A County Durham farmer has been fined £1,600 for operating a waste treatment facility without a legal permit.

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

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

Environment Agency launches consultation into its proposed plans to charge £2,240 to conduct material recovery facility inspections.

Wales consults on new recycling guidance to help councils and businesses understand the legal requirements for separate waste collection.

WRAP has released its ‘Waste Regulations Route Map’, which aims to provide clarity over the separate waste collections requirement.

EU politicians approve draft rules to reduce the use of plastic bags by at least 80 per cent by 2019.

Remarkable Recycling Solutions Ltd has had its operating licence revoked after running its vehicles in dangerous conditions.

New European recycling and landfill diversion targets are to be unveiled in the 'next few weeks', says Environment Commissioner.

British Metals Recycling Association calls for speedier allocation of scrap metal licences after survey finds two-fifths are yet to be issued.