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  1. UK meets 2010 Landfill Directive target

    Wed 08 Sep, 2010

    Government confirms that EU goal to divert biodegradable municipal waste from landfill has been achieved

  2. Councils warned of uncertain future for LATS

    Wed 08 Sep, 2010

    Government casts doubt over future of Landfill Allowance Trading Scheme in response to consultation on meeting EU targets

  3. Government “not minded” to introduce landfill bans

    Wed 08 Sep, 2010

    Defra rules out material specific restrictions "at this stage", but Welsh Assembly Government backs bans

  4. Minister hails “record” WEEE collection figures

    Wed 08 Sep, 2010

    EA data shows collection rate reached 44% in Q2 of 2010, with particular growth in small WEEE figure

  5. EA secures first ever prosecution of WEEE producer

    Tue 07 Sep, 2010

    Birmingham-based hairdressing supplies wholesaler also hit with fine under packaging recycling regulations

  6. Defra attends RecycleBank roundtable meeting

    Fri 03 Sep, 2010

    Meeting discusses issues surrounding incentive scheme including costs and benefits to different communities

  7. Policy issues up for discussion at packaging event

    Fri 03 Sep, 2010

    Government officials and industry experts set to debate regulations and issues surrounding packaging at one-day London conference

  8. Waste battery collection rate jumps to 16.15%

    Fri 03 Sep, 2010

    Latest data shows percentage of portable batteries collected for recycling in Q2 of 2010 well above target for year

  9. End of waste tag for metals to impact on PRNs

    Tue 31 Aug, 2010

    EU vote set to let metals sector count its materials as a resource rather than waste

  10. REPIC predicts consolidation in UK WEEE sector

    Tue 31 Aug, 2010

    Compliance schemes says it anticipates fewer but larger schemes and reprocessors, as well as council partnerships

  11. Councils urged to put collection frequency to public vote

    Tue 24 Aug, 2010

    Minister says referendums should be used to find out what services residents want to protect on visit to Dartford

  12. Council calls for cut in waste data ‘red tape’

    Fri 20 Aug, 2010

    Surrey county council writes to minister with concerns over time spent submitting WasteDataFlow figures

  13. Minister: AD not always best treatment route

    Thu 19 Aug, 2010

    Lord Henley talks about AD, incineration and packaging on visit to SITA UK facility in North East

  14. WRAP publishes good practice guidance for WEEE

    Thu 19 Aug, 2010

    Body claims online tool will help to improve the quality and quantity of waste electricals being collected and treated

  15. SITA issues warning over planning “time bomb”

    Tue 17 Aug, 2010

    Company raises concerns after issuing figures showing that almost half of EfW applications from 2007 to 2009 refused or undecided

  16. Pressure on Defra to set 2011 packaging targets

    Tue 17 Aug, 2010

    Advisory Committee on Packaging reiterates importance of move to help companies plan for next year

  17. Waste audits to go private as Commission axed

    Mon 16 Aug, 2010

    Local authority watchdog responsible for assessing waste collections to be replaced by decentralised audit regime

  18. Voluntary deals “way forward” for business waste

    Mon 16 Aug, 2010

    Lord Henley reiterates non-statutory approach and claims a number of sectors are under consideration

  19. Retailers praised for battery take-back response

    Fri 13 Aug, 2010

    Regulator reports positive attitude to regulations from sector, but BRC claims retail will have increasingly small role

  20. Latest figures show ELV target still a challenge

    Wed 11 Aug, 2010

    Data reveals 2008 recycling rate moved very close to 85% goal, but shows increase of less than 2% over three year period

  21. UK university leads Nigerian e-waste initiative

    Mon 09 Aug, 2010

    Team from Northampton work with Hewlett Packard and Lincolnshire reuse firm in country that is "digital dump" for Europe

  22. Councils permitted to sell renewable electricity

    Mon 09 Aug, 2010

    Ban on local authorities selling renewable electrity, including that generated from waste, overturned by Huhne

  23. Reprocessor calls for action on B2B WEEE “leakage”

    Fri 06 Aug, 2010

    SWEEEP/Kuusakoski highlights problem illegal export of business WEEE but also sees big opportunity in waste stream

