Scots landfill tax flaw highlighted
Ministers are to correct a legal “flaw” that means landfill sites in Scotland have been outside the scope of landfill tax for more than a decade.Ministers to unveil bioenergy strategy
Ministers are set to publish a UK bioenergy strategy next month, energy minister Greg Barker has told MPs.Next stage begins for Knowsley EfW plant
Plans for an energy-from-waste facility in Merseyside have moved on a stage.Separate glass collections vital, says report
Dedicated glass collections are the only way to boost the recycling rate of bottles and jars, a key body has insisted.Veolia submits fresh plans for Nottinghamshire waste
Veolia has submitted fresh plans to Nottinghamshire County Council after ministers rejected proposals for an incinerator last year.County council could hand recycling centres to parishes
A council that threatened to close up to half its recycling centres could instead hand them to local communities after a “huge” response to a public consultation.Scrap metal cash ban 'could reduce can recycling'
A ban on cash in the scrap metal business could slash the recycling of drinks cans, a key organisation has warned.Recovered paper use falls across Europe
Use of recovered paper fell across Europe last year, according to research.Selkirk to leave Egbert Taylor
The chairman and former chief executive of Egbert Taylor is stepping down after seven years.Fitness First pays £10k to charity over packaging waste offences
Health chain Fitness First Clubs has donated money to charity for an environmental offence rather than face criminal prosecution.No soft loans from GIB, warns chief
The Green Investment Bank will have lending criteria akin to its private sector counterparts, according to a senior member of the start-up team, who warned there would be “no soft loans”.Recycling firm back in business after fire
The operation of a recycling centre in Perth, Scotland, is reported to be back to normal after a major fire on Friday.Welsh government defends waste record
The Welsh government has defended its recycling record following a critical report claiming a row between the executive and councils about collection methods was undermining efforts.Work starts on new recycling centre
Merseyside Recycling and Waste Authority (MRWA) has broken ground at its Huyton household waste recycling centre (HWRC), which is scheduled to open later this year.Large fire breaks out at recycling site in Scotland
Ten fire engines have been called to a major fire at a recycling centre in Perth, Scotland.Proportion of councils collecting cartons soars to 40%
Two in five UK councils collect drinks cartons for recycling at the kerbside, research has revealed.Welsh recycling efforts 'hindered by gov't approach'
Welsh recycling efforts are being undermined by disagreements between ministers and councils about what collection methods work best, according to an official report.Concern as metal theft taskforce plans revealed
A taskforce on metal theft promised “immediately” by the government in November will not be launched until March - and will not be a taskforce - MRW has learnt.Fresh fears over lack of support for incinerators
Industry chiefs are concerned that energy-from-waste (EfW) projects could be further undermined by guidance the government is drawing up for councils, MRW has learned.New device opens recycling bags
A specialist machinery company has designed and installed the first version of equipment to open recycling bags without damaging their contents.Accolade for new Viridor plant
Viridor’s energy from waste development at Trident Park in Cardiff has been shortlisted in the Royal Town Planning Institute’s latest awards.MP calls for Veolia to be banned from public contracts
An MP has called for Veolia to be banned from public contracts in the UK, describing it as “amoral” for its operations in Palestine.AD chief says incinerators are preventing recycling growth
An anaerobic digestion industry leader has warned that some waste management companies’ commitment to incineration and MRF technology is preventing the government meeting its environmental goals.Plastics recycler opens £1m sorting facility
Plastics recycler Centriforce Products has opened a £1m plastics recycling facility at its Liverpool production centre.Bottom ash plant go-ahead for Covanta
Covanta Energy has won planning permission for an incinerator bottom ash aggregate facility in Cheshire.BPF lobbies Treasury over targets
The British Plastics Federation has attempted to circumvent Defra and take its grave concerns over “unachievable” packaging targets to the Treasury.Free AD consultancy for farmers
The Anaerobic Digestion and Biogas Association (ADBA) has launched a free consultancy for farmers considering whether AD is a viable option for their business.Bucks EfW plant decision delayed
A decision on an application for an energy-from-waste facility in north Buckinghamshire has been delayed unti the autumn.Deadline named for offers for Plastics Sorting Ltd
Administrators managing the failed recycling business Plastics Sorting Ltd (PSL) have imposed a deadline of this Friday (17 February) for would-be buyers to make an offer in writing.Scotland to get 'world-leading' glass recycling facility
Viridor is to invest £6m in glass recycling facilities on its site at Bonnyrigg in Scotland.Embattled council environment head refuses to quit
The senior local government representative for the environment has resisted calls to resign after an investigation into his travel expenses.Viridor profits hit by falling recyclate prices
Waste firm Viridor is expecting reduced profits this year because of falling recyclate prices and increased bid costs, it revealed today.Another rubbish Valentine's Day...
