The Environment Agency (EA) issued a warning on August 21, 2024, urging property and landowners to secure their premises as waste crime continues to surge. This growing issue, affecting both urban and rural areas, has seen organised criminal gangs targeting land to illegally dump waste, particularly impacting rural locations. This issue is also becoming a …

Defra has recently released updated guidance on the proper waste management of lead acid batteries that may contain persistent organic pollutants (POPs). This new regulation is particularly relevant to the waste disposal and skip hire industry, including services like skip hire Leeds, skip hire Wakefield, and companies like EFR Skips that offer comprehensive waste management …

Following discussions with its waste disposal partner, Suez, the council concluded that the investment required to upgrade the site would be too costly. This decision is part of cost-saving measures outlined in the 2024/25 budget, approved by the Full Council in March, which also included a review of operating days at all HWRCs in the …

The waste management industry is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by the adoption of smart technologies. These innovations are not only enhancing operational efficiency but also contributing to environmental sustainability. Here’s a look at some of the most promising smart waste management technologies shaping the future. Pneumatic Waste Pipes Urban areas are becoming increasingly dense, …

The latest Global Waste Management Outlook (GWMO) 2024 by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) provides a comprehensive analysis of global waste management practices and their economic, environmental, and societal impacts. The report emphasizes the urgent need for a paradigm shift towards sustainable waste management to mitigate rising costs and environmental degradation. Key Findings Waste …

Plans for a £250 million green hydrogen production facility in Hull have been sanctioned by the East Riding of Yorkshire Council. Meld Energy, the developer, is set to build the 100-megawatt plant at Saltend Chemicals Park. The facility will produce green hydrogen via electrolysis, a process that utilizes renewable electricity to split water into hydrogen …

Geneva/Bonn – The United Nations’ fourth Global E-waste Monitor (GEM) highlights that the generation of electronic waste worldwide is increasing at a rate five times faster than its documented recycling. In 2022, a staggering 62 million tonnes of e-waste were produced, an 82% increase since 2010. This figure is expected to grow by another 32%, …

Article by Aniqah Majid Enfinium, a prominent waste-to-energy company, has collaborated with Hitachi Zosen Inova (HZI) to introduce a pioneering carbon capture pilot plant in West Yorkshire, UK. This innovative plant, designed to be mobile and containerized, will be situated at the Ferrybridge 1 facility. It marks the UK’s first venture of this kind. The …

In the heart of West Yorkshire, the Ferrybridge Multifuel Plant stands as a beacon of modern waste management and sustainable energy production. The plant employs a remarkable process known as Refuse-Derived Fuel (RDF) to convert everyday waste into usable energy, showcasing a practical solution to the growing waste crisis while contributing to the region’s power …

A robotic drone is now being utilized to clean up the waterways in Leeds. Developed in the Netherlands, this advanced technology, known as the Waste Shark, is the first of its kind to be deployed in the UK, according to the Leeds Waterfront Group. The Waste Shark navigates through waterways, scooping up to 500kg of …