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Families are losing out by not cashing in on their e-waste
Every year people in Britain throw away more than a million tonnes of electrical waste, much of it ending in landfill and proving hazardous to the environment. A study by Weeebuy found only 20% of all electrical waste is recycled. Brits are losing out on £6 billion by throwing their old electrical gadgets away. The market research found that the average value of a recycled gadget is £30, whilst the average person has three unwanted electrical ... [more]
Environment Agency calling for entries for its Environmental Pioneer Awards
The Environment Agency is calling for entries for its inaugural Environmental Pioneer Awards. The awards, which will be judged by a panel led by Energy and Climate Change Secretary Chris Huhne MP, will recognise companies, government bodies, local authorities, charities and other organisations that lead the way on environmental performance. The Environment Agency is looking to recognise the achievements of these organisations in eight categor... [more]
RWM 2010 Preview: Riverside Provides the Complete Solution
Riverside Waste Machinery, the specialist shredding and baling equipment supplier, will again exhibit at September’s RWM exhibition (14-16th). Joining forces with Austrian shredding machinery manufacturer UNTHA on one of the largest stands of the show, the team will demonstrate its leading expertise in waste management. Visitors to stand 1186 will see the new look UNTHA RS series – when the revamped shredder is unveiled for the first time i... [more]
UNTHA TR Series shredder installed at new HW Martin RDF facility
HW Martin’s new RDF plant at Northampton is the latest recycling facility for the Derbyshire-based Martin Group which employees 500 people and has been providing waste recycling and management services to the public and private sectors for over 30 years. Their lead supplier, OKLM Recycling Technology, is a leading design-and-build plant builder specialising in Materials Recycling Facilities (MRFs), waste treatment plants and RDF plants and has wo... [more]
Social housing residents in North Tyneside save on their energy bills following green refurbishments
Residents living in Shiremoor, North Tyneside are set to save more than £19,000 collectively on their energy bills and reduce their carbon emissions by over 100 tonnes in the next year, thanks to a package of green refurbishments by Kier North Tyneside. The scheme to improve the energy efficiency of social housing involves large-scale refurbishments to almost 50 homes in the area with a view to rolling the project out across the remaining prop... [more]
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A new waste management company will save Flushing Township residents more than $100,000 in 2011
FLUSHING TOWNSHIP, Michigan — Starting on Jan. 1 Flushing Township residents will have weekly recycle and yard waste pick up for a lower cost then they pay now for bi-weekly pick up.
Waste Management Announces Expansion of Organics Recycling Services
Acquisition of Garick enables Waste Management to expand organic recycling services and commercial and consumer organic products across North America HOUSTON, Sept. 1 - Waste Management, Inc. (NYSE: WM) today announced it has acquired a majority equity interest in Garick LLC, a leading manufacturer, marketer and distributor of organic lawn and garden products that will accelerate the expansion ...
Oceanside Council tentatively approves waste contract
The Oceanside City Council unanimously approved a tentative contract with Waste Management of North County for trash and recycling services, but a battle is brewing on how the city will spend the revenue the agreement will bring to its coffers.
Fees may deter householders from using recycling centres
LOCAL AUTHORITY charges for using recycling centres have the potential to undermine householders’ behavioural changes in relation to waste management, councillors claimed yesterday.
Waste firm to outline plans for wind power
A WASTE management company is inviting people in North Lincolnshire to comment on plans to create a wind farm at a landfill site in Winterton. (09/09/2010 09:51:02)
County plans hazardous waste collection
A Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day, sponsored by the Hancock County Solid Waste Management District, will be held Saturday at the Hancock County Agricultural Service Center parking lot, 7868 Hancock County 140, Findlay.
Recycling efforts still going strong
COUNTY -- The recycling efforts of Shelby County over the past 18 years have greatly reduced the amount of garbage that goes to the landfill.
Mattias Wallander: Thinking About a Textile Recycling Program? What Every City Should Consider
City recycling programs can't stop at bottles and cans. There's still a lot more local leaders can do to drive down the amount of waste sent to costly landfills each year.
China Recycling Energy Corp. Announces Participation in Upcoming September Conferences in New York
China Recycling Energy Corporation , a leading industrial waste-to-energy solution provider in China, today announced that it will participate in two financial conferences in September 2010 in New York, NY.
Upcoming community recycling dates; Center trailer located at J and B Diner
Upcoming community recycling dates; Center trailer located at J and B Diner CENTER -- The SouthEastern Ohio Joint Solid Waste Management District recycling trailer for Center will now be located at J and B Diner, formerly known as Dancin' Donkey. Recycling
