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Merseyside draft waste strategy aims for 50% recycling by 2020

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Councils in Merseyside have drafted a joint municipal waste management strategy for the region that includes recycling 50% of household waste by 2020.

Simple bin swap scheme in Fife achieves 65% recycling rate

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Scottish Environment Secretary Richard Lochhead has heaped praise on a low-cost recycling scheme that has seen Fife Council's recycling rates soar to 65%.

Defra launches Dragon's Den-style fund for novel projects

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Innovative local solutions to accelerate recycling rates and reward people for doing the right thing will be given a Dragon's Den-style kick start under plans outlined by Lord Henley.

Majority of Welsh are 'committed' recyclers

Fri, 17 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

As Recycle Week gets underway, a new survey shows that more than three quarters of people in Wales are committed recyclers.

Bedford reports success for battery scheme

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Bedford Borough Council says that its new kerbside battery collection scheme has had a positive start.

Wiltshire opens its 11th hrc

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Wiltshire Council has opened a new, purpose-built, household recycling centre (hrc) in Marlborough - its 11th in the county - as part of its plans to boost its recycling levels and cut the amount of rubbish going to landfill.

Britons prepared to help deliver front line services

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

More than half of UK residents (54%) are very happy or happy with the services provided by their local council, according to new research from May Gurney, carried out by ICM.

Flat panel display processing centre opens in Preston

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Recycling Lives has developed a dedicated flat panel display (FPD) processing centre at its plant in Preston and claims to be the first company in England to establish such a facility.

Welsh recycling rates still on the up

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Recycling in Wales is continuing to increase, according to the latest figures. 'The Municipal Waste Management Release October - December 2010' reveals that the municipal recycling and composting rate for the last three months of 2010 rose by 42%, a 5% increase on the same period in 2009.

New funding available to boost WEEE recycling

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Special project funding of approximately £650,000 is now available to local authorities to support recycling and reuse initiatives for unwanted household electricals.

Milton Keynes installs weighbridge for fairer charging

Mon, 28 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Milton Keynes Council is introducing a new, fairer pricing structure for the disposal of trade and commercial waste at its Newport Pagnell community recycling centre.

Welsh environment minister unveils schools battery scheme

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Welsh Assembly Government has launched a schools battery recycling campaign with the aim of recycling four million batteries by the end of 2011.

Merseyside set to open £20M mrf in August

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

A new £20M materials recovery facility (mrf) in Gillmoss, Liverpool, is on schedule to open in August this year.

Maidstone launches new food waste scheme

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Maidstone Borough Council officially launched its new food waste scheme earlier this week (21st March).

Chancellor announces planning reforms and capital boost for GIB

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Planning reforms and extra funding for the Green Investment Bank were two highlights of the Budget unveiled by Chancellor George Osborne yesterday.

BAMA launches Can Do Awards 2011

Wed, 23 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The British Aerosol Manufacturers' Association (BAMA) has launched its Can Do Awards 2011, which recognise and reward the best local authority recycling campaigns that include empty aerosols.

£4M boost for Scottish food waste scheme

Wed, 23 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Scottish farmers and renewable energy leaders are backing a £4M Scottish Government initiative that aims to divert 25,000 tonnes of waste food from landfill and recycle it into fertilisers and green energy.

New fund will help capital's green growth

Wed, 23 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

£70M has been secured by the Foresight Group to support the London Green Fund, which aims to invest in recycling and renewable energy projects in the capital.

Bedford launches kerbside battery collection

Mon, 21 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Bedford Borough Council has introduced a new collection service for used household batteries.

Biffa Polymers launches mixed plastics processing facility

Mon, 21 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Biffa Polymers has launched its first fully integrated sorting and recycling facility for mixed household plastic packaging, in Redcar, Middlesbrough, creating 28 new jobs.