DCLG is to push ahead with legislation that bans councils in England from charging residents for using household waste recycling centres, despite local government opposition.

DS Smith has launched its ‘The Power of Less’ report to highlight packaging’s potential in a circular economy.

The Director of the Dorset Waste Partnership, Steve Burdis, has been temporarily suspended from his role as the partnership reviews how the body overspent on its budget by £2.8 million last year.

The Circular Economy Task Force is calling on the UK government to establish a national resources council to respond to resource supply threats.

A round-up of news from the waste and resources sector, including SEPA reuse workshops, Rexam can certification, and Remondis appointments.

Corrugated packaging recycler DS Smith has announced its intentions to acquire rival Duropack.

WRAP Cymru’s ARID programme has helped create new jobs in Wales, as well as a more efficient reprocessing and collection infrastructure, say the organisation.

The majority of the 300-strong workforce at newsprint manufacturer Aylesford Newsprint Limited has been made redundant, following news that the company has entered administration.

CIWM and Ricardo-AEA have launched a new tool to help local authorities identify savings and efficiencies in their waste collections.

Central government has released new guidance on assessing B2C and B2B electricals, following amendments to the UK’s transposition of the recast WEEE Directive.