  24. Sainsbury’s launches phone charger recycling drive

    Tue 03 Aug, 2010

    Supermarket giant to work with Valpak in four-week initiative that it claims could increase charger recycling rates by over 50%

  25. Defra set to ease regulation on waste-derived fuel

    Tue 03 Aug, 2010

    Consultation launched on changes to permitting including removing need for permit for smaller combustion facilities

  26. News in Brief

    Mon 02 Aug, 2010

    With news on Biffa's work on its West Sussex contract, funding for AD firm Monsal and can recycling in Corby

  27. EA clamps down on illegal ELV sites in North West

    Mon 02 Aug, 2010

    Regulator secures successful prosecutions against three illegal car waste sites and fires warning to other illegal site operators

  28. Waste review collection pledge “will worry councils”

    Mon 02 Aug, 2010

    Industry and Local Government Association express concerns over pledge to increase frequency of waste collections

  29. More frequent collections targeted in waste review

    Thu 29 Jul, 2010

    Publication of call for evidence and terms of reference also reveals focus on infrastructure, including EfW, and incentives

  30. Concerns raised over giving Scotland landfill tax powers

    Wed 28 Jul, 2010

    Call for caution made by sector bodies as government holds first meeting of group tasked with devolving tax-raising powers

  31. Waste sector welcomes grandfathering decision

    Wed 28 Jul, 2010

    But, concerns raised over planning issues and difficulties facing EfW plants in becoming accredited under ROC subsidy

  32. DECC confirms grandfathering for EfW technologies

    Tue 27 Jul, 2010

    Decision provides certainty for investors in biomass, energy from waste, AD, gasification and pyrolysis, says government

  33. Funding secured for UK-wide Electronic Duty of Care

    Mon 26 Jul, 2010

    Project aiming to develop internet-based waste transfer note system for introduction in 2012 receives 1.74m in EC backing

  34. Recycling minister tops bill at LARAC 2010

    Fri 23 Jul, 2010

    Lord Henley to deliver keynote address at local authority recycling officers' annual conference in Liverpool in November

  35. Envirogreen fined £23,600 after fish kill

    Thu 22 Jul, 2010

    Slough-based Envirogreen told to pay more than 52,000 after illegal hazardous waste discharge in Slough

  36. Localism Bill set to prevent 'pay-as-you-throw' trials

    Mon 19 Jul, 2010

    Bristol scheme halted under plans to amend Climate Change Act, including pledge to help reward waste reduction

  37. WEEE Advisory Body abolished to cut costs

    Mon 19 Jul, 2010

    Department of business reveals it will take functions of quango made up of leading figures in WEEE sector in-house

  38. Defra aims to publish waste strategy in April 2011

    Fri 16 Jul, 2010

    Department's structural reform plan also confirms goals and targets for waste including promotion of AD

  39. Calls for waste priority in Green Investment Bank

    Thu 15 Jul, 2010

    Trade bodies and campaign groups stress need for government to include funding potential for waste infrastructure

  40. Light touch approach to underlie Waste Review

    Thu 15 Jul, 2010

    Call for evidence soon with localism and green economy as themes in Defra policy assessment

  41. WAMITAB claims slow uptake in competency tests

    Wed 14 Jul, 2010

    Certification body warns over 6,000 waste employees risk missing window for accreditation needed to remain in roles

  42. EA aims for “big hits” against illegal tyre operators

    Tue 13 Jul, 2010

    Work to address exports and develop intelligence on activity of illegal tyre collectors identified as priorities by Agency

  43. MEPs approve rules governing waste plant emissions

    Fri 09 Jul, 2010

    Waste companies raise concerns that legislation may not provide level playing field with regards to AD

  44. Councils call for “radical approach” in waste review

    Thu 08 Jul, 2010

    LGA tells government it needs to cut cost of dealing with waste and claims landfill space will run out in less than eight years

  45. News in Brief

    Thu 08 Jul, 2010

    With news on MEPs' hopes for biowaste legislation, the waste Measure in Wales and grants in the West Midlands

  46. Councils to be allowed to sell renewable electricity

    Wed 07 Jul, 2010

    Energy secretary set to drop local authority ban on selling renewable electricity, including that generated from waste

