Legislation
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Defra urged to act over hazardous waste
16 January 2013VIDEO REPORT: The Environmental Services Association warns of sham recovery in contaminated soils market and wants Defra and EA to deliver on hazardous waste policy
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Commingling dispute could be referred to Europe
11 January 2013Ongoing fight over interpretation of revised Waste Framework Directive could be determined by European Court of Justice
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Veolia withdraws from NLWA procurement
21 December 2012Veolia withdraws from procurement of NWLA contracts leaving uncertainty over future of the project
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DCLG planning guidance prioritises waste hierarchy
19 December 2012Guidance issued by DGLG to inform local planning authorities on meeting requirements of EU Waste Framework Directive
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Scrap metal cash ban comes into force
3 December 2012Legislation comes into force today making it a criminal offence to pay for scrap metal in cash
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MPs agree higher packaging recycling targets
27 November 2012EXCLUSIVE: Higher targets for plastics, aluminium and steel packaging set to take effect from January after MPs vote in favour of new regulations
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BIS official outlines possible WEEE changes
16 November 2012BIS official outlines several options being looked at by Department for inclusion in WEEE consultation set to begin in Spring 2013
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Basel changes ‘could burden’ exporters
7 November 2012BIR environmental and technical director warns that changes to Basel Convention could see recovered material from households subject to hazardous waste requirements
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Changes proposed to landfill tax system in Scotland
26 October 2012Scottish Government consults on proposals including giving communities greater share of fund and introducing new rates for stabilised materials
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Guidance issued on scrap metal cash ban
26 October 2012Home Office sets out permitted payment details for scrap dealers ahead of introduction of cash ban on December 3
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