Recycling news: 2013
Fresh every day from industry press, GOV.UK and research feeds — plus the historical archive. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.
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Securing Nature’s Future - The Ecologist
The Ecologist · 4 Apr 2013
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Decision on May Gurney future weeks away
Shareholders of services firm May Gurney to decide whether to accept Costain takeover bid with Kier weighing up a rival offer
letsrecycle.com News · 3 Apr 2013
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News in Brief
With news on Veolia landfill tax warning; Brent MRF contract; Oxfordshire end destinations; Sandwell waste facility; and, ELV plant accreditation
letsrecycle.com News · 3 Apr 2013
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MP wades into Cornwall EfW row
Liberal Democrat MP calls for Treasury to review proposals for an energy from waste incinerator near St Dennis, Cornwall
letsrecycle.com News · 3 Apr 2013
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Compost fire to be extinguished after 10 months
Keenan Recycling claims that the fire smouldering since June 2012 at its Aberdeenshire composting plant will be extinguished this week
letsrecycle.com News · 3 Apr 2013
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Recycling rates may drop because of MRF code
Requirements for more accurate reporting of reject rates at MRFs could impact on local authorities recycling rates
letsrecycle.com News · 2 Apr 2013
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500k funding for NI waste projects announced
Rethink Waste revenue funding for waste reduction projects totalling 500,000 over the next two years has been announced by the NI environment minister
letsrecycle.com News · 2 Apr 2013
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Appointments round up
With news on: new post for WEEE minister; change at Augean; Yorwaste procurement role; commercial manager for TJ Group, and; Trant EfW appointment
letsrecycle.com News · 2 Apr 2013
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Procter & Gamble achieves zero waste at 45 sites
Consumer goods giant behind household brands Gillette, Duracell and Pampers says it is close to sending zero waste to landfill
letsrecycle.com News · 2 Apr 2013
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Recresco glass recycling plant set for Kent
Glass recycler Recresco secures 5.5 million HSBC finance package to develop its fifth UK plant in Swanscombe, Kent
letsrecycle.com News · 2 Apr 2013
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End of LATS as landfill tax hits 72 per tonne
Higher rate of landfill tax reaches 72 per tonne and Landfill Allowance Trading Scheme ends
letsrecycle.com News · 1 Apr 2013
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Defra ‘neglects safety in collection guidance’
Defra and the Welsh Government have 'failed to consider' health and safety in guidance over collection of commingled materials
letsrecycle.com News · 1 Apr 2013
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Compost fire breaks out at Waterbeach plant
Firefighters have been tackling a blaze at AmeyCespas Waterbeach facility in Cambridgeshire since Sunday morning
letsrecycle.com News · 1 Apr 2013
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EA raids 60 illegal waste sites in day of action
Over 100 Agency officers involved in surprise action across England to crack down on suspected illegal waste sites
letsrecycle.com News · 28 Mar 2013
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Zero Waste Awards strike gold again
Organisations recognised for their efforts in waste prevention with Portakabin and City Hotel Derry honoured with gold awards
letsrecycle.com News · 28 Mar 2013
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Drax explains rationale for not burning waste wood
Operators of Europes largest biomass-fed power station opted not to use waste wood as fuel as it would be complicated for existing technology
letsrecycle.com News · 28 Mar 2013
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WEEE chief calls for end to evidence trading
VIDEO REPORT: Nigel Harvey of Recolightreveals his hopes for the forthcoming WEEE consultation
letsrecycle.com News · 28 Mar 2013
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Easter news in brief
With news on: London food waste banquet; Wales packaging recycling, and; Manchester Easter egg recycling
letsrecycle.com News · 28 Mar 2013
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Suffolk addresses confusion over plastics recycling
1950s campaign launched by Suffolk Waste Partnership to highlight which plastics can be recycled and where
letsrecycle.com News · 27 Mar 2013
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Cameras on waste vehicles could reduce accidents
HSE chair Judith Hackitt says 360 degree cameras used in coal mine industry could be used to reduce injuries in the waste sector
letsrecycle.com News · 27 Mar 2013
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LMB wins textile bank contract with seven boroughs
Textile recycler awarded four year contract to collect material from bring banks in seven boroughs across London