  47. Prime Minister questioned over waste incineration

    Fri 02 Jul, 2010

    David Cameron says all alternatives to incineration should be considered but decision to be taken locally

  48. Government confirms plans to scrap planning body

    Wed 30 Jun, 2010

    Major planning decisions, including large-scale EfW facilities, to be made by ministers but concerns raised over smaller projects

  49. Call for “urgent action” over Green Investment Bank

    Tue 29 Jun, 2010

    Government-backed commission identifies waste-derived biofuels as one area that could benefit from support

  50. Kerbside WEEE collections “only way” to reach 85%

    Mon 28 Jun, 2010

    With tougher EU targets on the cards, WEEE reprocessor Overton Recycling also calls for better policing of system by EA

  51. Audit Commission links incineration to low recycling

    Fri 25 Jun, 2010

    Commission signals concerns over incineration slowing recycling and gives some support for AWC

  52. Viridor adds to paper volumes in Reconomy deal

    Thu 24 Jun, 2010

    Viridor has paid 23m for the physical assets side of the Reconomy business in a debt-free deal

  53. European Parliament backs 85% WEEE goal

    Wed 23 Jun, 2010

    Collection target endorsed by environment committee as part of recast of WEEE Directive higher than 65% proposed by Commission

  54. Chancellor unveils plans for 25% cut in Defra spending

    Tue 22 Jun, 2010

    Budget speech also includes plans for VAT to increase to 20%, establishment of Green Investment Bank and council tax freeze

  55. Multi-agency crackdown on illegal waste “hotspot”

    Mon 21 Jun, 2010

    EA officers and police raid Essex site in first of several operations aiming to tackle illegal transfrontier waste shipments

  56. Sorting message to go to Caroline Spelman

    Mon 21 Jun, 2010

    Paper reprocessors are to take the Welsh waste strategy to the secretary of state for the environment

  57. Poots insists single waste authority still on the cards

    Fri 18 Jun, 2010

    In an exclusive interview, Northern Irish minister stresses proposals' benefits, despite disputes over planned reform

  58. Warm reception for Spelman’s waste review plans

    Thu 17 Jun, 2010

    Proposals hailed as "breath of fresh air" although issues raised over carbon, planning and incineration

  59. EC rules out new waste legislation in short-term

    Thu 17 Jun, 2010

    However, Commission says that separate targets for biowaste could be on the cards as part of wider review in 2014

  60. “Fundamental” waste review announced by Spelman

    Tue 15 Jun, 2010

    Environment secretary says business waste and incentives to be priorities for new government

  61. LARAC urges cautious approach to landfill bans

    Tue 15 Jun, 2010

    But, as consultation on restrictions closes, local authority body says it could back food, green and paper bans

  62. Scotland publishes first Zero Waste Plan

    Wed 09 Jun, 2010

    Official launch confirms scrapping of cap on EfW, 70% recycling target for all waste by 2025 and pledge to introduce landfill bans

  63. Spelman endorses recycling and points to waste review

    Tue 08 Jun, 2010

    Secretary of state emphasises need for consultation with residents over collection containers

  64. Industry outlines hopes for Scottish Waste Plan

    Tue 08 Jun, 2010

    Trade bodies seek increased focus on C&I waste and clarity on proposed EfW cap ahead of expected plan launch this week

  65. Government to spell out recycling incentives policy

    Mon 07 Jun, 2010

    The RecycleBank incentive scheme is set to be endorsed by two secretaries of state

  66. Bristol blocks plans for Viridor’s Avonmouth EfW

    Fri 04 Jun, 2010

    City council votes against waste firm's proposal for 350,000 tonnes-a-year plant despite officers recommending approval

  67. Wales proposes 7p charge for single-use bags

    Fri 04 Jun, 2010

    Environment minister launches consultation on plans to help curb use of disposable bags among shoppers

  68. Publicity pressure to increase on battery compliance schemes

    Wed 02 Jun, 2010

    New battery volumes up for 2009 while Q1 data shows schemes short of 10% target as Defra cuts publicity work

  69. Higher packaging targets “may jeopardise quality”

    Thu 27 May, 2010

    INCPEN issues response to government consultation on significantly raising recycling targets, which closes today

