Reconomy signs disposal deal with Morgan Sindall
Shropshire-based Reconomy will provide a range of services through its national network of waste and recycling providers including disposal of containerised waste, aggregates and hazardous materials.
Using Reconomys automated online portal the company will be able to track each waste stream, waste tonnage and how much of their waste has been diverted from landfill.
Commenting on the agreement, Matt Nichols, sales director at Reconomy, said: Our teams have been working very closely to ensure we deliver a waste management and recycling service that is completely tailored to the groups needs. With this in mind, were currently servicing 129 live projects across the country, with the aim to increase this offering as projects grow and develop over time.
Former Veolia worker caught aiding waste criminals
A former Croydon refuse collector has been ordered to pay 775 in fines and costs after illegally accepting trade waste from builders.
Former Veolia employee Phillip Rennison, who pleaded guilty to accepting the waste at Croydon Magistrates Court, had already been dismissed from the firm for gross misconduct following a council investigation into the incident.
Staff had originally set up covert cameras to monitor fly-tipping at a secluded spot on Oak Road, Shirley.
But, they instead caught footage of Mr Rennison meeting with two builders and helping them avoid the cost of legitimately disposing of their waste by loading it into his truck.
Councillor Simon Hoar, cabinet member for community safety and public protection at Croydon, said: “The strong message we want to send out from this case is how important it is for people to be responsible about the way they dispose of their waste. Taxpayers should not have to foot the bill for people who are trying to dodge costs.
New Mercury logo launched for producers
Technology body DIGITALEUROPE and the Waste & Resources Action Programme (WRAP) have launched two new logos for use by producers of TVs and computer monitors to help identify screens containing Mercury.
Manufacturers are being offered a choice of two logos: one that identifies screens containing mercury, the other identifying those that are mercury-free. They use the letters Hg – mercurys chemical symbol in the periodic table.
Mercury, which is used in backlit screens containing cold cathode fluorescent lamps, is toxic and DIGITALEUROPE has proposed a complete phase out of the element in televisions.
They are gradually being replaced by safer technologies, but CCFL screens will continue to be disposed of by consumers for at least another decade.
Lucy Cooper, project manager for products and materials at WRAP, said: Separating screens containing mercury will allow for easier extraction of valuable elements in mercury-free screens, and it may also reduce treatment costs as only those screens containing CCFL backlights will need to be transported and treated as hazardous.
Augean refinances banking facilities
Waste management specialist Augean has announced the refinancing of its banking facilities with HSBC.
Augean met its short term working capital requirements and supported certain capital investments, via a revolving loan facility with HSBC which was due for renewal on March 2 next year but has been brought forward to this month.
The new loan facility provides debt funding to the Group of up to 15 million, an increase from the 10 million previously available.
Commenting on the refinancing, Richard Allen, group finance director, said: “We are delighted to have renewed and extended our banking facilities with HSBC. The increased loan quantum and slightly extended term is expected to provide the Group with access to the funding it requires to support the growth of the business over the next 4 years.”
BIS updates WEEE collection code of practice
The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) has issued a revised version of its code of practice for the collection of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) from designated collection facilities.
Publication of the document comes after the implementation of the revised WEEE regulations, which came into effect from January 1 2014. The code sets out the obligations of local authorities and producer compliance schemes (PCSs) with regard to arrangements for the collection of WEEE.
Among the revisions to the code are details of local authorities obligations should they wish to opt out of the compliance system, and arrange the treatment of certain waste streams for which they are able to retain the value.
It also outlines the right for DCF operators to have their WEEE collected in the event that they are unable to reach an agreement with a compliance scheme to do so.
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