Day: 10 November 2010

Defra 2010 report on waste statistics

The Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs published an interim report today (November 10) on its findings for commercial and industrial (C&I) waste.

£10,000 reward for copper thieves

Central Networks has put up a reward for information on copper thieves in Gloucestershire after seven attacks in the last two months.

Lights out for London

The London Assembly's Environment Committee are launching an investigation into the reasons lights are left on in workplaces overnight in London.

EPA takes steps to reduce water pollution

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking action to reduce water pollution from coal-fired power plants.

A fairer regime for enforcement

New civil powers have been given to environmental enforcement agencies that will offer an alternative to criminal prosecutions. Karen Jones and Rosalind Prue outline the changes

Weighing in with intelligent thinking

On-board weighing equipment is evolving into a powerful management tool as operators utilise the data to enhance their business. Dean Stiles reports

Getting the best out of your refuse truck

Whole life cost considerations when purchasing refuse vehicles are essential, but many local authority fleet operators are missing a trick, says Norman Thoday

Mercedes loads up for Stockport recycling drive

Mercedes have supplied six hookloaders and skiploaders to a Stockport-based recycling firm to collect and transport waste from domestic and commercial premises

Making remediation as safe as houses

VHE is nearing completion on a regeneration project for Cardiff City Council involving remediation work on 46 domestic properties, as Steve Stiff explains

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