September 2005
Massive Growth in Waste Predicted
The European Environmental Agency is predicting a massive increase in solid waste streams by 2020. Cardboard and paper is likely to increase by 60% and packaging waste by 50%. Municipal refuse, waste oil and tyres are projected to increase by 25%.

September 2005
Ferrous
The short term outlook is not good, market prices are predicted to drop by as much as £15.00 to £20.00 as we approach the winter. Prices in Liverpool dropped by £5.00 per tonne this week.

September 2005
Non-Ferrous
The non-ferrous market is looking good at the moment with copper prices rising to new levels. Traders are optimistic of increased prices and activity levels over the next month or so before the ‘Christmas lull’.

September 2005
Landfill Tax Rise
Landfill tax was increased by £3.00 per tonne in April 2005, and rates are set to rise annually by at least this amount, with the final target around £35.00 per tonne. The implications are wide-ranging and dramatic.

September 2005
Businesses Need to Keep on top of Hazardous Waste Regulations
It is very important for businesses to keep up to date with their obligations under the Hazardous Waste Regulations in the lead up to the next key stage following implementation – the first set of quarterly returns.

Facilities that receive hazardous waste (ie landfill sites) must return these documents for the period 16 July – 30 September to the Environment Agency (EA) by 31 October. The returns indicate the quantity and nature of hazardous waste received from particular sources, and will play a part in the development of the EA’s inspection programme for producer premises.

September 2005
UK - Still Poor at Recycling
We in the UK still lag well behind the rest of Europe in the percentage of waste materials segregated for re-use. One current estimate is that we recycle only about 11% of our domestic waste, whereas some countries are achieving 30 to 40%... or even better.