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Midlothian Council to integrate district heating with EfW
Midlothian Council has appointed Swedish energy firm Vattenfall as the preferred bidder to become its energy partner under a 50/50 joint venture arrangement.
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Financial close achieved on Newhurst EfW plant
Covanta, Biffa and Macquarie’s Green Investment Group (GIG) have announced that the Newhurst energy-from-waste facility in Leicestershire has reached financial...
Aberdeenshire begins polystyrene recycling trials
Aberdeenshire Council is trialling polystyrene recycling at three of its household recycling centres (HRCs).
Reconomy acquires ACM Environmental
Waste outsourcing firm Reconomy has acquired ACM Environmental for an undisclosed sum.
Report makes carbon case for electric collection vehicles
Councils that switch to electric refuse collection vehicles (eRCVs) could achieve significant emission savings while tackling air pollution, new research...
Birmingham waste service review flags up ‘areas for action’
An independent review into Birmingham City Council’s waste management services has identified “areas for immediate action to improve the service” along...
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Veolia academy aims to accelerate circular packaging
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Falling bale injury results in £20k fine for waste firm
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Biffa opens PET plant with additional facility in pipeline
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Outsourcing achieves higher recycling rates, says ESA study
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Green light for Scottish EfW project
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Serco secures significant council waste deal
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Wheelabrator EfW drive adds 2Mt capacity
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One in three people are 'high food wasters' - WRAP
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Careless binning of batteries poses fire risk, warns Veolia
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Viridor’s £700m Clyde Valley contract kicks off
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Air quality not harmed by energy recovery use, inspector finds
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Recycling site conditions consolidated and new development approved
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Agricultural improvement by infill to continue for two more years
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Waste recycling use not lawful council decides
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Soil treatment facilities allowed at landfill site
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Aggregate recycling proposal refused contrary to officer recommendation
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Land raising proposal approved
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Agricultural AD facility recommended for refusal due to lack of need
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Disposal of building waste refused for harm to woodland in AONB
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Wastewater treatment works upgrade scheme amended following objections