The Labour Party has unveiled its manifesto in anticipation of the upcoming general election. The manifesto emphasises transitioning to a circular economy to reduce waste. While the manifesto sheds little light on recycling or EPR changes affecting packaging, it does stand out for its commitment to devolving more power to local authorities. This move could...
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Councils asked to turn food into fuel by North East recycling company
FOOD waste recycling company Warrens Group is lobbying local authorities in the North East to support the region in becoming leaders of household food recycling. The landmark Environmental Bill is set to mandate household food recycling by 2023. Warrens Group is working to ensure that North East councils are at the forefront of implementing the...
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SFS to the rescue following Hyndburn arson attack
THIS month, five brand-new refuse trucks, all fitted with quieter, fuel-saving electric bin lifting technology, have arrived at Hyndburn Borough Council. The new fleet replaces vehicles that were damaged during an arson attack in December 2019. Half of the Council’s waste and recycling fleet was written off as a result of the attack. However, thanks...
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Scottish council’s waste collection still in the pink
PERTH & Kinross Council has shaken up its approach to waste collection by replacing its pink bag policy with 90 Taylor 1,100L Continental bins, each of which is fitted with fill level sensors. The city centre’s £56,000 bin rollout is part of a Smart Waste project, jointly funded by the council and a European Regional...
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Joint fleet provision for Devonshire councils
FOR the first time, Mid-Devon District Council (MDDC) and Exeter City Council (ECC) have joined together to source their vehicle fleets. Following a comprehensive tender process both councils opted to award the seven-year contract (with a possible seven-year extension) for the provision and maintenance of approximately 210 vehicles, to contract hire and fleet management company,...