Waste management23 mins agoNew bin rules begin in England but not all councils are readyWeekly food waste collections are required for all English homes as new legislation takes effect.23 mins ago19 hrs agoPlastic recycling plant to be one of UK's largestThe facility, which can process up to 38,000 tonnes of plastic annually, is set to open this year.19 hrs ago3 days agoLandfill site stench 'has never been as bad'The Environment Agency says nearly 4,000 people in a month have complained about the smell.3 days ago5 days ago'We do not want to campaign to get our bins emptied'Campaigners say issues with litter and fly tipping on the streets are at "an unacceptable stage".5 days ago5 days agoReal-time action needed on illegal dumping – baronessBaroness Shas Sheehan accuses official bodies of doing nothing when illegal waste dumping are reported.5 days ago6 days agoBirmingham bin strike row spills into CoventryIt comes amid accusations that Coventry City Council is guilty of strike-breaking attempts.6 days ago7 days agoExtension to landfill site operations refusedWaste firm Biffa says it will consider its options for the Roxby site in North Lincolnshire.7 days ago7 days agoCity will have eight different recycling bags to meet targetsThe city, under pressure to meet recycling targets, will bring in new bag liners for 'soft' plastics.7 days ago8 days agoAll you need to know about new tip booking systemBookings begin at recycling centres in Dorchester, Wimborne, Shaftesbury and Sherborne.8 days ago...
