transfrontier Shipping targeted by Defra
Consultation launched on extending Duty of Care to prevent illegal shipments of waste
letsrecycle.com News · 22 Jun 2008
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Man dies at SITA recycling site
Investigation launched after man suffers "serious crush injuries" in incident at West Midlands plant
letsrecycle.com News · 19 Jun 2008
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News in Brief
With news on alternate weekly collections, a SITA appointment and green stationery
letsrecycle.com News · 19 Jun 2008
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AbitibiBowater unveils pioneering source separation
Plastics and card collected via compaction vehicle in Nuneaton and Bedworth
letsrecycle.com News · 19 Jun 2008
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Harrow launches three-company collection contract
Groundbreaking framework agreement offers London council flexibility
letsrecycle.com News · 19 Jun 2008
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BERR holds urgent WEEE discussions
BERR and regulators meet, as councils warn of potential CA site disruption
letsrecycle.com News · 19 Jun 2008
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Business recycling certificate launched
Wastepack-backed university course aims to promote waste management in businesses
letsrecycle.com News · 18 Jun 2008
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Lakeside EfW project hit by technical problems
Colnbrook facility to open a year later than scheduled - with repercussions for councils
letsrecycle.com News · 18 Jun 2008
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Newcastle undergoes recycling overhaul
Introduction of 100,000 new bins begins as council aims to boost recycling rates
letsrecycle.com News · 18 Jun 2008
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Guidance unveiled for recycling incentive pilots
Defra launches consultation on draft document and invites councils to sign up
letsrecycle.com News · 18 Jun 2008
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Waste Framework Directive welcomed by industry
Widespread support for European Parliament decision, but dissenting voices remain
letsrecycle.com News · 18 Jun 2008
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First gasification plant set for ROC accreditation
Energos plant on the Isle of Wight granted UK's first preliminary approval by Ofgem
letsrecycle.com News · 17 Jun 2008
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Tougher rules planned for waste vehicles
Consultation launched on introducing two tiers of vehicle registration for waste carriers
letsrecycle.com News · 17 Jun 2008
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Modelling in collection report flawed, says industry
Waste management firms accuse WRAP study of misleading councils over commingled collection costs
letsrecycle.com News · 17 Jun 2008
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New Hythe to close as Spanish plan new mill
SCA sells corrugated business to SAICA, New Hythe to close and new mill planned for Trafford
letsrecycle.com News · 17 Jun 2008
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Bristol council signs 32m composting contract
New Earth Solutions awarded 20 year deal to build and operate an in-vessel composting facility
letsrecycle.com News · 17 Jun 2008
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Recycling officers welcome collection cost report
But concerns raised that revenue of materials not being passed from MRFs to councils
letsrecycle.com News · 16 Jun 2008
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News in Brief
With news on the Wood Recyclers' Association, Yorwaste and wheeled bins in Slough
letsrecycle.com News · 16 Jun 2008
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WEEE system hit by non-compliance fears
Compliance deadline passes with questions over compliance and potential disruption at CA sites
letsrecycle.com News · 16 Jun 2008
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South Norfolk abandons weighing trials
Authority in row with Defra over funding and initial aims of chipped bin scheme
letsrecycle.com News · 16 Jun 2008
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Green light for new EU waste legislation
European Parliament approves revisions to the Waste Framework Directive
letsrecycle.com News · 16 Jun 2008
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Largest French waste incinerator unveiled in Paris
Waste disposal authority for Western Paris region opens 460,000 tonne EfW facility
letsrecycle.com News · 15 Jun 2008
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HSE set to target local authority RCV usage
Getting a safety message into the cab is to be a focus of the Health and Safety Executive
letsrecycle.com News · 15 Jun 2008
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WRAP finds cost benefit in kerbside sorting
WRAP finds in favour of kerbside sorting and rules commingling doesn't raise recycling rate
letsrecycle.com News · 15 Jun 2008
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Dr Paul Leinster awarded CBE
Environment Agency's acting chief executive receives accolade in Queen's Honours list
letsrecycle.com News · 15 Jun 2008
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Glass industry calls for return to bottle banks
British Glass claims fall in closed loop glass recycling proves need for legislative action
letsrecycle.com News · 15 Jun 2008
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News in Brief
With news on plasterboard, steel recycling and two jail sentences
letsrecycle.com News · 12 Jun 2008
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Rival show to CIWM revealed for Torbay
CIWM criticised as exhibitors including Ford and Liebherr signal support for 2009 Paignton event
letsrecycle.com News · 12 Jun 2008
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WEEE evidence trading nears end
As June 16 deadline nears, compliance schemes are finalising work on their obligations
letsrecycle.com News · 12 Jun 2008
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Funding issues cause fresh Manchester PFI delay
Multi-million pound PFI contract with Viridor Laing held up by funding approvals process
letsrecycle.com News · 12 Jun 2008
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Caroline Jackson MEP under fire
Anti-incinerator protestors accuse Framework rapporteur of "conflict of interest"
letsrecycle.com News · 12 Jun 2008
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Eversheds on combined heat and power schemes
The Eversheds legal team discuss local authorities C02 and recycling targets
letsrecycle.com News · 12 Jun 2008
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Biffa appoints Horbach as chief executive
Bill Woodburn replaced in latest management change following firm's takeover in April
letsrecycle.com News · 11 Jun 2008
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Long-awaited waste wood market figures published
WRA publishes statistics from 2007 and announces launch of wood packaging protocol
letsrecycle.com News · 11 Jun 2008
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Autoclave loss sets back Tower Hamlets waste plans
Uncertainty over future treatment forces council to rethink waste strategy
letsrecycle.com News · 11 Jun 2008
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MEPs urged to vote against Framework Directive
Doctors associations raise concerns over health implications of incineration proposals
letsrecycle.com News · 11 Jun 2008
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Paper recycler plans 15 million MRF
SCA Recycling to move into dry recyclables recovery with proposed Southampton facility
letsrecycle.com News · 10 Jun 2008
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WRAP cuts number of targets in business plan
Landfill diversion, carbon reduction and economic benefits at centre of three-year programme
letsrecycle.com News · 10 Jun 2008