Recycling news: 2017

Industry news Simply Waste Solutions acquires Wycombe Trade Waste Simply Waste Solutions has announced the acquisition of Wycombe Trade Waste and Skip Hire Ltd– which will add 500 new customers to its existing client base. The waste collections business concluded the deal yesterday (1 March) which sees it expand its portfolio within the Buckinghamshire region. The deal also sees Simply Waste gain an additional … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 2 Mar 2017 Industry news Outsourcing firms establish Waste Management Brokers Association Three major providers of waste brokerage services have collaborated to establish the Waste Management Brokers Association (WMBA), a body set up to represent outsourcing firms within the waste sector. Founding members UK Waste Solutions, Specialist Waste Recycling and Newstar Environmental have said that they hope that the joint body will help to develop ‘consistency’ among … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 2 Mar 2017 Industry news Devon Contract Waste MRF hit by overnight fire A major overnight fire at Devon Contract Waste’s Envirohub materials recycling facility (MRF) in Exeter is under investigation today (2 March). Devon and Somerset Fire & Rescue Service remain at the Marsh Barton Road site where it is claimed that 66% of the main building’s roof has collapsed. A fire engine was dispatched shortly before … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 2 Mar 2017 Industry news Terms and Conditions - Olleco Olleco · 2 Mar 2017 Industry news Cooking oil for the food & hospitality sector - Olleco Olleco · 2 Mar 2017 Industry news News - Olleco Olleco · 2 Mar 2017 Industry news China coal power plant approvals fall by 85% The number of new coal power projects approved by the Chinese government fell by an astonishing 85% last year, a new analysis shows. In 2015, 3GW of new coal power was permitted per week. By the second half of 2016, that number had fallen to 1GW per month — the slowest pace in at least […] Unearthed (Greenpeace UK) · 2 Mar 2017 Industry news Fire breaks out at DS Smith’s Willenhall paper depot A fire has broken out at DS Smith’s paper recycling depot in Willenhall near Wolverhampton – which is believed to have started in machinery. West Midlands Fire & Rescue Service was called to the recycling centre at Rose Hill Business Park at 10.45 this morning (1 March). More than 30 firefighters and a total of … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 1 Mar 2017 Industry news Biffa takes over North Somerset waste collections The roll out of Biffa’s seven-year collections contract with North Somerset begins today (1 March), allowing householders to recycle more materials at the kerbside. Biffa, which replaces Kier, was awarded the £50 million contract in July 2016 which could be extended up to 2037. The contractor saw off bids from rival firms Cory, FCC Environment, … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 1 Mar 2017 Industry news Vehicle news round-up (01/03/2017) By Elizabeth Slow With news on: TVS’ extended agreement with Dennis Eagle; DCW outsourcing refuse vehicle maintenance; Epsom & Ewell borough council’s contract with SFS, and; FRM’s Volvo shovel. TVS extends agreement with Dennis Eagle TVS Supply Chain Solutions (TVS) has announced an extension of its 14-year aftermarket services agreement with refuse vehicle manufacturer … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 1 Mar 2017 Industry news MachTech to market Polaris 2200 and 2800 shredders MachTech Services is marketing the Polaris shredder range to the UK market to be used in the production of refuse derived fuel (RDF). The Polaris 2200 and 2800 shredders are manufactured by Lindner-Recyclingtech and have been optimised for the shredding of household, industrial and commercial waste. According to MachTech, as the shredders run at a … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 1 Mar 2017 Industry news Policy Exchange backs UK split from Circular Economy package The Policy Exchange think tank has called for the UK to set its own direction in waste policy after it has left the European Union, in a report backed by resources firm FCC Environment today (1 March). According to the Policy Exchange which compiled the report, titled ‘Going Round in Circles’, the UK should seek … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 1 Mar 2017 Industry news Work progresses on Allerton Waste Recovery Park Work is progressing on the Allerton Waste Recovery Park – with mechanical treatment equipment due to be installed in the coming weeks – Amey announced yesterday (28 February). The 320,000 tonnes-per-year capacity energy recovery plant, due to begin operations in early 2018, has been part financed by the Green Investment Bank. Waste contractor Amey is … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 1 Mar 2017 Industry news B&M video warns over rough sleeping in bins By Elizabeth Slow The dangers of sleeping in bins have been highlighted in a new campaign video by B&M Waste Services. B&M said that many homeless people seek refuge in large waste containers, particularly