Recycling news: 2013

Industry news Landfill tax clarity sought in Autumn Statement Chancellor expected to address future of landfill tax rates after 2015/16 this week, with calls for certainty on the issue letsrecycle.com News · 4 Dec 2013 Industry news Fire still burning at Siteserv MRF in Wales Siteserv Recyclings MRF building being slowly demolished in the interests of safety, but it could be some time before fire fully extinguished letsrecycle.com News · 4 Dec 2013 Industry news APP receives funding for waste-to-gas project Advanced Plasma Power given 1.9m Ofgem grant to commercially test production of syngas from its Swindon gasification facility letsrecycle.com News · 4 Dec 2013 Industry news AD industry welcomes RHI tariff upgrade Industry encouraged by increase in support for biomass and biogas combustion, but ADBA disappointed scheme does not cover existing plants letsrecycle.com News · 4 Dec 2013 Industry news The real reward for recycling Chris Dow of Closed Loop Recycling argues that reform to the Packaging Recovery Note (PRN) system could pay dividends for the UK recycling sector letsrecycle.com News · 4 Dec 2013 Industry news Film producers question biodegradable bag plans PAFA says that Defra's proposed exemption for biodegradable plastics from bag levy will create confusion and uncertainty letsrecycle.com News · 3 Dec 2013 Industry news Welsh Government launches waste prevention plan Strategy launched by Minister for Natural Resources includes yearly targets to reduce waste letsrecycle.com News · 3 Dec 2013 Industry news Vehicles and plant – news in brief With news on; Doosan DX190W-3 launch, Lehmann landfill drones; Landmia AD technology; Dunmow JCB loader, and; Volvo loader for paper MRF letsrecycle.com News · 3 Dec 2013 Industry news Norfolk may charge public for recycling centre use A 2 charge for residents may be introduced by Norfolk council at nine of 20 household waste and recycling centres letsrecycle.com News · 3 Dec 2013 Industry news Swansea planning kerbside residual waste limit Council cabinet votes today (December 3) on whether to limit bags of residual waste per household to three each fortnight from April 2014 letsrecycle.com News · 3 Dec 2013 Industry news Recycling firm owner fined after worker roof fall Owner of W & S Recycling in Poole ordered to pay 6,500 in fines and costs by Bournemouth Magistrates Court on Friday (November 29) letsrecycle.com News · 2 Dec 2013 Industry news Reformed scrap licensing regime begins Scrap dealers now required to ensure they are fully registered with local authorities, after temporary licensing period ends letsrecycle.com News · 2 Dec 2013 Industry news London’s first district heating scheme launched Energy from wastepowered district heating scheme at SELCHP incinerator is first to supply homes in London letsrecycle.com News · 2 Dec 2013 Industry news Site Waste Management Plan regulations repealed Defra removes obligation for businesses to produce Site Waste Management Plans for construction projects letsrecycle.com News · 2 Dec 2013 Industry news Emergency support when gadgets fail From now, we'd like to offer more immediate support, especially to people who have simple problems that seem fatal. 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The Restart Project · 29 Nov 2013 Industry news ESA chairs warning over Defra inactivity on waste David Palmer-Jones calls for strong vision from government on waste policy and outlines ESAs priorities for 2014 letsrecycle.com News · 29 Nov 2013 Industry news Prosecuted waste firm criticises EA Director of firm fined for operating illegal sites hits out at enforcement approach of Environment Agency letsrecycle.com News · 29 Nov 2013 Industry news Northern Ireland sees waste arisings fall by 3.8% Concerns over levelling off of recycling rates in Northern Ireland in 2012/13, but waste arisings down compared to previous year letsrecycle.com News · 29 Nov 2013 Industry news Eunomia warns of over-commitment to EfW England will not be able to grow its recycling rate beyond 60% if all of the currently planned EfW capacity comes online, according to consultancy letsrecycle.com News · 29 Nov 2013 Industry news DECC to review small-scale AD feed-in-tariffs AD industry welcomes energy secretary Greg Barkers letter outlining intention to review tariff system for on-farm plants in January 2014 letsrecycle.com News · 28 Nov 2013 Industry news Waste industry defended over recent fires WISH