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Biffa’s municipal contract renewed in West Sussex

Biffa’s “successful and reliable” municipal contract with Arun District Council in West Sussex has been extended. The contract renewal follows Biffa’s tender, which the council said provided “significant assurance and solid proposals” concerning the delivery of the contract in all ...

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Reconomy expands at pace in North America with fifth acquisition

International circular economy specialist, Reconomy, has expanded its footprint in North America with its acquisition of American Outsourced Waste and Recycling (AOWR), via its Lincoln Waste Solutions platform. Headquartered in East Hartford, Connecticut, AOWR is a leading outsourced waste management ...

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Enviro Waste Management strengthens focus on commercial waste with rebrand

London-based commercial waste management provider, Enviro Waste Management, has embarked on a strategic rebrand to reinforce its commitment to enhancing operational efficiency while simultaneously reducing environmental impact. Moving away from its previous focus on domestic and construction waste, the company ...

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Grundon launches new service for hard to recycle items

Grundon Waste Management has launched RecyclePlus, a new recycling service for hard to recycle items. Focusing on three waste streams that are traditionally more difficult to recycle – compostables, paper towels and coffee cups – Grundon says the service guarantees ...

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Envac extends Barking Riverside contract

Envac has signed a significant contract with Barking Riverside Limited (BRL), a joint venture between the Mayor of London and housing association L&Q, to implement the next package of its innovative waste management solution in Barking Riverside, one of Europe’s largest ...

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CIWM launches refreshed and reset Policy & Innovation Forum

CIWM (the Chartered Institution of Wastes Management) has announced the launch of its refreshed and reset Policy & Innovation (P&I) Forum, a dynamic think-tank designed to help shape the future of the resource and waste management sector. Consisting of leaders, ...

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A five-step guide to preparing for Simpler Recycling

As the upcoming March 31st deadline approaches for Simpler Recycling Glasdon have created a 5-step guide for preparing your business and remaining compliant. #1 – Conduct A Thorough Waste Audit: – Identify Waste Streams: Determine the types of waste your business ...

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Caution urged by CIWM when introducing ETS into UK Energy from Waste Sector

A CIWM report launched today has called on the UK ETS Authority to ensure that the cost allocation of Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) charges for the Energy from Waste (EfW) sector fully reflects the waste composition and that there is ...

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Technology reuse creates up to £346m of social value

Between £120 million and £346 million of social value was created as a result of product reuse enabled by the resource and waste management sector in 2023/24, according to a new report, funded by CIWM and produced by Tech-Takeback. The ...

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Veolia joins waste framework for further and higher education sector to support Zero Waste Scotland

The UK’s leading resource management company, Veolia, have been appointed to the Waste Management Services Framework Agreement with APUC (Advanced Procurement for Universities and Colleges) which will enable Scottish Higher and Further Education (HE & FE) bodies easy access to ...

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