More than 40 councils set to benefit from gum litter grants
More than 40 councils across the UK have been awarded grants of up to £70,000 to remove chewing gum stains as part of the government's new Chewing Gum Task Force.
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Allington EfW plant opens its doors for public tours
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District council awards 'joint venture' waste deal
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West Sussex HWRCs now recycling rigid plastics
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Recycling firm fined £72k for false financial reporting
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Brent consults on kerbside recycling changes
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Veolia launches cloud-based waste solution
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NI minister opens £1m HWRC in Carrickfergus
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