Your perfect Valentine’s Day may or may not involve picking up litter on the streets of Stevenage.Police arrest 14 in metal theft swoops
Police in Kent and Essex have arrested 14 people in an anti metal theft operation.NLWA final tender shortlist announced
The North London Waste Authority (NLWA) has announced the shortlist of bidders to submit final tenders for two big projects.Veolia project attacked by minister
Veolia’s plans for an incinerator in Hertfordshire have been criticised by a government minister, who claimed residents were being kept in the dark over the proposed plant.Asda backs supply chain sustainability
Asda has signed a deal to increase sustainable practices and increase waste, water and energy efficiency in its supply chain.Council contract for WEEE compliance firm
Hampshire County Council has awarded its WEEE compliance contract to WeeeCare.Controversial packaging targets backed by ESA and London Councils
Local authorities in London have backed the government’s preferred targets for packaging waste, which received heavy criticism from plastics firms and consultants last week.Sainsbury's to change food freezing advice
Supermarket chain Sainsbury’s is to relax the traditional ‘freeze on day of purchase’ advice on its labels in a bid to slash food waste.Two battle for South Mids waste deal
Two firms have been shortlisted for a waste management contract in the South Midlands.Pressure mounts on Veolia over Israel links
Global waste management firm Veolia is facing renewed pressure in the UK over its operations in Israeli-occupied Palestinian territories.Packaging targets criticised by industry
Proposed plastics packaging recycling targets have been labelled “politically driven” and “deeply concerning” by industry chiefs as the government consultation on the new objectives closes.Waste minister hints at mandatory MRF code
Waste minister Lord Taylor last week gave a heavy hint that the long-awaited code of practice for materials recovery facilities (MRFs) would be made mandatory.EA Wales to be scrapped in environment shake-up
Wales is to have a single environment body, the government has announcedTornado scrap ID scheme could go national
ID requirement for scrapyards could be rolled out across the country following the trial in the north east of England, according to reports.'Dodgy dealers' to be purged from scrap trade warns minister
Anyone convicted of any metal crime theft will lose their licences and be banned for working in the industry under proposed changes.Metal giant's shares plunge on writedown announcement
Global scrap metal dealer Sims Metal Management has written down the value of its North American operation by A$614m (£421m).Coca-Cola backs WRAP strategy on recycling
Coca-Cola Enterprises (CCE) has welcomed WRAP’s recent report on kerbside collection of plastic bottles as “a valuable insight into the vital role that must be played by residents”.Watchdog probes toxic waste export
The Environment Agency is to probe how a reported 113 shipping containers of toxic waste from the UK and the Netherlands ended up in Indonesian waters.MPs say scrap cash ban not enough
MPs have told the government that banning cash from the scrap trade will not be enough to tackle metal theft.Councils 'may be unable to commit to weekly collections'
A number of factors could put councils off applying for funding for weekly kerbside collections, local authority recycling chiefs have warned.Veolia credit rating downgraded by Moody's
Waste firm Veolia has been downgraded by a credit ratings agency.Northern Ireland opts for plastic bag tax
A 5p tax on plastic carrier bags is to be introduced in Northern Ireland next year, an environment minister announced last week.
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