Biffa, Thalia, and Viridor compete to fix and run the Sinfin Waste Plant, aiming for completion by Winter 2031. Three Companies Compete to Revive Sinfin Waste Plant Project Okay, so they’re trying to fix that Sinfin waste plant. Three companies are now in the running to do it. The councils picked Biffa, Thalia, and Viridor.…
East Devon ends its Suez contract in 2026 to manage waste and recycling services independently for better control. East Devon Council to Manage Bins After Suez Contract Ends East Devon will manage its own bins. The council ends its Suez contract in 2026, and will take over waste and recycling services. Suez’s contract ends in…
Benidorm battles beach litter. The council collected 400 tons of rubbish, striving to keep beaches safe and appealing for tourists. Benidorm’s Beach Clean Up: 400 Tons of Waste Removed from Beaches Tourists in Benidorm leave lots of trash on beaches. The local council works hard to keep the beaches clean, because they want the sands…
Cardiff allocates £1 million to tackle fly-tipping, focusing on inner-city areas, recycling education, and stricter enforcement. Cardiff Allocates £1 Million to Combat Persistent Fly-Tipping Issues Cardiff plans to spend to fix fly-tipping. They see it rising in the inner city. Council officials discussed this at a meeting that happened on February 25 when they talked…
New facility at Trumps Farm aims to improve recycling rates and reduce pressure on Surrey infrastructure by May 2025. Surrey Recycling Centre Proposed Near M3 to Ease Infrastructure Strain Surrey might get a new recycling center. They want to build it on farmland in Chertsey. The existing recycling system is under pressure. The council wants…
Glasgow allocates £6.5M to combat rat infestation and fly-tipping after resident complaints about waste and reduced services. Glasgow Faces Rat Crisis Council Spends Millions on Cleanup Efforts Glasgow will start a major cleanup in Ibrox. Funding will support 150 cleaning jobs. Fifty positions will manage litter in parks, while other teams will remove fly-tipped waste…
New rules mean households could be fined for overfilling neighbors’ bins as councils change collection schedules. UK Households Could Face £400 Fines Due to Bin Collection Changes Councils might change bin collection schedules. Motorists should avoid using neighbors’ bins; you could face a £400 fine. Councils are thinking about fewer bin pickups. Waste expert Mark…
Councils cut bin services amid overfill fears. “Bin stuffing” could lead to fines up to £400. Bin Collection Cuts Loom: Households Face £400 Fine for Overfilled Bins Many people will soon have fewer bin collections. Councils are cutting back to save money, and experts think some folks might overfill bins. People might even use a…
More than 1400 residents petition for the Swindon Road tip to reopen after its closure due to funding issues and council disputes. More than 1400 residents petition for the Swindon Road tip to reopen after its closure due to funding issues and council disputes. Cheltenham Residents Demand Reopening of Swindon Road Recycling Centre Cheltenham Residents…
Middlesbrough residents will receive new recycling bins, including two for food waste, by April 2026 to improve recycling rates. Middlesbrough to Simplify Recycling with New Food Waste Bins in 2026 Middlesbrough homes get new recycling bins, including two food waste bins by April 2026. The government’s aim is simpler, better recycling, with a plan for…