25/03/2020
Defra works on cross-sector approach to pandemic
Trade associations and Defra have been discussing a cross-sector approach to handling waste management in…
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25/03/2020
WasteCare confirms full service during epidemic
Specialist waste management and recycling business WasteCare has confirmed that it is running a full…
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25/03/2020
Waste associations issue coronavirus updates
The International Solid Waste Association (ISWA) has called for members of the global waste community…
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25/03/2020
Union urges LGA to clarify role of refuse workers
The GMB union has called on the Local Government Association (LGA) to spell out how…
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24/03/2020
News in brief (24/03/20)
With news on: EuRic calls for recognition of waste industry’s essential role; staff sworn and…
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24/03/2020
Charge waived for online delivery plastic bags
The 5p single-use plastic carrier bag charge has been waived for bags used in online…
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23/03/2020
ESA welcomes suspension of MOT testing for fleets
The Environmental Services Association has welcomed guidance issued by the Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency that…
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23/03/2020
Plastic recyclers expect coronavirus hit, BPF says
Almost 80% of companies in the plastics industry anticipate the coronavirus affecting their turnover during…
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20/03/2020
Waste sector receives ‘key worker’ status
Recycling and waste sector employees have been granted ‘key worker’ status by the government, meaning…
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19/03/2020
ESA seeks ‘key worker’ status for waste sector
Waste management companies have urged the government to classify the industry’s workforce as “key workers”…
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