letsrecycle.com News · 27 Mar 2013
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News in brief
With news on RHI tariff levels; Red nose recycling; food wastecollections for Edinburgh flats; loading shovel for Eco; and, cash metal ban software
letsrecycle.com News · 27 Mar 2013
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May Gurney and Costain poised to merge
Construction and engineering firm Costain to combine with services firm May Gurney in a deal that will see the two companies form Costain May Gurney Plc, subject to shareholder approval
letsrecycle.com News · 27 Mar 2013
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Improving waste sector safety
Judith Hackitt, HSE chair, says that as the waste sector continued to grow, its poor record on health and safety has to be tackled
letsrecycle.com News · 27 Mar 2013
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Potential markets for digestate identified by WRAP
Using material in soil manufacture or to produce pelleted organic fertiliser among emerging applications identified in report
letsrecycle.com News · 26 Mar 2013
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Waterbeach MBT machinery to be replaced
AmeyCespa signs contract with Spanish firm Taim Weser to replace machinery which failed at Cambridgeshire plant in 2012
letsrecycle.com News · 26 Mar 2013
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Financial Results – year ended 31 December 2012
We are pleased to announce our preliminary results for the year ended 31 December 2012. Financial highlights Operational highlights Strategic developments The successful delivery of our strategic initiatives has led to robust results showing growth in revenue, earnings and profit. While the overall conditions in our core markets have remained challenging, the Group has made […]
Augean · 26 Mar 2013
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Plastic prices dip as China toughens import stance
Tougher inspection regime imposed by Chinese customs officials makes export to China difficult say plastics recyclers
letsrecycle.com News · 26 Mar 2013
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Wood Recycling Services forced to cease operations
Company decides not to appeal decision byEnvironment Agency to revoke two environmental permits for its site in St Albans
letsrecycle.com News · 26 Mar 2013
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News in brief
With news on: FCC revamp plan; Sirius PR agency; Reuse Glass agreement; Cambridge NHS energy facility, and; stuffing material recycling
letsrecycle.com News · 26 Mar 2013
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EU glass recycling rate reaches 70%
Data published today shows that on average more than 70% or 11 million tonnes of glass was recycled by member states in 2011
letsrecycle.com News · 26 Mar 2013
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Innovation celebrated at Organics Recycling Awards
AD plant in Piddlehinton in Dorset, Oxfordshire site manager and plastic bodied utility vehicle among winners at 2013 ceremony
letsrecycle.com News · 25 Mar 2013
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Report reveals where Welsh recycling ends up
Welsh Government publishes recycling end destinations report showing that much of Wales waste is reprocessed in England
letsrecycle.com News · 25 Mar 2013
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Contamination reduction targeted in Lincoln
With increasing contamination levels of commingled recycling material collected in Lincoln, the city council is launching an information campaign
letsrecycle.com News · 25 Mar 2013
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Viridor explores heat production for Cardiff EfW
Firm working with Cardiff council and energy firm E.ON to explore possibility of developing a renewable energy heating system at Trident Park EfW
letsrecycle.com News · 25 Mar 2013
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Claimants decide not to appeal commingling ruling
Campaign for Real Recycling announces that its members will be drawing a line under matter despite being disappointed with Judicial Review ruling
letsrecycle.com News · 25 Mar 2013
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Almost 50 AD plants now treating food waste
Figures show there are now 46 anaerobic digestion plants treating food waste in UK with another 12 in construction
letsrecycle.com News · 24 Mar 2013
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Does more waste mean more money?
There are many hidden costs associated with the management of wastes, which could be avoided if waste was not produced in the first place. Our Blog explores some solutions...
Valpak · 22 Mar 2013
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GIB optimistic investment appetite will improve
Private investor interest in waste projects appears to have reduced over the last year, according to Green Investment Banks Adrian Judge
letsrecycle.com News · 22 Mar 2013
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SITA begins delivering waste wood to RWE plant
Waste management companystarts sending fuel to UKs largest waste wood-burning biomass facility at Markinch in Fife
letsrecycle.com News · 22 Mar 2013