  70. EC calls for increase in emissions reduction target

    Wed 26 May, 2010

    European Commission proposes 30% target for 2020 in move which could have implications for waste sector

  71. Queen’s Speech points to Scottish landfill tax

    Tue 25 May, 2010

    Need to secure UK energy supplies also among 22 bills set out in Conservative-Lib Dem coalition's programme of governance

  72. SITA UK fined £210,000 after landfill site death

    Tue 25 May, 2010

    Waste management firm prosecuted following incident in Northamptonshire in 2007

  73. ESA seeks clarity over planned replacement for IPC

    Fri 21 May, 2010

    Trade association calls for waste plants to be fast-tracked after coalition agreement pledge to abolish planning body

  74. Commission dashes hopes of Biowaste Directive

    Thu 20 May, 2010

    Instead, European report advocates use of existing policies and encourages member states to take action to tackle waste stream

  75. Councils to be encouraged to pay people to recycle

    Thu 20 May, 2010

    Coalition government publishes programme confirming move as part of wider plans for zero waste

  76. OPINION: A coalition for waste?

    Wed 19 May, 2010

    Neil Riding, of consultancy Wardell Armstrong, examines how policies from the two partners in power might come together

  77. Lord Henley confirmed as recycling minister

    Tue 18 May, 2010

    Conservative peer with front bench experience handed brief covering waste management and recycling at Defra

  78. FEAD welcomes progress on Emissions Directive

    Mon 17 May, 2010

    But, body representing waste industry also highlights concerns over proposals as they are backed by European Parliament

  79. ESA sets out its priorities for new government

    Fri 14 May, 2010

    Trade body for waste management sector calls for government to maintain a floor under landfill tax rates among other measures

  80. Caroline Spelman appointed environment secretary

    Thu 13 May, 2010

    Former shadow secretary for communities and local government to head up Defra as Lib Dem Chris Huhne handed energy brief

  81. Vince Cable named secretary of state for business

    Wed 12 May, 2010

    Experienced economist handed brief traditionally encompassing WEEE, batteries and ELVs

  82. Clear waste policies "essential" for new government

    Tue 11 May, 2010

    Viridor chief executive outlines hopes as sector awaits outcome of discussions over potential coalitions between parties

  83. News in Brief

    Tue 27 Apr, 2010

    With news on the Sunday Times Rich List, a Chelsea FC contract for Powerday and concerns over emissions

  84. Bio-waste targets “could save Europe £6 billion”

    Tue 27 Apr, 2010

    Report emerges as European Parliament prepares to consider need for separate bio-waste legislation this week

  85. Labour and Lib Dems push 'zero waste' up agenda

    Mon 26 Apr, 2010

    Parties outline environmental credentials in green manifestoes ahead of next week's General Election

  86. Biffa handed biggest H&S waste fine of last 12 months

    Tue 20 Apr, 2010

    Firm ordered to pay 280,000 over health and safety following the death of a member of the public at Newbury CA site

  87. Nick Clegg visits plastics recycling plant in Luton

    Fri 16 Apr, 2010

    Liberal Democrat leader tours facility in build up to groundbreaking televised political debate held yesterday

  88. Greens pledge to double spending on waste management

    Thu 15 Apr, 2010

    Party outlines plans in manifesto in bid to gain parliamentary seats in General Election

  89. Lib Dem manifesto targets "huge increase" in AD

    Wed 14 Apr, 2010

    Party also calls for action to reduce packaging and increase recycling as well as new bus scrappage scheme

  90. Conservatives pledge voluntary approach to waste

    Tue 13 Apr, 2010

    Manifesto calls for 'Responsibility Deal' for waste producers, as well as rewards for recycling and reduction in quangos

  91. Labour targets on-the-go recycling in manifesto

    Mon 12 Apr, 2010

    Landfill bans also prioritised as party outlines policies for 'green recovery' in General Election document

  92. UK ‘lagging behind’ on waste minimisation

    Mon 12 Apr, 2010

    Trade body for environmental managers calls for revision of Waste Strategy in pre-election manifesto

