National and Regional support
WasteCare is a keen believer in supporting worthy causes on both a regional and national level. As well as the various charity work the company participates in, the Group also supports environmental and local community schemes which contribute to the …
We invite you to enter now for the Zero Waste Awards
Since its early beginnings in 1980, the WasteCare Group (formally Silver Lining Industries Ltd) has been focused on maximising recycling and minimising waste. Initially specialising in recovering Silver from photographic, printing and x-ray waste the business helped customers reduce landfill …
Rethink sought on glass ash
Operators of municipal waste incinerators are calling for glass from the bottom of the incinerators, known as “bottom ash” to count towards recycling figures. At present this is classed as an aggregate material and processed accordingly but does not constitute …
Massive change to WEEE regulations
The department of Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) has this week begun the debate on the much vaunted recast WEEE Regulations. Expected to be set into law in 2014, BIS will be publishing a consultation paper in February 2013. Since …
Waste prevention plan to be debated in early 2013
Defra has stated that it will launch a formal call for evidence for its future Waste Prevention Plan early next year. This call for evidence will eventually inform the Government’s Waste Prevention Programme, and will focus on key areas for …
Origins Relationship Blossoms
WasteCare have been providing an effective packaging recycling service to Origins for many years, so it was no surprise that the high performance natural skincare brand turned to WasteCare for their most recent logistical challenge. As part of their quest …
Zero waste hits RWM
The RWM exhibition was held on 11th September and was attended by an ever growing number of delegates. A number of key personnel from WasteCare attended the event in order to network with other industry specialists. There was however, one …
Changes to Landfill Tax unwelcomed by waste industry
Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs has announced two changes to the rules governing Landfill Tax. In a brief published in May, the HMRC said that tax should be paid on material used to protect or ‘provide a suitable stable substrate’ …
Zero waste
The 1st of May saw the annual awards for excellence take place at the Landmark Hotel in London. As well as many awards being given out to successful nominees including Dunelm, Arla Foods and Warrington Borough Council, LetsRecycle also launched …
CylinderCare goes national
Following the success with trials on behalf of three council authorities, WasteCare are this month launching a new service, under the CylinderCare name. Unwanted gas cylinders cause a major headache for all involved. Those who have cylinders and don’t know …
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