The European Council has adopted an amended Waste Shipment Regulation, which will apply from 1 January 2016.

Ealing Council has charged a resident £15,000 after removing 15 tonnes of mixed waste and hazardous waste from his property.

Norfolk County Council writes to Prime Minister David Cameron asking for financial assistance after DCLG planning delays.

Port Clarence Energy Ltd is seeking permission from Stockton Borough Council to build and operate a 45MW biomass plant in Teesside.

Truck dismantling company McGeough Trucks and Spares Ltd fined £550 and given a £7,500 confiscation order for waste offences.

Waste management firm Viridor awarded a 10-year contract to upgrade and operate a material recovery facility in Plymouth.

A round-up of this week's recycling and waste news, including B&M Waste Services, FCC Environment, and Plymouth City Council.

The European Commission has awarded €282.6 million of funding to 225 new environmental projects as part of its LIFE+ programme.

From June 2014, householders will be able to claim back more money for energy-efficiency improvements under the Green Deal.

The Welsh Government calls for evidence on the disposal of ‘higher-activity’ radioactive waste in Wales as part of a policy review.