  93. Cawleys calls for CRC scheme to reward use of AD

    Thu 08 Apr, 2010

    Food waste specialists say firms diverting food waste to energy should be rewarded under energy efficiency initiative

  94. Government drops plans to hike up incinerator ash tax

    Wed 07 Apr, 2010

    Councils relieved at decision that list of wastes which qualify for lower rate of landfill tax to remain broadly the same

  95. Revised permitting regulations take effect

    Tue 06 Apr, 2010

    Changes which include controversial new system for exemptions introduced in England and Wales

  96. Defra outlines plans to cut emissions in waste sector

    Wed 31 Mar, 2010

    Capturing methane from landfill sites prioritised in departmental plan to meet carbon budgets

  97. Waste industry welcomes greater Landfill Tax certainty

    Thu 25 Mar, 2010

    However, Local Government Association says move to raise and put floor under tax could put pressure on council budgets

  98. Chancellor extends Landfill Tax escalator until 2014

    Wed 24 Mar, 2010

    Budget also puts 80 floor under tax after 2014/15 and unveils 2bn Green Investment Bank

  99. Views sought on meeting future EU landfill targets

    Thu 18 Mar, 2010

    Consultation launched on measures necessary to ensure targets are met when definition of municipal waste is changed

  100. Parliament approves revised permitting regulations

    Mon 15 Mar, 2010

    Regulations which include changes to exemptions system now set to come into effect on April 6

  101. EA battery data shows extent of UK recycling task

    Mon 15 Mar, 2010

    Data shows portable battery collection rate will need to increase from around 1,000t to over 4,000t this year

  102. WFD energy recovery formula comes under fire

    Fri 12 Mar, 2010

    Concerns raised by campaign group guide over just how efficient incinerators classed as 'recovery' operation will be

  103. News in Brief

    Fri 12 Mar, 2010

    With news on Buckinghamshire's EfW contract, a BREW programme audit and the recast of the WEEE Directive

  104. News in Brief

    Wed 10 Mar, 2010

    With news on a biomass plant in Warwickshire, waste prevention in Northern Ireland and a resource management diploma

  105. Biowaste Directive plans look set to be dropped

    Mon 08 Mar, 2010

    European Commission hints that it will not pursue separate legislation for biowaste to dismay of international stakeholders

  106. Bristol plans for waste reduction incentive scheme

    Fri 05 Mar, 2010

    City council becomes first local authority to plan to run a pilot incentive scheme rewarding residents for cutting waste

  107. Agency drops export case against Atlantic Paper

    Mon 22 Feb, 2010

    EA claims lack of time to inspect bales meant court action could not proceed, with Video Report

  108. Defra commits to changing Schedule 2 in councils’ favour

    Fri 19 Feb, 2010

    Councils welcome statement clarifying intention to allow them to charge for disposal as well as collection

  109. Lamp recycler positive over exemption changes

    Wed 17 Feb, 2010

    Recolight welcomes imminent removal of three month time limit on storing items of WEEE to qualify for exemption

  110. Research raises questions over best use of biogas

    Wed 17 Feb, 2010

    Generating electricity from gas has most government subsidy but is less carbon efficient than other uses, says Eunomia

  111. Judgement awaited as GMWDA court hearing ends

    Wed 10 Feb, 2010

    Court hears from waste authority and SITA, but ruling on whether case should proceed not expected until next week at earliest

  112. Treasury set to return £300m in Landfill Tax

    Wed 10 Feb, 2010

    Extent of claims revealed following landmark WRG case but firms coy on issue of redistributing monies

  113. WEEE recycler fined £140,000 over mercury exposure

    Wed 10 Feb, 2010

    Glasgow-based Electrical Waste Recycling Group prosecuted in case labelled "shocking" by HSE

  114. AD to benefit from “world first” heat incentive

    Mon 01 Feb, 2010

    DECC publishes plans to reward the generation of renewable heat as it also announces final feed in tariff rates

  115. Doubts raised over retailer awareness of battery recycling

    Mon 01 Feb, 2010

    Minister urges householders to take batteries to local newsagents, but variations exist in retailer awareness

  116. Accumulator joins list of UK battery collectors

    Fri 29 Jan, 2010

    Chester-based company becomes fifth approved exporter for portable batteries and launches collections nationwide

