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The aluminium can sector has indicated that it is not in favour of a deposit return scheme (DRS) for drinks containers. This is largely because UK recycling targets for aluminium cans will be met to levels beyond those proposed in the EU Circular Economy Package, even without a deposit return scheme. In a report, Alupro, which represents the sector’s aluminium…
The National Audit Office (NAO) released a report last month looking into the PRN system, and questioned the “robustness” of data recorded. The report by the independent parliamentary body was conducted following a request from the Environment Audit Committee, chaired by Labour MP Mary Creagh. Packaging recycling obligations apply to all companies that handle more…
In the wake of the GDPR Regulations, WasteCare are delighted to announce the launch of a new mobile secure shredding service. Certified to DIN4 particle size, the service is capable of shredding over two tonnes an hour of paper documents. The shredding process can be witnessed live on the client’s premises or by a video…
The Environment Agency has warned owners of industrial units across the UK that they are being targeted by waste criminals looking to dispose of “thousands of tonnes” of illegal waste. The Agency also warned landowners to carry out “rigorous” checks on prospective new tenants. According to the warning, it is a “growing trend” for criminals…
Scrap metal has become the latest material facing warnings about the value of some grades in light of restrictions imposed on material imports by the Chinese government. And, the country, earlier this month (August 2018), has announced that imports of materials from America for recycling will be subject to a 25% tariff. This is part of…
Waste management and recycling businesses and the composting sector have expressed relief that the recent record-breaking heatwave looks to have come to an end. The heatwave throughout July and into August saw a number of local authorities across the country forced into making changes to bin collection times and frequencies. And providers of services to…
