Recycling4 hrs agoHeatwave blamed for fridge breakdown boomA peak in production stretched to six weeks, with up to 580,000 appliances passing through the site.4 hrs ago3 days agoThousands of items get new homes at recycling shopA shop giving household items a second life expands after more than 2,100 sales in its first year.3 days ago6 days agoThe £20m plant trying to keep plastic waste in the UKA new recycling facility for soft plastics is one of the biggest of its kind in the UK.6 days ago6 days agoOver 11,000 bin collections missed in five monthsAn "improvement plan" to increase bin collection reliability is under way, Bradford Council says.6 days ago7 days ago'Apocalyptic' fly-tip to stay until fix foundBuilder's rubble, garden waste, and kitchen appliances line a country road in Worcestershire.7 days ago15 Oct 2026Living with a stink? Technology might helpSmells from rubbish dumps and industrial facilities are being more carefully monitored.15 Oct 202614 Oct 2026Why children's hospices are paying to throw away your donationsAcorns says it spends about £100,000 a year dealing with donated items that cannot be sold.14 Oct 202614 Oct 2026Fortnightly bin rounds could start in city within monthsThe council wants to extend a scheme to replaced weekly rubbish collections with fortnightly ones.14 Oct 202614 Oct 2026Fortnightly bin rounds could start in city within monthsThe council wants to extend a scheme to replaced weekly rubbish collections with fortnightly ones.14 Oct 2026...
