Recycling news: 2016

Industry news Shanks in supply deal for Chinese-owned EfW plant A Chinese-owned energy from waste plant in the Netherlands has secured a 10-year deal with waste management firm Shanks to burn 100,000 tonnes of RDF per annum for energy recovery. The agreement has been made by Shanks with German energy from waste firm EEW, which was acquired by Beijing Holdings earlier this year (see letsrecycle.com story). … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 25 Aug 2016 Industry news Chipper Training Exercise with Kent Fire and Rescue Services & Environment Agency Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS) tackled a ‘simulated’ blaze in a wood chipping machine, that threatened to engulf an […] Countrystyle Recycling · 24 Aug 2016 Industry news Industry and councils react to reject rate fallout Waste industry and local authority representatives are continuing to blame a rise in recycling reject rates on cuts to budgets and a lack of collection consistency. Figures obtained via a freedom of information request by the BBC yesterday reveal 338,000 tonnes of household waste in England had been rejected from materials recycling facilities in 2014/15. … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 24 Aug 2016 Industry news Welsh councils set to hit 60% recycling The average amount of waste recycled by councils in Wales has hit 60% for the first time, according to internal figures published by the Welsh Government today (24 August). Provisional data for 2015/16 shows recycling has grown by 4% on last year’s figure –two percentage points higher than the Welsh Government’s statutory 58% target. But … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 24 Aug 2016 Industry news Bromley set to close Waste4fuel land deal The London borough of Bromley is set to acquire the land of the former Waste4fuel site in Orpington with the aim of clearing the area, which remains a persistent fire hazard. The Cornwall Drive site has been under scrutiny from authorities for years, due to the storage of thousands of tonnes of waste and a … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 24 Aug 2016 Industry news Sussex man jailed for dumping waste wood A waste criminal who went on the run after illegally stockpiling over 1,200 tonnes of waste wood on an industrial estate in Uckfield, East Sussex has been jailed for 12 months. Tom McCabe, 32, from Worthing, West Sussex, was sentenced at Lewes Crown Court on 22 August after pleading guilty to the offence. He was … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 24 Aug 2016 Industry news Ecotech sale ‘not possible’ say administrators EXCLUSIVE: Administrators for the East London plastic bottle recycler Ecotech have ended their search for a buyer for the business, after it was found that ‘significant hurdles’ were in the way of operations at the Rainham site. Ecotech London Ltd, which operated from premises at the Fairview Industrial Estate, was placed into administration in June … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 24 Aug 2016 Industry news East Devon to roll out three-weekly residual collection service East Devon district council has released details of the roll-out of its three-weekly residual waste collection regime which is due to come into effect across the borough from February 2017. In March this year, the council awarded a seven-year waste and recycling collection contract to Suez, worth more than £30 million (see letsrecycle.com story). Collection … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 23 Aug 2016 Industry news CCIC joins Recycling Association to push export quality Pre-shipment accreditation body China Certification & Inspection Group (CCIC) has joined the Recycling Association – calling for closer ties between the recycling industry and end users of material in the Far East. CCIC – the agency accredited by the Chinese Government to inspect material for export bound for the country – has said it is … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 23 Aug 2016 Industry news Defra targets recycling ‘confusion’ amid 3.5% reject claim The government has pledged to work with councils in England to make recycling “less confusing”, after it was revealed today that reject rates have increased 84% over the past four years. A BBC Freedom of Information request found 338,000 tonnes of household waste had been rejected from materials recycling facilities (MRFs) in 2014/15 – up … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 23 Aug 2016 Industry news Hampshire to keep HWRCs open amidst spending cuts Following a public consultation, Hampshire council has announced its entire network of 24 household waste recycling centres (HWRCs) across the county will stay open. A public consultation was carried out in March, asking residents for their views on a number of proposals for changes to the HWRC service at the centres, in order to meet … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 23 Aug 2016 Industry news POWERDAY CONTINUES AS MAIN SPONSOR OF LONDON IRISH Powerday and London Irish are delighted to confirm today that Powerday will continue as the principal sponsor of both the London Irish professional and amateur clubs for the 2016/17 season. This will... Powerday · 22 Aug 2016 Industry news SSI Schäfer announces ‘major’ manufacturing investment SSI Schäfer has invested in three state-of-the-art multi injection presses and tools to expand production of its PRO WAVE range. The PRO 240 WAVE was launched in 2014 – and SSI Schäfer claims that the container is one of the lightest and strongest two-wheeled bins on the market. SSI Schäfer has also now launched 120 … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 22 Aug 2016 Industry news Suez continues odour work on Path Head landfill The Environment Agency (EA) has issued an update on ongoing works by Suez to tackle odour issues and prepare for closure at its Path Head landfill site. In February, Suez received enforcement notices from the EA, after heavy rainfall and accumulation of surface water at the site resulted in complaints of odour emissions from residents … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 22 Aug 2016 Industry news Scotland clarifies position on landfill tax Concerns over how landfill tax will be applied to waste fines north of the border have been allayed following feedback from the Scottish Government. Revenue Scotland has made important amendments to how the tax regime will be administered, having launched a “more prescriptive” consultation in June to satisfy waste processors and landfill operators. The scope … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 22 Aug 2016 Industry news Bywaters awarded £3m Parliament waste contract EXCLUSIVE: London-based waste business Bywaters has been awarded an estimated £3 million contract to collect and dispose of waste from the Houses of Parliament. The five-year arrangement, which has two one year extension options, will see Bywaters handle all waste materials produced within the Palace of Westminster and Portcullis House in Central London. The contract … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 22 Aug 2016 Industry news Spate of waste fires continues A waste fire in Huddersfield is the latest to have hit the sector, following a week that has seen blazes at sites across the country. Crews from West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service were called to the Hunters waste site – which had formerly been occupied by Hunter Waste Management Ltd – at Queens Mill … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 19 Aug 2016 Industry news The Week in Waste – 19 August 2016 Take a look at the ‘Week in Waste’ video report. In this week’s report by letsrecycle.com, sponsored by Biffa, we report on Camden council’s waste and recycling collections contract and commercial waste in Bristol. The video report comes as letsrecycle.com continues to develop its coverage of recycling news, to serve the growing demands of our … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 19 Aug 2016 Industry news Olleco chief in 900km cycle for charity The head of waste oil recycling firm Olleco is to take on a seven-day endurance cycle ride across the Swiss Alps next month as part of a bid to raise £100,000 for charity. Robert Behan, chief executive of the organics recycling company, will be part of a seven-strong team attempting the Haute Route Dolomites Swiss … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 19 Aug 2016 Industry news Arm’s-length Aberdeen firm to manage EfW output Energy generated by Aberdeen’s proposed waste recovery plant is to be managed by an arm’s-length company wholly owned by the city council. And, the proposed Energy Services Company (ESO) will also handle the output of an anaerobic digestion facility, which is being developed at the Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre. At a meeting held on … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 19 Aug 2016 Industry news Mattress recycling faces market challenges, report warns Future mattress recycling capacity in the UK looks set to be hit by a drop in steel prices combined with an increase in the cost of insurance, an unprecedented report into the industry reveals. And, while the number of mattresses recycled in the UK is likely to have almost doubled between 2013 and 2014, it … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 19 Aug 2016 Industry news Environmental impacts - Sustain: the alliance for better food and farming Sustain · 19 Aug 2016 Industry news Willen Biogas Anaerobic Digestion Plant Fully Operational The Willen Biogas anaerobic digestion (AD) plant in North London is fully operational and accepting food waste. The 25,000 tonne per year facility is sited on Cattlegate Farm in Potters Bar which is ... Powerday · 18 Aug 2016 Industry news Pelagic