Recycling news: 2010
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Defra reveals rationale for waste PFI funding cuts
Procurement and planning status emerge as key factors in decision to withdraw support from seven projects
letsrecycle.com News · 6 Dec 2010
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Norfolk set to award six interim waste contracts
County council expected to hand Donarbon and WRG deals to cater for residual waste ahead of EfW coming on line in 2015
letsrecycle.com News · 6 Dec 2010
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Contractors bear brunt of glass price fall
Risk-sharing arrangements see cost-burden transferred to waste firms but councils warn potential impact on the horizon
letsrecycle.com News · 6 Dec 2010
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Festive Fun 2 plus Bonus Tracks - United Kingdom Without Incineration Network
UKWIN (UK Without Incineration Network) · 3 Dec 2010
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OFT sees role for smaller companies in waste market
Report highlights potential for development of smaller players in waste sector, as well as ‘unbundled' contracts
letsrecycle.com News · 3 Dec 2010
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FoE calls for 70% recycling target for England
Campaign group stresses need to follow Welsh and Scottish ambitions but trade associations say goal unlikely to be set
letsrecycle.com News · 3 Dec 2010
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MP proposes end use register duty for councils
Peter Bottomley lays down Early Day Motion promoted by Campaign for Real Recycling, but very unlikely to become law
letsrecycle.com News · 3 Dec 2010
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WLGA slams unwelcome recycling fines
Council body attacks WAG proposal to potentially fine local authorities £200/t for missing 70% recycling target
letsrecycle.com News · 3 Dec 2010
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Scotland consults on landfill and EfW restrictions
Scottish Government proposes new regulations which will put Zero Waste Plans into practice
letsrecycle.com News · 3 Dec 2010
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The pitfalls of composting planning
Sian Barton looks at the judgement in a recent Court of Appeal case
letsrecycle.com News · 3 Dec 2010
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Sterecycle points to opportunity left by PFI gap
Autoclave firm claims Defra decision to withdraw funding from projects could open market to technologies other than incineration
letsrecycle.com News · 2 Dec 2010
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News in Brief
With news on Veolia plans for a CHP facility, an appointment at Cawleys and a contract signing in Northern Ireland
letsrecycle.com News · 2 Dec 2010
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News in Brief
With news on a website redesign for AfOR, Veolia officially kicking off its Medway contract and an appointment by Viridor
letsrecycle.com News · 2 Dec 2010
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Waste services curtailed as further snow strikes
Hard-hit local authorities make arrangements for future collections while others attempt to battle through blizzards
letsrecycle.com News · 2 Dec 2010
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Producers on track to meet 2010 battery target
Data from third quarter of 2010 confirms that this year's collection goal within easy reach, but performance slipping
letsrecycle.com News · 2 Dec 2010
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Q3 WEEE data shows continued strong performance
Latest Environment Agency figures show collection rate below that for second quarter but still over 40%
letsrecycle.com News · 2 Dec 2010
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UK has avoided EfW overcapacity – ISWA president
Europe leads the world, says Jeff Cooper, as International Solid Waste Association looks to spread good practice
letsrecycle.com News · 1 Dec 2010
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Terberg Matec launches low voltage bin-lift
Waste handling equipment specialist unveils two new mechanisms including fuel-free, electric bin-lift
letsrecycle.com News · 1 Dec 2010
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Wales 5p carrier bag charge becomes law
Welsh Assembly Members approve plans to introduce statutory charge for single use carrier bags from October 2011
letsrecycle.com News · 1 Dec 2010
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Tightened budgets calls for smarter work around plastics recycling
Conor Sugrue, managing director of MGB Plastics, assesses the options available to councils on plastics recycling while achieving cost savings
letsrecycle.com News · 1 Dec 2010
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Defra publishes plan to increase AD uptake
Coalition government releases draft AD plan which aims to address barriers preventing the technology being utilised
letsrecycle.com News · 30 Nov 2010
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A Tribute to John Poole (27.11.1947-08.10.2010)
A Tribute to John Poole (27.11.1947-08.10.2010) Founder of TRiM (Timber Recycling in Manchester) I first met John when he came in to the wood recycling Project in Brighton back in 2000. I am not sure how he heard about us, but he seemed keen on the idea and he stayed for a chat and a [...]
Community Wood Recycling · 30 Nov 2010
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Significant benefit in using waste wood as fuel
Research commissioned by Defra indicates that recycling followed by energy recovery delivers greatest carbon savings
letsrecycle.com News · 30 Nov 2010
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Bucks names WRG preferred bidder in EfW deal U-turn
County council says Northampton-based firm now favourite for 30-year deal despite initially selecting US firm Covanta
letsrecycle.com News · 30 Nov 2010
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Sandwell aims to drive investment in C&I waste
Council-commissioned study stresses potential investment and employment opportunities in developing capacity for waste stream
letsrecycle.com News · 30 Nov 2010
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Safety concerns lead to AD sector competency test
ABDA working with accreditation body WAMITAB to develop qualification in wake of growing interest in technology
letsrecycle.com News · 29 Nov 2010
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BRC launches recycling label awareness campaign
Retail body to work with councils and community groups to promote label after 100 companies sign up
letsrecycle.com News · 29 Nov 2010
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Poots awards 240,000 to seven waste projects
Northern Irish environment minister announces projects awarded Rethink Waste funding to help promote waste minimisation
letsrecycle.com News · 29 Nov 2010
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Crisis talks held over completion of Belvedere EfW
Cory working to ensure construction not disrupted despite ultimate owner of contractor initiating insolvency proceedings
letsrecycle.com News · 29 Nov 2010
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With news on a postponement for the WEEE recast, an appointment at ACE UK and compulsory recycling in Lambeth
letsrecycle.com News · 29 Nov 2010
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Snow and freezing conditions hit waste collections
Rhondda Cynon Taf council among first to suspend service while others begin offering residents advice as temperatures plummet
letsrecycle.com News · 29 Nov 2010
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Two on shortlist for 800m SWaMP2008 contract
Northern Ireland's Southern Waste Management Partnership expects to name preferred bidder next year after two bidders drop out
letsrecycle.com News · 29 Nov 2010
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Welsh councils could be hit with 200/t waste fines
Consultation document on monitoring and definitions for proposed 70% recycling rate reveals potential £200 per tonne levy
letsrecycle.com News · 29 Nov 2010
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Shanks study finds need for more plants
Research by waste firm Shanks finds need for contingency planning for landfill diversion targets
letsrecycle.com News · 26 Nov 2010
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CBI head of energy Matthew Farrow to join ESA
Environmental Services Association announces appointment of man with years of high-level lobbying experience
letsrecycle.com News · 26 Nov 2010
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Wood Quality Protocol plans rekindled
WRAP and Environment Agency to develop draft protocol for non-treated wood waste by early Spring alongside wood standard
letsrecycle.com News · 26 Nov 2010
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Tensions mount over Somerset plans to close HWRCs
Protests and appeals to government over county council plans to close four of 18 sites as part of cost-cutting measure
letsrecycle.com News · 26 Nov 2010
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Pennon results reveal strong growth for Viridor
Increase in profit before tax for waste firm in six months to September 30 helps bolster parent company's performance
letsrecycle.com News · 25 Nov 2010
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Rapid expansion reported in waste wood export
Wood Recyclers' Association meeting told that lack of domestic markets has led to export of fuel grade material
letsrecycle.com News · 25 Nov 2010
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South Cambs opts for TransLinc RCVs
District council selects Lincoln-based firm as provider for collection vehicles as part of move to take recycling collections in-house
letsrecycle.com News · 25 Nov 2010