Waste management2 days agoMinister rebuffs council leader's incinerator pleaThe government says it has no further role to play after approving an incinerator in September.2 days agoDorset4 days agoPlan to cut bin collections dumped after protestsA local authority bucks the trend towards cutting black bag collections after residents' objections.4 days agoWales13 Nov 2024Incinerator work to start despite lack of permitThe facility was given planning consent by West Berkshire Council in August 2022.13 Nov 2024Berkshire13 Nov 2024Plans for carbon capture facility at incineratorThe business says it is welcoming public feedback on the proposal.13 Nov 2024Science & Environment11 Nov 2024Controversial recycling centre system goes live Norfolk County Council says people will have to reserve slots to take things to the tip.11 Nov 2024Norfolk9 Nov 2024Food waste collections save council more than £500,000Swindon residents have recycled 4,440 tonnes of food waste since collections started last November.9 Nov 2024Wiltshire9 Nov 2024'New information' about tip set for closure emergesCouncillor says planning conditions stipulate that if tip closes it has to be restored to woodland.9 Nov 20247 Nov 2024Council invests £280k to meet future recycling rulesCouncils are required to separate food waste and dry recycling from general waste by 2026.7 Nov 2024Science & Environment7 Nov 2024Waste review urged as recycling rate dropsHousehold recycling rates decrease in County Durham where new schemes have been introduced.7 Nov 2024England