A businessman in Harrogate has set up a new waste collection business in reaction to the council’s fortnightly waste collections.

A round-up of news from the waste and recycling sector, including SITA UK, Envirosol, Tamar Energy, and Premier Sustain.

Energy Secretary Edward Davey MP and London MEP Baroness Sarah Ludford visit the UK’s ‘first’ plastic film recycling plant.

The Aldersgate Group has outlined a ‘sustainable’ growth plan for the UK economy, which it is calling on government to implement.

Thousands of tonnes of plastics are still burning at the Scunthorpe site of Thompson Waste, two days after the fire started.

Port Clarence Energy Ltd is seeking permission from Stockton Borough Council to build and operate a 45MW biomass plant in Teesside.

Truck dismantling company McGeough Trucks and Spares Ltd fined £550 and given a £7,500 confiscation order for waste offences.

The board of container manufacturer Straight plc agrees to the terms of an £10.7 million takeover offer from One51 plc.

Waste management firm Viridor awarded a 10-year contract to upgrade and operate a material recovery facility in Plymouth.

A round-up of this week's recycling and waste news, including B&M Waste Services, FCC Environment, and Plymouth City Council.