  117. "Frustration" over lack of national WEEE campaign

    Thu 28 Jan, 2010

    Proposals emerge for industry-funded TV advert, but questions over how campaign would be organised

  118. Defra to make benefits of PRN money more visible

    Wed 27 Jan, 2010

    Greater transparency among aims of consultation on packaging regulations for 2011-20 set to be launched in next few weeks

  119. Hilary Benn points to staged imposition of landfill bans

    Wed 27 Jan, 2010

    In an exclusive interview, the Environment Secretary also reassures councils over the definition of municipal waste

  120. News in Brief

    Fri 22 Jan, 2010

    With news on a Defra batteries calculator, WEEE recycling in West Sussex and Esther Rantzen at a plastics recycling plant

  121. Herbert outlines fiscal focus for Conservative waste goals

    Fri 22 Jan, 2010

    Shadow environment secretary stresses that 72 Landfill Tax level is "a floor, not a ceiling"

  122. News in Brief

    Thu 21 Jan, 2010

    With news on the GMWDA/SITA UK legal proceedings, a boiler scrappage scheme for Wales and Wandsworth waste arisings

  123. Doncaster defers decision on BDR Waste Project

    Wed 20 Jan, 2010

    Close scrutiny of costs and technologies are thought to lie behind the council's decision to defer

  124. AD sector body calls for skills and training boost

    Tue 19 Jan, 2010

    Recently-formed association representing anaerobic digestion companies also says more needs to be done to finance new projects

  125. Defra slated for "disproportionate" focus on domestic waste

    Tue 19 Jan, 2010

    Review of Waste Strategy calls for firm targets covering C&I waste, as well as quicker move to landfill bans

  126. Defra consults on legal definition of waste

    Mon 18 Jan, 2010

    Views sought on draft guidance which aims to take into account recent legal rulings and legislation

  127. News in Brief

    Mon 18 Jan, 2010

    With news on a LARAC response to draft permitting guidance, Hills helping in the snow and a packaging fine for a shoe firm

  128. Scottish council plans "not yet adequate" to meet targets

    Fri 15 Jan, 2010

    Audit Scotland report warns that landfill and recycling goals could be missed and calls for councils to work with government

  129. Electronic waste transfer notes could be UK-wide in 2011

    Wed 13 Jan, 2010

    Minister reveals plans to reduce administrative burden following 'Electronic Duty of Care' trial in South-East

  130. Guide to injecting biogas into grid published

    Tue 12 Jan, 2010

    DECC informs anaerobic digestion operators of technical and regulatory requirements of British gas market

  131. Fears raised over "limited" UK capacity to treat batteries

    Tue 12 Jan, 2010

    Defra highlights carbon impact of sending batteries overseas, while experts claim certainty on recycling efficiencies needed

  132. EA secures first ever WEEE prosecution

    Thu 07 Jan, 2010

    Fine imposed on SITA in relation to issuing recycling evidence in case that is "first of its type"

  133. DHL pulls plug on battery compliance scheme

    Tue 05 Jan, 2010

    Number of formally approved schemes down to six, but logistics company signs deal with ERP for "seamless" changeover

  134. Commission set to clarify what items are 'packaging'

    Tue 05 Jan, 2010

    List of illustrative examples of what items are obligated under Packaging Directive set to be extended

  135. Battery recycling legislation comes into effect

    Fri 01 Jan, 2010

    Regulations requiring producers to fund battery recycling take affect as UK looks to meet EU Directive targets

  136. Newspaper collections tumble in 2009

    Wed 23 Dec, 2009

    While Palm Paper helped to ensure steady demand, collection of newspapers is down by 500,000 tonnes

  137. Defra drops pink for yellow in battery campaign

    Wed 23 Dec, 2009

    Battery recycling publicity will not fit in with WRAP's coordinated recycling campaign work

  138. SITA confident Manchester legal action will proceed

    Wed 23 Dec, 2009

    Attempt in January by GMWDA to halt court proceedings over failed PFI bid will not succeed, company claims

  139. Newport fails in landfill allowances legal challenge

    Tue 22 Dec, 2009

    Council unsuccessful in Judicial Review of Welsh Assembly Government move to revise its allowances downwards