those containing cardboard, which are cleaner than mixed waste bins. Jayne Kennedy, marketing manager at B&M believes that there is … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 1 Mar 2017 Industry news Sustainability Checklist for Packaging Archive INCPEN has designed the following guidance for companies looking to ensure their packaging is Sustainable and Environmentally Conscious: INCPEN (Industry Council for Packaging and the Environment) · 1 Mar 2017 Industry news Shanks Group plc and Van Gansewinkel complete their merger - Renewi Renewi · 1 Mar 2017 Industry news Cory Riverside Energy: A Carbon Case - Cory Group Cory Group · 1 Mar 2017 Industry news Daventry councillors back Norse collections proposal Councillors in Daventry have approved ‘in principle’ a decision to enter a joint venture with Norse Commercial Services once its collections contract with Amey ends in June 2018. The South Midlands-based council, which met last week (23 February), voted to enter into an agreement with the Norfolk county council-owned company. Councillors also agreed to allocate … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 28 Feb 2017 Industry news Shanks to rebrand as Renewi following merger Shanks Group is to rebrand as Renewi plc following completion of its merger with Dutch competitor Van Gansewinkel Groep B.V., the waste company has announced today (28 February). The relaunch, which will be reflected on the London Stock Exchange tomorrow (1 March), will see the firm’s UK municipal waste division operate under the new title. … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 28 Feb 2017 Industry news Milton Keynes to rectify MRF contract after High Court ruling The High Court has ruled that a recycling contract between Milton Keynes council and Viridor must be rectified, after an ‘incomplete’ set of documents was signed in 2009. Milton Keynes council had taken Viridor to court in order to factor inflation into its 15-year contract with the company. The £150 million contract was originally awarded … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 28 Feb 2017 Industry news WRA and Agency begin work on fire prevention ‘template’ Wood recyclers have begun work with the Environment Agency to draw up a template for the sector aimed at making it easier to gain approval for Fire Prevention Plans (FPPs). The Wood Recyclers Association (WRA) agreed to work together with the Agency in December on a template for the development of FPPs. This came after … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 28 Feb 2017 Industry news Powerday Gold FORS Accreditation Renewed Powerday’s Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) Gold accreditation has been renewed ensuring the company retains the highest standard of the Transport for London scheme. FORS is designed to hel... Powerday · 28 Feb 2017 Industry news Packaging Recycling Targets Met The post Packaging Recycling Targets Met appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 28 Feb 2017 Industry news New Definition Adopted for RDF The post New Definition Adopted for RDF appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 28 Feb 2017 Industry news China Launches Crackdown On Waste Imports The post China Launches Crackdown On Waste Imports appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 28 Feb 2017 Industry news Kemper: Leading US ‘clean coal’ project admits it can’t afford to burn coal This is an edited crosspost from the Climate Investigations Center America’s flagship ‘clean coal’ project cannot burn coal and turn a profit, its chief executive has said. In an earnings call late last month, Tom Fanning – CEO of Southern Company – said the Kemper plant in Mississippi cannot currently afford to gasify lignite in the gasifiers it […] Unearthed (Greenpeace UK) · 28 Feb 2017 Industry news Authorities get tough on waste crime activities Authorities have come down hard in two waste crime cases, with two flytippers jailed in Liverpool and a Darlington skip hire boss ordered to pay back nearly £1 million in illegal proceeds. George Kevin Parry, 55, and David Smith, 53, of Aspes Road, West Derby, were sentenced at Liverpool Magistrates Court on Friday (24 February). … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 27 Feb 2017 Industry news News in Brief (27/02/2017) With news on: York waste prevention fund; DS Smith relocates recycling facilities; Cawleys celebrates anniversary, and Kingston flats incentive scheme. York to consider funding for waste prevention projects A ‘fix-it cafe’, pumpkin project and composting campaigns are among the projects that could be set up in York, due to funding from City of York Council’s … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 27 Feb 2017 Industry news Retailers urged to tackle food waste via labelling Retailers could reduce an estimated 350,000 tonnes of avoidable household food waste per year via changes to packaging and ‘Use By’ dates, a survey by WRAP has claimed today (27 February). The Retailer Survey – which is used to inform WRAP’s work on meeting the Courtauld Commitment 2025 – is based on data collected across … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 27 Feb 2017 Industry news Minister outlines scale of HMRC landfill tax investigations HMRC has targeted 78 landfill site operators to ensure that they are paying the correct level of landfill tax for their operations in the last two years, a government minister has revealed. Last week, Financial Secretary to the Treasury Jane Ellison responded to questions over the level of outstanding landfill tax owed to the public … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 27 Feb 2017 Industry news Top collection crews sought for 2017 Awards for Excellence Local authorities and waste firms are being encouraged to champion the hard work of their collection crews by putting them forward for the Awards for Excellence in Recycling and Waste Management. The deadline has now been extended to the 17 March for entries to the Awards programme. Submissions are also being sought for top-performing Civic … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 24 Feb 2017 Industry news Can a deposit scheme for bottles and cans work? Phil Conran, director at environmental consultancy 360 Environmental offers his view on the recent debate about deposit return schemes for materials such as cans and bottles. The discussion about a potential deposit return scheme (DRS) for Scotland raises a number of issues and there are a range of views. I would have some concerns about … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 24 Feb 2017 Industry news Giant Edmonton ERF gets government go-ahead Plans to build a major new energy recovery facility to replace the Edmonton EcoPark in north London received backing from the government’s Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) today (24 February). The Secretary of State for Business, Greg Clark, issued a development consent order (DCO) for the proposals after a lengthy scrutiny of … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 24 Feb 2017 Industry news 16 delicious ways to use up Brussel sprouts! Over on Twitter, Jessica sent out a plea for ideas to use up Brussel sprouts: @myzerowaste @simplybeingmum loads of Brussel sprouts that need to be eaten… help! — Jessica Renz (@jgrifgrof) February 24, 2017 They’re a love or loathe vegetable for sure! Fortunately I knew I could count on our fantastic Facebook community for suggestions.… Zero Waste Week · 24 Feb 2017 Industry news Cost of food waste collections in spotlight A cost projection for the introduction of separate food waste collections by every council in England was met with scepticism at the National Food Waste Conference in London yesterday (23 February). In her opening address at the Conference, organised by letsrecycle.com, Labour MP Kerry McCarthy had quoted a figure of “£55 million” which would be … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 24 Feb 2017 Industry news Walk for Waste to scale new heights in 2017 A sponsored walk which raised more than £6,000 for third world waste projects in 2016 will return this summer to take on Scafell Pike – England’s highest peak. WasteAid UK’s first ‘Walk for Waste’ saw 25 waste professionals, council officers and their families ascend Snowdon last year in a 10-mile round trip via the sloping … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 24 Feb 2017 Industry news Cambridgeshire councils in collections overhaul Two Cambridgeshire councils are gearing up for a service change affecting 130,000 households in a bid to streamline waste and recycling collections across the region. Cambridge City and South Cambridgeshire councils are introducing new collection rounds across both districts in a bid to cut the distance travelled by collection vehicles by up to 20,000 miles … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 24 Feb 2017 Industry news The Week in Waste – 24 February VIDEO: In this weekly news round-up video sponsored by Bollegraaf, we report on debate over the introduction of a deposit return system for bottles and cans. Also, we report on the future of local authority PFI waste contracts, which have been under intense scrutiny in recent weeks. The Week in Waste is sponsored by Bollegraaf … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 24 Feb 2017 Industry news UK on track to miss key nuclear waste target The UK’s biggest nuclear site is failing to cut radioactive discharges into the Irish Sea in line with international commitments, according to a new report. Sellafield, which was at the heart of the recent Copeland by-election, has been discharging more low level radioactive wastes – resulting from reprocessing spent nuclear fuel – into the North […] Unearthed (Greenpeace UK) · 24 Feb 2017 Industry news Heathrow expansion: Airport and government split over costs Heathrow airport and the government are split over the billion-pound price tag of a public pledge to pay for transport upgrades required for a third runway. On Wednesday, the government published consultation documents stating that Heathrow has ‘pledged to meet the costs of any surface access proposals that are required for the airport expansion itself’, […] Unearthed (Greenpeace UK) · 24 Feb 2017