The Welsh Government and Defra have launched a consultation on proposals to ‘enhance’ waste crime enforcement powers in England and Wales.

The Welsh Government has released its finalised fly-tipping strategy, outlining the steps it will take to tackle illegal dumping of waste.

WRAP Cymru’s ARID programme has helped create new jobs in Wales, as well as a more efficient reprocessing and collection infrastructure, say the organisation.

The Waste & Resources Action Programme has released new materials to encourage partnership working on reuse.

The majority of the 300-strong workforce at newsprint manufacturer Aylesford Newsprint Limited has been made redundant, following news that the company has entered administration.

CIWM and Ricardo-AEA have launched a new tool to help local authorities identify savings and efficiencies in their waste collections.

Scottish Borders Council has announced it is terminating its 24-year waste treatment contract with New Earth Solutions, following policy changes and development issues.

A round-up of waste and recycling news, including Northamptonshire County Council, Amey, Axion Polymers and O2.

Police are calling for witnesses to a vehicle collision that happened in Essex on Wednesday, which resulted in the death of a Thurrock Council refuse worker.

Summer recycling rates in Wales hit record highs of 58 per cent in 2014, according to figures released by the Welsh Government today (19 February).