SEPA has launched an appeal for information following the discovery of two “large” illegal waste deposits in Ayrshire.

The UK Textile Pact has renewed its call for a mandatory Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) scheme for textiles.

An illegal waste dump described as the UK’s “worst” near Wigan has revealed to be partially on land owned by the King’s private estate.

An early-morning fire broke out at Viridor’s Linwood Transfer Station, prompting an emergency response from the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service.

GMCA has submitted a planning application for a waste and recycling facility in Bolton to replace its existing Materials Recovery Facility.

The North East Scotland Shared Energy from Waste facility is set to reopen following its second shutdown in six months.

The UK’s Deposit Return Scheme will operate under the name Exchange for Change, the UK Deposit Management Organisation has announced.

Emma Bourne has announced that she will be leaving her position as Director of Circular Economy at Defra, after three years in the team.

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A recycling firm has reported a theft from its premises in Staffordshire, after what it described as a “well-organised” break-in.

A Yorkshire waste operator has been handed a suspended sentence after acting as a company director across four businesses while bankrupt.

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