Waltham Forest outsources refuse and recycling collections
10/10/2019 Environmental services provider, Urbaser has taken on the contract for Waltham Forest’s refuse and recycling collections on 30 September 2019. The service commenced following the award of a new eight-year contract earlier this year for the provision of neighbourhood services by Waltham Forest Council. |
Lifting the lid on the new Kerbloader
14/10/2019 In a world where waste streams and recycling targets change constantly, the new Terberg Kerbloader recycling truck has been designed to provide the flexibility operators need, reports LAPV. |
Geesinknorba - driving innovation in waste management
23/04/2019 Geesinknorba is one of Europe's leading providers of refuse collection vehicles to both public and private sector operators. We design and manufacture a wide range of specialist vehicle bodies and bin-lifting equipment, which can be mounted on chassis from any manufacturer. Our focus is on innovation and delivering the products that our customers need to meet the requirements of today and the challenges of tomorrow. |
Hambledon DC introduces electric vans
21/10/2019 Hambleton District Council in Yorkshire is introducing two new electric vehicles to replace its existing van fleet, to move to a 100% electric fleet in the future. |
Skip hire specialist adds a JCB Loadall to its fleet
28/10/2019 Northern Ireland-based skip hire specialist CM Skips has added a JCB 550-80 Wastemaster Loadall to the fleet of materials handling machinery operating at its site in Randalstown, near Ballymena. |
Grist Environmental turns to JCB for new wheeled excavator
03/02/2020 The waste recycling business has taken delivery of a JCB JS200W wheeled excavator to work on its waste transfer site in Devizes, Wiltshire. |
Borough sees household waste recycling exceed 50% for ‘first time’ in its history
17/02/2020 The amount of household waste being recycled by residents of Tonbridge and Malling has exceeded 50% for the first time in the borough’s history thanks to Urbaser’s new recycling service. |
Peterborough recycling centre cuts fly-tipping by 25%
25/02/2020 Peterborough’s new recycling centre is celebrating a successful first year which has seen fly-tipping decrease by a quarter. |
England’s top recycler praises 100% Dennis Eagle & Terberg fleet
12/03/2020 England’s official number one local authority for recycling has been named as East Riding of Yorkshire for the third year running. And the council has praised the role Dennis Eagle & Terberg Matec play in its outstanding operations. |
Most councils still providing normal waste collections, survey reveals
06/04/2020 The majority of councils have been able to provide a normal waste and recycling collection service, a new survey has revealed. |
New scheme to recycle rechargeable lithium-ion batteries launched
12/08/2020 The recycling and sustainability company, First Mile, has introduced a new scheme to recycle rechargeable lithium-ion batteries (LIB), commonly found in electric scooters, bikes, cars and vans. |
Councils opt for bespoke Volvo L110H for waste recycling centre
24/09/2020 A Bespoke Volvo L110H loading shovel takes charge at Nuffield Road Household Waste Recycling Centre. |
Council adds ‘eye-catching’ whale to RCVs to encourage recycling
01/10/2020 Copeland Borough Council has put an eye-catching image of a whale on the side of three of the council’s refuse vehicles as part of a campaign to encourage recycling. |
Poll reveals public support for re-use shops at household waste recycling centres
20/10/2020 A poll has revealed that the public are keen to buy a wide variety of quality, second-hand items from their local household waste recycling centres (HWRCs). |
Torbay Council enhances waste and recycling fleet with live camera systems
05/11/2020 Torbay Council is equipping its waste and recycling collection vehicles with the latest live camera recording systems to enhance the safety of residents and crews. |
FCC Environment launches 2021/2023 graduate programme
09/11/2020 FCC Environment, one of the UK’s leading recycling and waste management companies, has launched a new UK-wide graduate programme as it looks to attract and retain the managers of the future. |
Lewisham Council introduces new fleet of low pollution recycling trucks
12/01/2021 Lewisham Council have introduced a new fleet of recycling trucks which have a 50% reduction in nitrogen oxide (NOX) pollution. |
Two councils to offer kerbside recycling for coffee pods
15/04/2021 Households across the UK can now recycle their coffee pods thanks to a new recycling programme, which includes kerbside collections from two local authorities. |
Metal and waste recycling specialist invests £2m in new vehicles
26/04/2021 Derbyshire-based metal and waste recycling specialist, Ward, has invested over £2m in upgrading its materials handling vehicles to improve energy efficiency and safety across its 120 strong fleet. |
South Ayrshire Council switches to live camera systems
28/04/2021 South Ayrshire Council has switched to live camera systems that are remotely monitored and health-checked after a spate of faulty vehicle cameras and unrecorded footage on waste and recycling vehicles. |
New measures to boost recycling rates
07/05/2021 New proposals to increase the amount of household waste being recycled have been unveiled by the Government today. |
