Recycling news: 2025

Fresh every day from industry press, GOV.UK and research feeds — plus the historical archive. Last updated 29 Jul 2026.

Policy & government Councils to seize and crush fly-tipping vehicles to clean up Britain Waste criminals, fly-tippers and cowboy waste operators to have vehicles seized and crushed GOV.UK · 29 Apr 2025 Policy & government Strategic Waste Infrastructure Planning Project (SWIP) - Waste Authority WA WA Waste Authority · 29 Apr 2025 Policy & government Digital Transformation in Government This POSTnote summarises the potential benefits, barriers, and negative consequences of digital transformation in central and local government. POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 29 Apr 2025 Policy & government International environmental protection report The first international environmental protection report, covering significant developments between April 2022 to March 2024. GOV.UK · 29 Apr 2025 Policy & government Competition: Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) Open Call for Innovation - CY2025 - Cycle 1 The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) uses the Open Call for Innovation to find ideas that address challenges across both Defence and Security landscapes. GOV.UK · 29 Apr 2025 Policy & government The New Air Quality Objectives and assessment of air quality impact of a project - Environmental Protection Department (EPD) Hong Kong EPD · 29 Apr 2025 Policy & government Recyclability Assessment Methodology (RAM) v1.1 An updated version of the Extended Producer Responsibility for Packaging (pEPR) Recyclability Assessment Methodology (RAM) is available. GOV.UK · 28 Apr 2025 Policy & government Product Safety Report: TEREX GB Limited - Premiertrak - Mobile Jaw Crusher (2502-0034) Product Safety Report for TEREX GB Limited Premiertrak Mobile Jaw Crusher presenting a high risk of injuries. GOV.UK · 28 Apr 2025 Policy & government DSIT - Redbox An AI assistant to civil servants in the UK, enabling them to use the best large language models (LLMs) to help make their daily tasks easier. GOV.UK · 28 Apr 2025 Policy & government Sellafield’s ’locked vault’ gives up its nuclear secrets One of the most challenging puzzles in the UK’s nuclear clean-up programme is being solved. GOV.UK · 28 Apr 2025 Policy & government Virtual wards and hospital at home Virtual wards aim to provide hospital level healthcare in patients' homes. What are the opportunities and risks for patients, carers and the NHS? POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 28 Apr 2025 Policy & government Frontier AI: capabilities and risks – discussion paper A discussion paper on the capabilities of, and risks from, frontier AI. GOV.UK · 28 Apr 2025 Policy & government Retail warehouses This publication is intended for Valuation Officers. It may contain links to internal resources that are not available through this version. GOV.UK · 28 Apr 2025 Policy & government Advertising rights, advertising stations and land used for advertising This publication is intended for Valuation Officers. It may contain links to internal resources that are not available through this version. GOV.UK · 28 Apr 2025 Policy & government Keeping commercial vehicles safe to drive (roadworthy) How to keep heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) and public service vehicles (PSVs) safe to drive, including daily checks, inspections, maintenance and record keeping. GOV.UK · 28 Apr 2025 Policy & government Oral care and people with learning disabilities To help health professionals, paid social care staff and family members to support someone with learning disabilities to get good oral care. GOV.UK · 28 Apr 2025 Policy & government Reusable nappies slash waste by 75% in 14 Victorian councils - Sustainability Victoria Sustainability Victoria · 28 Apr 2025 Policy & government Summary of tax update spring 2025: simplification, administration and reform A summary of consultations, calls for evidence, announcements and other documents published as part of continuous administration and maintenance of the tax system. GOV.UK · 27 Apr 2025 Policy & government Erasmus+ and European Solidarity Corps programmes - webgate.ec.europa.eu Eurostat news · 25 Apr 2025 Policy & government UK DMO begins work to deliver Deposit Return Schemes The UK Deposit Management Organisation Ltd (UK DMO) has today been announced as the official operator of the new Deposit Return Scheme for single-use plastic and metal drinks containers in England, Northern Ireland and Scotland. The official designation has been made by the three Governments. Exchange for Change (UK DRS Deposit Management Organisation) · 25 Apr 2025 Policy & government ESF Action Notes: 2014 to 2020 programme Action notes to inform European Social Fund (ESF) grant recipients of an action they must complete. GOV.UK · 25 Apr 2025 Policy & government National exemption order scheme There are currently 36 national exemption order holders relating to house-to-house collections. GOV.UK · 25 Apr 2025 Policy & government Transport sanctions What transport sanctions are, how to apply for a transport sanctions licence and how to report a breach. GOV.UK · 25 Apr 2025 Policy & government Non-nuclear RSR: environmental permits Non-nuclear radioactive substances regulation (RSR), when you need a permit, types of permits, how to apply, change (vary), transfer or surrender your permit. GOV.UK · 25 Apr 2025 Policy & government Engineering Biology Aspirations: report This Foresight report explores Engineering Biology's transformative potential across sectors and its diverse applications, showcasing its societal impact. GOV.UK · 25 Apr 2025 Policy & government Career Insight: Mustafa, Trainee Solicitor, CMA Mustafa provides an insight into his training within the Competition & Markets Authority (CMA) GOV.UK · 24 Apr 2025 Policy & government Public invited to line Mall for VE Day 80 procession and fly past Members of the public are able to watch the VE Day 80 military procession taking place on Monday 5 May GOV.UK · 24 Apr 2025 Policy & government Toolkits & fact sheets - Waste Authority WA WA Waste Authority · 24 Apr 2025 Policy & government Department for Business and Trade annual report and accounts for 2023 to 2024 Detailed commentary on the performance, governance arrangements and expenditure of the Department for Business and Trade (DBT). GOV.UK · 24 Apr 2025 Policy & government Understanding the Behavioural Response to the Universal Credit support offer Includes research into the earnings taper, work allowance, childcare support, and discretionary support beyond UC such as Restart, Access to Work, and passported benefits. GOV.UK · 24 Apr 2025 Policy & government Request for information on substances proposed as persistent organic pollutants (POPs) 2024 Request for information to feed into a draft Risk Profile, and draft Risk Management Evaluation for 2 chemical substances proposed as POPs to the UN’s POP Review Committee. GOV.UK · 24 Apr 2025 Policy & government Processed animal protein (not for human consumption) - Import Information Notes Guidance for vets, importers and border control officials when importing processed animal protein that is not for human consumption to Great Britain. GOV.UK · 24 Apr 2025 Policy & government Cabinet Office environmental policy statement This statement explains how the Cabinet Office aims to support sustainable development. GOV.UK · 24 Apr 2025 Policy & government Review and Evaluation of the Marine Protected Area networks in England and Northern Ireland - Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) Office for Environmental Protection · 24 Apr 2025 Policy & government Mr J Daniel v Lidl Great Britain Ltd: 2600978/2023 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 23 Apr 2025 Policy & government Mr C Saunders v Peloton interactive UK Ltd: 2212736/2023 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 23 Apr 2025 Policy & government Ms L Pagnello v Barrow Hill Pre-School: 2200448/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 23 Apr 2025 Policy & government UV v Disclosure and Barring Service: [2025] UKUT 113 (AAC) Upper Tribunal Administrative Appeals Chamber decision by Judge Wikeley on 27 March 2025. GOV.UK · 23 Apr 2025 Policy & government Agent Update: Issue 130 Get guidance from HMRC if you're a tax agent or an adviser. GOV.UK · 23 Apr 2025 Policy & government Ms S Thompson v The Mayor and Burgesses of the London Borough of Merton: 2300217/2020 and others Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 23 Apr 2025