chair Chris Jones claims public perception of sector has been skewed by high-profile waste fires letsrecycle.com News · 28 Nov 2013 Industry news SITA UK signs 25-year West London contract Waste contractor will roll out treatment and disposal services across six boroughs from January 2014 as part of 760m agreement letsrecycle.com News · 28 Nov 2013 Industry news Viridor sees half year profits fall by 28.8% But parent company says its performance is as expected during transitional year for the waste firm letsrecycle.com News · 28 Nov 2013 Industry news Too much waste exported, inquiry warns Parliamentary inquiry report calls for investment in infrastructure, reform of PRN/PERN system and assessment of RDF and SRF market letsrecycle.com News · 28 Nov 2013 Industry news Courtauld 2 household waste target missed Results of Courtauld Commitment Phase 2 for the grocery sector show targets met for packaging and supply chain waste, but missed on household waste letsrecycle.com News · 28 Nov 2013 Industry news Uncertainty over future of Defra TEEP guidance Defra weighs up whether to publish guidance on TEEP or allow councils to interpret Waste Framework Directive requirements letsrecycle.com News · 28 Nov 2013 Industry news Throwing a spanner in the consumerist Christmas Just about this time of year, we are bombarded with even MORE messages to consume. The emotional blackmail underlying these messages is shocking. We are made to believe that the only way to show love for our family and friends is to give them newer things. Instead of going blue in the face complaining about […] The Restart Project · 27 Nov 2013 Industry news Second fire hits Siteserv Recycling in Wales Smoke plumes visible as far away as Cardiff after blaze hits MRF in Llandow yesterday the second to break out on the firms premises this month letsrecycle.com News · 27 Nov 2013 Industry news Efficient MRF design vital for paper recycling Designing MRFs capable of adapting to future trends and run by highly-skilled staff essential to boost paper quality, Axion Consulting director says letsrecycle.com News · 27 Nov 2013 Industry news Kerbside recycling to be rolled out in Guernsey Channel Island set to roll out kerbside commingling for first time, but continues to landfill food waste letsrecycle.com News · 27 Nov 2013 Industry news Mayor criticised for flatlining London recycling London Assembly examines progress of capital city in meeting recycling targets set out by Boris Johnson in 2011 letsrecycle.com News · 27 Nov 2013 Industry news Hadfields among winners at wood recycling awards Hadfields, Countrystyle and Community Wood Recycling pick up awards at ceremony in Warwickshire organised by letsrecycle.com letsrecycle.com News · 26 Nov 2013 Industry news News in brief With news on; Welsh recycling fund; Straight CO2 emissions; Bright Sparks Islington opening; Veolia 2050 report, and; Recolight and Taylor at parade letsrecycle.com News · 26 Nov 2013 Industry news Norfolk borough seeks Plan B for waste deal Kings Lynn and West Norfolk borough councillor claims Material Works contract making progress despite council exploring alternatives letsrecycle.com News · 26 Nov 2013 Industry news Water filtration firm opens 5m glass plant Water filtration company Dryden Aquas new facility in Midlothian processes glass bottles for use in water treatment technology letsrecycle.com News · 26 Nov 2013 Industry news Aerospace firm seeks NI AD gas supplier Bombardier seeks suppliers for biogas unit that will generate 500kw of electricity for Northern Ireland site letsrecycle.com News · 25 Nov 2013 Industry news Inquiry into plastic bag levy launched MPs to examine government proposals to introduce 5p levy on plastic bags and exemption for biodegradable bags letsrecycle.com News · 25 Nov 2013 Industry news Javelin Park EfW planning appeal begins Planning Inspectorate to hear submissions over decision to refuse planning permission for 190,000 tonne-a-year EfW plant letsrecycle.com News · 25 Nov 2013 Industry news Havering to launch 1m recycling reward scheme Borough council awards five-year contract to Local Green Points to reward 100,000 householders for reducing waste and increasing recycling letsrecycle.com News · 25 Nov 2013 Industry news Government backtracks over batteries guidance Battery recycler says situation is embarrassing for government, as consultation error sees delay for revised batteries legislation letsrecycle.com News · 25 Nov 2013