Recycling news: 2003
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North Herts reports successful kerbside launch
A 60% participation rate has been noted by North Hertfordshire council for its new kerbside scheme
letsrecycle.com News · 3 Mar 2003
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Brightstar set to apply for PPC licence for Derby SWERF
Brightstar is pressing on with development of solid waste and energy recycling plants in Derby and Kent
letsrecycle.com News · 3 Mar 2003
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Biffa emerges as favourite to buy Hales Waste
An announcement about the sale of Hales Waste is still delayed although a favourite buyer has emerged
letsrecycle.com News · 28 Feb 2003
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WRAP to seek 8.6m of DEFRA funds for Shotton shortfall
Changes to Landfill Tax rules are behind WRAP's move to acquire money from the Legacy Fund
letsrecycle.com News · 28 Feb 2003
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Recycling credits should be abandoned, says NAWDO
Credits are blamed for discouraging joint waste management strategies
letsrecycle.com News · 27 Feb 2003
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Reusable nappies triumph in advertising dispute
The Advertising Standards Authority has overturned a ruling which questioned statistics on disposable nappies
letsrecycle.com News · 27 Feb 2003
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EMR and Biffa to launch waste electrical appliances collection
Businesses and individuals targeted as industry prepares for WEEE Directive implementation
letsrecycle.com News · 27 Feb 2003
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Illegal Doncaster tyre dump faces huge clean-up project
Fly-tipping hotspot is contaminated land, says Environment Agency
letsrecycle.com News · 27 Feb 2003
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Gloucestershire awards battery collections to G&P
Household batteries are to be sent to France for recycling under new contract
letsrecycle.com News · 27 Feb 2003
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Newbury gains 40,000 WEEE repair scheme
New Opportunities Fund money will help train local people to recondition appliances
letsrecycle.com News · 27 Feb 2003
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Brambles Industries sees comparable operating profit down 7%
Cleanaway UK has grown revenue in a challenging market, says parent company
letsrecycle.com News · 26 Feb 2003
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Textiles industry must 'look on the bright side,' says trade body
High profits are a thing of the past, but money can still be made, says Textile Recycling Association
letsrecycle.com News · 26 Feb 2003
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Pembrokeshire County Council tops 15% recycling rate
South Wales county plans to launch kerbside scheme with 479,000 grant
letsrecycle.com News · 26 Feb 2003
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Southwark Council to use new powers to combat fly-tipping
Council officers are given the power to inspect the waste transfer notices of suspect businesses
letsrecycle.com News · 26 Feb 2003
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Steady pace for recovered paper sector
Demand for all grades remain firm as industry watches world political and economic outlook
letsrecycle.com News · 25 Feb 2003
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East Sussex fridge plant reaches 150,000 units mark
An East Sussex fridge site is successfully processing fridges and freezers
letsrecycle.com News · 25 Feb 2003
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Hampshire looks to 2005 as landfilling row continues
Past landfilling of recyclables continues to attract criticism but the county expects 40% recycling and 45% recovery
letsrecycle.com News · 25 Feb 2003
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Councils get new flytipping powers under duty of care
Legislation came into force today to allow waste collection authorities to carry out waste checks
letsrecycle.com News · 25 Feb 2003
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Forestry expert voices concerns over paper recycling
Paper recyclers deny their business could reduce incentive to manage forests responsibly
letsrecycle.com News · 24 Feb 2003
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Guide to sustainable planning practices launched
Town and country developers targeted by book on eco-friendly planning
letsrecycle.com News · 24 Feb 2003
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Scotland launches its first National Waste Plan
Scots will no longer be the "slackers of Europe" at recycling, says SEPA chairman
letsrecycle.com News · 24 Feb 2003
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DEFRA highlights disamenity impacts of landfill sites
Landfill sites drag down house prices in their vicinity, an economics report has found
letsrecycle.com News · 21 Feb 2003
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Recyclers shown yellow card in Stockton-on-Tees
Football provided a lively launch for a recycling scheme in Stockton
letsrecycle.com News · 21 Feb 2003
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Bromley reports 60% participation levels in door-to-door scheme
Good take-up levels of kerbside recycling are prompting Onyx to expand its vehicle fleet
letsrecycle.com News · 21 Feb 2003
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Recycling momentum is gathering pace, says Michael Meacher
The recycling rate has reached 12-13% according to the Environment Minister who is optimistic for the future
letsrecycle.com News · 21 Feb 2003
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Cory warns DEFRA of concerns with catering waste proposals
Waste management firm highlights worries for future of UK composting in response to consultation
letsrecycle.com News · 20 Feb 2003
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North West gets online waste exchange service
Groundwork has launched a web-based service to help divert material from landfill
letsrecycle.com News · 20 Feb 2003
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DEFRA invites comments on Waste Incineration guidance
The government has released its official guidance on the new Waste Incineration Regulations
letsrecycle.com News · 20 Feb 2003
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P&R Disposal Services acquires 2 million solvent recovery firm
North West hazardous waste firm expands expertise in solvent treatment with merger
letsrecycle.com News · 19 Feb 2003
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Serviceteam provides North Hertfordshire with recycling boxes
A new kerbside collection scheme for the commuter belt district aims to boost recycling rates to 16.7% by 2003-04.
letsrecycle.com News · 19 Feb 2003
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North London Waste Authority partners fall out over charging system
Two boroughs have accused Hackney and Waltham Forest of severely undermining efforts to minimise waste
letsrecycle.com News · 19 Feb 2003
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Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive adopted as European Law
The UK will have to implement the electronics recycling regulations into domestic law by August 13 2004
letsrecycle.com News · 19 Feb 2003
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Community recycler accredited with British Standard EN ISO 9001
Avon Friends of the Earth has received official recognition for its community recycling service
letsrecycle.com News · 18 Feb 2003
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Bristol battery recycling scheme hit by Britannia Zinc closure
A pilot household battery recycling trial has been threatened by the closure of the reprocessor Britannia Zinc
letsrecycle.com News · 18 Feb 2003
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Relationships in Project Integra strained by row over income from recyclates
Hampshire's waste partnership is going through a rocky patch as it is felt that some councils do not pull their weight
letsrecycle.com News · 18 Feb 2003
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Partnership working is key to success of Waste and Emissions Trading Bill
The environment minister has said that only by forming sound partnerships will the UK reach waste diversion targets
letsrecycle.com News · 18 Feb 2003
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Nottingham grants planning permission for 9 million MRF
A new materials recycling facility will sort over 60,000 tonnes a year, as part of a new 25 year waste contract
letsrecycle.com News · 17 Feb 2003
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Stockton-on-Tees launches 'Blue Box' kerbside recycling scheme
The 350,000 a year fortnightly collection of dry recyclables will serve 75,000 households across the borough
letsrecycle.com News · 17 Feb 2003
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North East Assembly invites views on waste management up to 2016
Regional Assembly throws draft waste strategy open to public consultation
letsrecycle.com News · 17 Feb 2003
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Welsh recyclers benefit from Corus PRN money
Newport Wastesavers and Allport Metal Recycling have received financial help from the South Wales steelmaker
letsrecycle.com News · 14 Feb 2003