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Tougher recycling targets to stop 400,000 tonnes of packaging going to landfill
Proposals for tougher packaging recycling targets that will stop 400,000 tonnes of packaging going to landfill by 2017 have been announced today by Environment Secretary Caroline Spelman.
Read MoreLegal changes to safeguard flexible household recycling services
Defra will make technical changes to the Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2011 to ensure multi-bin recycling systems are not imposed on residents.
Read MoreBusiness deal to boost recycling brokered
A new recycling charter has been launched to help boost recycling rates and tackle the issues smaller businesses face in getting access to waste services, Recycling Minister Lord Taylor announced today.
Read MoreEnvironment regulations under the red tape spotlight
Businesses up and down the country are being invited to contribute ideas on how the Government can cut red tape and regulatory burdens without affecting its responsibilities to protect the environment.
Read MoreEncouraging green growth: Government and businesses working together
Further steps on the path to a green economy that Government and businesses can take have been published today in order to make further progress towards strong sustainable growth.
Read MoreReview of Ofwat published
Defra has today published its review of Ofwat, assessing whether the economic regulator for the water sector is fit for future challenges.
Read MoreDragon’s Den-style call for creative recycling bids
Innovative local solutions to accelerate recycling rates and reward people for doing the right thing will be given a Dragon’s Den-style kick start under plans outlined by Lord Henley today.
Read MoreChristmas and New Year Opening Times
ADL Environmental Ltd offices will be closed for the Christmas and New Year break from 23rd December 2010 and will reopen Wednesday the 5th January 2011. If you have an emergency or urgent enquiry...
Read MoreSurvey of commercial and industrial waste arisings 2010 – interim results
Defra today published interim estimates from the Department’s Survey of Commercial and Industrial Waste Arisings 2010, covering eight English Regions (excluding North West England) for 2009 calendar year.
Read MoreControlled Waste Regulations consultation published
A consultation on proposals to replace or amend the Controlled Waste Regulations (1992) relating to certain non-domestic properties was today launched by Defra and the Welsh Assembly Government.
Read MoreDefra publishes Business Plan
Defra has today published its Business Plan which sets out the department’s priorities and commitments for the next 5 years.
Read MoreCivil sanctions for environmental offences England and Wales
The Environment Agency in England and Wales will start using new enforcement powers, called civil sanctions, from 4 January 2011. They give the environmental regulators a wider range of options to use against a...
Read MoreCIWM/WAMITAB Continuing Competence – Time Period Extention
Following discussions between CIWM, WAMITAB, British Metals Recycling Association, Motor Vehicle Dismantlers Association, Defra, Welsh Assembly Government and the Environment Agency an agreement has been reached to extend by 12 months the time necessary...
Read MoreNo room for complacency as councils prosecute more fly-tippers
Councils across England brought nearly 2,500 prosecutions for fly-tipping in 2009-10, an increase of more than twenty per cent on the previous 12 months. Read More
UK meets 2010 Landfill Directive target and responds to landfill consultations
The Government announced today that they will meet the 2010 Landfill Directive target and also published responses to two separate consultations on meeting EU Landfill Diversion Targets and on restrictions on the landfilling of...
Read MoreUK Chemicals Stakeholder Forum appointments announced
A re-appointment and a number of new appointments have been made to the UK Chemicals Stakeholder Forum. Read more...
Read MoreResponsibility deals the way forward for business waste
The Government wants to work with businesses to help them reduce their waste and increase recycling through voluntary responsibility deals, Environment Minister Lord Henley said today. Read More
Agricultural Advisory Services Analysis Report
The results of a new report, published today, will ultimately help the English farming industry reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions as part of its commitment outlined in the industry’s GHG Action Plan. Read More
DEFRA publishes terms of reference and call for evidence for review of waste policies.
Defra has published it’s terms of reference for the next review of waste policies which was announced by Environment secretary Caroline Spellman last month. It has also opened a call for evidence. As part...
Read MoreUpdate to Operator Competence Scheme
Two new issues have arisen since the joint WAMITAB and CIWM Operator Scheme was introduced. Exempt Waste Operations (‘Exemptions’) New regulations came into force on 6 April 2010 which affects everyone who carries out...
Read MoreADL Environmental Ltd launches WAMITAB Training Forum
ADL Environmental Ltd has today launched a new internet forum for Candidates, Assessors and Verifiers in the Waste Industry. The idea behind the forum is to create an online community of candidates and professionals...
Read MoreLandfill Tax Increase to £48 per tonne
The standard rate of Landfill tax rises from today 1st April 2010 to £48 per tonne as part of the Landfill Tax Escalator policy, which it was announced in the budget has now been...
Read MoreDEFRA publishes consultation on meeting EU Landfill Diversion Targets
This consultation addresses the changes necessary to enable the UK to report to the European Commission on a revised approach to the landfill diversion targets. This includes setting out the new interpretation of the...
Read MoreDEFRA Consultation on the introduction of restrictions on the landfilling of certain wastes
This joint Defra and Welsh Assembly Government consultation fulfils the Government’s commitment given in the Waste Strategy for England 2007 and the commitment of the Welsh Minister for Environment, Sustainability and Housing’s written cabinet...
Read MoreWRAP Publishes Landfill Bans Feasability Study
WRAP has published a feasability study examing the environmental and economic costs and benefits of banning or restricting a range of materials, products and wastes by property type from Landfill. It has been found...
Read MoreRevised Waste Exemptions
The government is revising the list of waste activities that are exempt from environmental permitting. The regulations which were originally publised on the 20th December 2009 will come into force on 6 April 2010....
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