or mid-water trawling - Sustain: the alliance for better food and farming Sustain · 18 Aug 2016 Industry news Norfolk to run ‘hazardous’ waste amnesty Norfolk county council is running household ‘hazardous waste amnesties’ for residents to dispose of chemicals at seven recycling centres across the county next month. Among the wide range of household chemicals that will be accepted free of charge at the household waste recycling centres (HWRCs) are wood preservatives, bug and weed killers, paint, thinners, varnishes … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 18 Aug 2016 Industry news Camden to push ahead with £18m waste deal The London borough of Camden is to push ahead with plans to award an £18 million waste collection contract – despite internal opposition to proposed service changes. The plans to push ahead with the contract, which currently has Veolia as preferred bidder, were carried at a meeting of the North London council’s culture and environment … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 18 Aug 2016 Industry news Chemistry podcasts & science storytelling - Chemistry World Chemistry World · 18 Aug 2016 Industry news Chemistry news, research and opinions | Chemistry World - Chemistry World Chemistry World · 18 Aug 2016 Industry news Appointments round-up (18/08/2016) With news on: Leading environmental lawyer Angus Evers joins Shoosmiths; Double appointment at Bollegraaf, and; Ecosurety announces new managing director. Angus Evers joins Shoosmiths National law firm Shoosmiths has appointed a leading environmental partner, Angus Evers, to the planning team at its London office. Mr Evers joins Shoosmiths from global law firm King & Wood Mallesons … Read More … letsrecycle.com News · 18 Aug 2016 Industry news Viridor plans to increase capacity of Cardiff EfW Viridor is considering plans to widen the catchment area and increase the capacity of its Trident Park Energy Facility in Cardiff, in the south east of Wales. The facility, which was built on behalf of the Prosiect Gwyrdd partnership of Cardiff, Newport, Monmouthshire, Vale of Glamorgan and Caerphilly councils has the capacity to handle 350,000 … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 18 Aug 2016 Industry news Community growing projects - Sustain: the alliance for better food and farming Sustain · 17 Aug 2016 Industry news Sustainable Food Chains - Sustain: the alliance for better food and farming Sustain · 17 Aug 2016 Industry news Real Food Education - Sustain: the alliance for better food and farming Sustain · 17 Aug 2016 Industry news Children's diet crisis - Sustain: the alliance for better food and farming Sustain · 17 Aug 2016 Industry news Evidence - the health and wellbeing benefits of food growing - Sustain: the alliance for better food and farming Sustain · 17 Aug 2016 Industry news Mayor’s deputy tasked with boosting London’s recycling Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has announced the appointment of Shirley Rodrigues as Deputy Mayor for Environment and Energy – tasked with improving the capital’s performance on recycling and cutting landfill. Ms Rodrigues is currently acting executive director for climate change at the Children’s Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF), having previously worked in City Hall in … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 17 Aug 2016 Industry news Councillors call for delay to Camden waste contract EXCLUSIVE: Conservative councillors in Camden have mounted a challenge against the award of an upcoming eight-year waste and recycling collections contract – for which Veolia was recently named preferred bidder. The call-in, which will be debated at a council scrutiny committee meeting tonight (17 August), regards a £18 million deal which would see Veolia continue … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 17 Aug 2016 Industry news Manslaughter case sees Wolverhampton firm fined £600,000 A waste management company and its former general manager have been found guilty of manslaughter following the death of a worker at a West Midlands waste site in 2012. At a hearing at Wolverhampton Crown Court yesterday (16 August) Bilston Skips – which is now in liquidation – alongside the company’s former manager Bikram Singh … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 17 Aug 2016 Industry news Bristol Waste sets sights on commercial expansion EXCLUSIVE: Council-owned business Bristol Waste is looking to roll out commercial waste collections, following news that it has won a 10-year contract to provide waste services in the city. Bristol Waste Company – which operates at arm’s length to Bristol city council – is seeking a commercial development manager to deliver ‘profitable’ and ‘sustainable’ business … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 17 Aug 2016 Industry news Food growing in schools - Sustain: the alliance for better food and farming Sustain · 17 Aug 2016