Recycling news: 2012
Fresh every day from industry press, GOV.UK and research feeds — plus the historical archive. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.
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Norfolk EfW project rocked by Norwich opposition
As Defra considers whether torelease PFI credits to project, city council expresses its objection in letter to Caroline Spelman
letsrecycle.com News · 10 Jan 2012
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Veolia wins Shrewsbury EfW appeal
Planning Inspectorate grants permission for plant proposed under companys 27-year waste PFI contract with Shropshire council
letsrecycle.com News · 10 Jan 2012
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News in Brief – Vehicles and Plant
With news on Taylors aftercare service; City of Londons fleet; Bryson Recycling vehicles; gas analysers; and, a baler order from Scandinavia
letsrecycle.com News · 9 Jan 2012
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EMR appoints new chair and chief executive
Following death of Phillip Sheppard last year, metal recycler promotes former director of US operations Colin Iles to role of chairman and Chris Sheppard as chief executive
letsrecycle.com News · 9 Jan 2012
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Midlands councils unite to recycle road sweepings
Seven local authorities led by Warwickshire award 9.3m contract to SITA UK to handle material previously sent to landfill
letsrecycle.com News · 9 Jan 2012
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Dorset councils approve single collection service
Dorset Waste Partnership looks set to introduce a standardised waste and recycling service across the county following approval from the majority of its members
letsrecycle.com News · 9 Jan 2012
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‘Far more ambitious’ waste policy needed in UK
Six months after publication of government waste review, manufacturers claim not enough is being done to preserve resources
letsrecycle.com News · 9 Jan 2012
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Unlocking the value of waste
Susanne Baker and Charlotte Denvers of manufacturer's organisation EEF outline the organisation's call on government to put resource efficiency at the top of the green agenda
letsrecycle.com News · 9 Jan 2012
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Expert Total Waste Management On Show
Cleansing Service Group (CSG) is a leading provider of Total Waste Management (TWM) services to UK industry and will be illustrating its expertise on Stand U60 at Southern Manufacturing 2012 (Farnborough 15 – 16 February 2012). Award winning CSG is one of the UK waste industry’s fastest growing companies and has pioneered technologies and processes […]
CSG (Cleansing Service Group) · 9 Jan 2012
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News in Brief
With news on a Lambeth poster campaign; a revoked waste permit; service changes on the Isle of Wight; McGrath Group contracts, and; a DS Smith Recycling charity bike ride
letsrecycle.com News · 6 Jan 2012
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Commissioner keeps out of commingled debate
Campaign for Real Recycling claims JanezPotonik supports its aim but Environment Commissioner denies prejudging UK debate
letsrecycle.com News · 6 Jan 2012
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Valpak directors unveil revised buy-out proposal
Companys senior management teams up with German compliance market leader to offer double initial price first offered for business
letsrecycle.com News · 5 Jan 2012
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Warning over approaching competence deadline
A large number of waste facilities are risking enforcement action in the New Year by ignoring the Continuing Competence deadline, according to CIWM
letsrecycle.com News · 5 Jan 2012
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Eco wins contract to handle Hampshire’s waste wood
Dorset organics recycling company agrees deal with Veolia to process an estimated 80,000 tonnes of waste wood a year
letsrecycle.com News · 5 Jan 2012
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Multi-million pound shredder unveiled in Sheffield
Dutch metal firm Van Dalen expands its UK operations, increasing recyclingcapacity to 500,000 tonnes per year
letsrecycle.com News · 5 Jan 2012
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BMRA calls for action against metal thieves
BMRA director general Ian Hetherington urges government to get tough on metal thieves, not scrap dealers operating within the law
letsrecycle.com News · 5 Jan 2012
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Welsh Government targets 50% recycling in 2012
Welsh Environment minister says with a bit of extra effort country should be able to recycle half of its municipal waste over the summer months
letsrecycle.com News · 5 Jan 2012
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Plastic recycling target proposals prompt concern
BPF Recycling Group stresses enormity of challenge in proposals to raise packaging target to 57%, with implications for infrastructure and quality
letsrecycle.com News · 4 Jan 2012
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Five deaths in waste sector in 2011/12 so far
HSEconfirms that three people died in incidents linked to waste and recycling sector over three consecutive days in December 2011
letsrecycle.com News · 4 Jan 2012
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UK further behind ELV targets than assumed
Government reversal on End-of-Life vehicle recycling guidance suggests UK is further from meeting targets than previously thought
letsrecycle.com News · 4 Jan 2012
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People Watch: AEA, Viridor, Defra and Keenan
With news on a board appointment at Viridor; an OBE for Diana Linskey; Keenans latest recruit; and, new waste expertise at AEA
letsrecycle.com News · 3 Jan 2012
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Preferred bidder confirmed for Essex waste contract
As anticipated by letsrecycle.com last month, Urbaser Balfour Beatty consortium beats off competition from Shanks to be named as frontrunner for deal
letsrecycle.com News · 3 Jan 2012
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Government must prove green claims, says LARAC
UK government must deliver on claims to be the greenest government ever and clarify who is in charge of waste for 2012
letsrecycle.com News · 3 Jan 2012
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MVV receives green light for its first UK incinerator
Company awarded planning permission for Plymouth EfW being developed under contract with South West Devon Waste Partnership
letsrecycle.com News · 3 Jan 2012
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Olympic recycling plans revealed
Compostable packaging and new On-Pack Recycling Label amonginitiatives in pipeline
letsrecycle.com News · 3 Jan 2012