Local Authority

Judicial Review into recycling sorting system to take place this week

A Judicial Review into whether UK law correctly interprets the European Union Waste Framework Directive begins this week in Cardiff.

End Destinations of Recycling Charter signed by Yorkshire and Humber MEP

Rebecca Taylor MEP has signed the End Destinations of Recycling Charter that aims to encourage councils to publish a Register of End Destinations of Recyclables by June 2013.

Charter launched with ministerial backing to improve public information on the end destination of recycling

A charter that aims to provide the public with a clearer picture of where their recycling ultimately ends up, has been launched by the Resource Association.

UK: New wheelie bins for Hinckley and Bosworth

Hinckley and Bosworth residents have received new wheeled recycling bins with inner caddies reducing the number of containers as well as enhancing the present recycling service.

Welsh report shows which companies local authorities send their recyclate to

The Welsh Government has issued a report that shows the destinations of recyclate collected by its local authorities.

Palm Recycling announces one-year extension to Edinburgh service

The City of Edinburgh Council has awarded Palm Recycling a one-year extension to the kerbside recycling service it receives from the company.

Kerbside sort preferred when councils run open tenders

A majority of local authorities opt for kerbside sort of materials when the choice of collection system is left to open competition, according to a new study.

Straight wins May Gurney contract to supply kerbside boxes and caddies to Cheshire West and Chester Council

Bin and box manufacturer Straight has been awarded an £800,000 contract to supply kerbside boxes and caddies to May Gurney’s recycling and waste service for Cheshire West and Chester Council.

SITA opens new facility to bulk up materials

Recycling and waste management company SITA UK has opened a new facility that will enable it to bulk up paper, cardboard, cans, glass and plastic bottles.

Welsh Audit Office highlights tensions between Welsh Government and councils over commingled recycling

A report from the Welsh Audit Office has warned that arguments over the most suitable collection system for recycling in Wales are a “significant barrier” to increasing recycling rates.

Cardboard / OCC (UK £)	82	92
Copper - Dry Bright (China US$)	7200	7400
HMS #1 (UK £)	195	210
LDPE Film 98/2 (China US$)	575	610
Natural PET Bottles (UK £)	280	310
Natural PET Bottles (China US$)	915	950
ONP (China US$)	180	220

Published on 24/10/2012

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