  140. Waste firms hit out at Copenhagen "carbon cop-out"

    Mon 21 Dec, 2009

    Environmental Services Association joins critics of Copenhagen summit for failing to set legally binding emissions targets

  141. Code to require more space for bins in fortnightly collection areas

    Fri 18 Dec, 2009

    Department for Communities and Local Government publishes consultation on changes to voluntary standard for sustainable homes

  142. Defra publishes long-awaited farm films proposals

    Thu 17 Dec, 2009

    Plans to make producers responsible for collecting and recycling farm plastics published for consultation

  143. Organics recyclers attack "devastating" permitting plans

    Thu 17 Dec, 2009

    Charges could have major impact on composting sites and potentially mean material is sent to landfill, warns AfOR

  144. Agreement on WEEE Directive not expected until late 2010

    Wed 16 Dec, 2009

    BIS reveals there are numerous issues to resolve as it outlines timetable for recast of the Directive

  145. LGA environment chief reveals priorities for waste

    Wed 16 Dec, 2009

    Cllr Gary Porter highlights Waste Framework Directive and need for good government comms campaigns as key issues

  146. Exemptions plans come under fire in Parliament

    Mon 14 Dec, 2009

    Defra faces particular criticism over proposals affecting community composting and metals recycling sector

  147. First carbon-based recycling targets proposed

    Wed 02 Dec, 2009

    Defra issues document suggesting glass targets should reflect if material is recycled in closed or open loop processes

  148. Metal recycler fined £50,000 after man crushed by grab claw

    Tue 01 Dec, 2009

    James Huntley & Sons Ltd of Southampton pleads guilty to breaching Health and Safety at Work etc Act

  149. Defra warns of difficulty measuring waste prevention

    Tue 01 Dec, 2009

    Official claims minimisation initiatives will become more prevalent but indicates challenge calculating impact

  150. Suspects bailed again in Brazil waste shipment case

    Fri 27 Nov, 2009

    Police maintain status of three men as investigation into illegal export of waste takes longer than expected

  151. News in Brief

    Thu 26 Nov, 2009

    With news on a MRF contract for Harrow, a Yellow Pages competition and furniture re-use on TV

  152. Battery register reveals most producers signed with Valpak

    Mon 23 Nov, 2009

    However, Environment Agency list not weighted in accordance to market share

  153. News in Brief

    Thu 19 Nov, 2009

    With news on battery permitting guidance, RCVs in Westminster and zero waste in Edinburgh and Midlothian

  154. Legal action considered over 'Schedule 2' waste

    Thu 19 Nov, 2009

    Audit Commission may take Somerset councils to court after Defra says changing current law will take time

  155. Concerns raised over WFD approach to end-of-waste

    Wed 18 Nov, 2009

    Moves to clarify when some materials cease to be waste could actually work against securing status, lawyer claims

  156. "Hard-hitting" Welsh recycling campaign launched

    Mon 16 Nov, 2009

    Initiative comes as Welsh Assembly Government launches own push focusing on bag reuse

  157. Next steps for waste carbon budget outlined

    Fri 13 Nov, 2009

    Packaging and work on landfill bans expected to play key role in helping sector meet Low Carbon Transition Plan commitments

  158. News in Brief

    Fri 13 Nov, 2009

    With news on HWRCs in Greater Manchester, businesses backing Zero Waste and a shake-up at London Remade

  159. BIS publishes revised WEEE regulations

    Mon 09 Nov, 2009

    Valpak confirmed as operators of distributor take-back scheme, as rules set to come into force in January 2010 are issued

  160. AfOR to campaign against "crippling" rates changes

    Fri 06 Nov, 2009

    Organics association to lobby Government on business rates system reassessment which it claims will hit sector unfairly

  161. Environment Agency grilled over Brazil exports case

    Thu 05 Nov, 2009

    Agency tells EFRA committee that it has been successful in driving down crime despite summer incident

  162. News in Brief

    Thu 05 Nov, 2009

    With an update on exemption regulations, a new Donarbon facility and Suffolk county council's waste strategy

