Joseph Holman says the recognition is a "tremendous" boost for his company and staff.
Schoolchildren named Southampton’s new food waste trucks, with winning entries including Chompy Wompy.
The city council leader says an end to the long-running industrial action is "within sight".
A new offer is to be put to striking workers - but opposition parties claim it is an election stunt.
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The county council partially lifts a ban on taking unwanted electrical items to its tips.
Tracy Harries wrote 79 letters for her neighbours to explain a raft of baffling changes to collections.
Oxfordshire County Council will close six of its household waste recycling centres in May and June.
Old garments from around the world are being discarded in the South American country.