The regulator has called for vigilance amongst landlords as criminals are renting properties in order to dispose of illegal waste.

The world’s two largest economies transitioning to circular economy practices could accelerate the adoption of these practices on a global scale.

Harmful emissions from incinerators are going unreported and pose significant public health problems, according to new research from the UK Without Incineration Network, an anti-incineration campaign group.

A pedestrian has been pronounced dead following a collision with a Veolia bin lorry in Croydon, South London, last Wednesday (11 July).

Derbyshire-based metal and waste management company Ward is set to transport its first load of HMS 1 and 2 from its dedicated deep sea port at Immingham, North East Lincolnshire, to Turkey.

The council says the 13 new vehicles will boost efficiency amid drives to increase the area’s waste and recycling productivity.

As part of a new strategy on waste designed to meet higher EU targets, the city of Madrid is planning to introduce separate collection of organic waste and completely eliminate incineration.

Information packs and reusable bags will be provided to local residents in an effort to tackle low recycling rates from flats and communal accommodation.

The UK Government should set a municipal recycling target of 65 per cent and establish separate food waste collection for households and businesses by 2025 to provide a low-carbon future for the UK, according to the National Infrastructure Assessment.

The coffee chain will introduce a five pence paper cup charge across all 950 UK stores later this month to encourage the use of reusable cups.