  163. Final tyre rubber Quality Protocol published

    Wed 04 Nov, 2009

    Joint EA/WRAP document accompanied by launch of new certification scheme for tyre reprocessors

  164. Wales set to introduce single-use bag charge in 2011

    Wed 04 Nov, 2009

    Level of charge to be set in 2010, as minister claims voluntary retailer agreement does not go far enough

  165. Councils increase roll out of battery collections

    Fri 30 Oct, 2009

    Both CA sites and kerbside seen as key collection routes, despite councils having no legal obligation to collect batteries

  166. Broader role for official behind delivery of WEEE regulations

    Tue 27 Oct, 2009

    Tony Pedrotti appointed director of Regulatory Policy Committee after three years handling regulations

  167. Northern Ireland pushes forward single WDA plans

    Wed 21 Oct, 2009

    Minister claims change proposed for 2011 "will not put" waste deals currently in procurement at risk

  168. Sainsbury's plans in-store bulb and battery collections

    Mon 19 Oct, 2009

    Scheme to be run in partnership with Recolight to capture low energy bulbs and waste portable batteries

  169. FEAD champions EU-wide inspection body

    Fri 16 Oct, 2009

    Body representing European waste sector advocates tougher action to tackle illegal waste shipments

  170. Councils seek stronger producer responsibility

    Thu 15 Oct, 2009

    Systems for textiles, paint and tyres mooted by LARAC to reduce cost of meeting Waste Framework Directive recycling goals

  171. Benn issues statement following zero waste event

    Wed 14 Oct, 2009

    Four outcomes agreed with stakeholders including need for database advising councils on best options for waste materials

  172. Tesco and ASDA join BatteryBack; Valpak signs up Energizer

    Tue 13 Oct, 2009

    Big name retailers opt for joint WasteCare-Veolia initiative as October 15 deadline nears

  173. Inert waste change hits Manchester recycling rate

    Mon 12 Oct, 2009

    Council blames waste reclassification for 5% dip in its recycling rate for first quarter of 2009/10

  174. Benn set to target commercial and industrial waste

    Fri 09 Oct, 2009

    Long-awaited Defra policy statement on C&I waste to be joined by zero waste update

  175. UK WEEE system at "pivotal point", minister claims

    Thu 08 Oct, 2009

    Ian Lucas tells LARAC conference that illegal exports and consumer behaviour are main challenges

  176. Non-approved WEEE schemes look to reverse EA decision

    Tue 06 Oct, 2009

    Biffa Transform scheme in discussions with Agency, while Econo-Weee reveals it may pursue legal action

  177. Councils look to tackle increase in low-energy lightbulb waste

    Fri 02 Oct, 2009

    Local authorities outline plans to dispose of bulbs classed as hazardous waste, but many expected to end up in landfill

  178. Nine WEEE schemes missing from initial 2010 approval list

    Thu 01 Oct, 2009

    Biffa's Transform scheme and Econo-Weee among names not appearing on list of re-approved schemes

  179. Proposed metal exemption "will encourage illegal operation"

    Thu 01 Oct, 2009

    Less inspections and online registration will prompt an increase in illegal yards, metals recyclers claim

  180. Seven schemes approved for batteries compliance

    Wed 30 Sep, 2009

    Only one applicant misses out as Environment Agency announces approved battery compliance schemes

  181. Benn pushes material-specific landfill bans to top of agenda

    Tue 29 Sep, 2009

    Secretary of state makes strongest statement to date in support of bans for aluminium and food waste at Labour conference

  182. Government extends “successful” scrappage scheme

    Mon 28 Sep, 2009

    Ministers and manufacturers team up to plough an extra 100 million each into scheme to boost demand for new cars

  183. Manufacturers call for scrappage scheme extension

    Mon 28 Sep, 2009

    Trade association warns of adverse effects for UK manufacturing if Chancellor does not continue scheme beyond 2010

  184. Soil strategy stresses role for compost and digestate

    Thu 24 Sep, 2009

    But, Defra document also raises concerns over pollutants in recycled materials being introduced to soil

  185. Agency aims to be more proactive to prevent Brazil repeat

    Wed 23 Sep, 2009

    Regulator to be "more intelligent" after tests on containers of waste confirm material not suitable for export

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