Recycling collections suspended in 'extreme heat'

A city council has suspended recycling collections because of safety concerns about "ongoing extreme heat". Colchester City Council made the decision with temperatures expected to hit 31C (88F) on Tuesday. Dry recycling, such as paper, plastic, …

Bracknell looks to raise glass recycling rates with kerbside service

'Please return me.' Reusable cups are replacing recycling at concerts

SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY JWR UPDATE. IT'S FREE. Just click here. COLUMBIA, Md. — Michael Martin likes to tell people he sells "ugly cups." The hope is no one will like them enough to want to keep them. Martin, who runs a reusable serveware …

What you need to know about new rules and fines for Regina's blue recycling bins, starting July 1

Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News With the new regulations coming into effect this week, the city says it's deploying AI technology to keep an eye on compliance. Published Jun 30, 2025  •  Last updated 13 minutes ago  •  3 minute read Kelly Goyer, …

Ghana could reap $4m from solar waste: New study highlights urgent need for recycling

A groundbreaking study published in the International Journal of Green Energy reveals that Ghana stands to recover as much as $4 million from solar photovoltaic (PV) waste through the implementation of proactive recycling and materials recovery strategies. …

Glass bin collections changing

Purple glass bin collections across the Hindmarsh Shire will change to 12-weekly from the current 8-weekly schedule later this year. Council voted to modify the collection schedule at its meeting on Wednesday 18th June with an aim to optimise the …

Improved Scranton recycling collection begins next week

Scranton residents may begin combining cardboard and paper recycling for pickup in the same container starting next week, a change stemming from the city’s recently approved recycling processing contract with Waste Management. Starting the week of July 7 …

McAllen SHINES, McAllen Recycling, Keep McAllen Beautiful Launch “Green Wednesdays” with Free Family Workshops

The City of McAllen invites families to join a fun and educational new initiative: McAllen Green Wednesdays, a free series of interactive environmental workshops hosted by McAllen SHINES, Keep McAllen Beautiful and the McAllen Recycling Center. The events …

Recycling collections suspended in Colchester due to the 'extreme heat'

Due to the ongoing extreme heat and an amber weather warning issued by the Met Office, the council decided to suspend the collection of dry recycling, including paper, plastic, cans and glass.  We're now on WhatsApp! Join our new channel here to get …

Anger from glass industry as Defra confirms 2025 EPR fees for packaging producers

Image: British Glass The EPR scheme seeks to make those who put packaging on the market responsible for its entire lifecycle, ensuring that product design incorporates considerations for disposal and recycling. The base fees apply to obligated packaging …