The Latest Breaking News on Recycling

Global Recycling Day was recognised by the United Nations in 2018.

Labour's Colin Smyth there are a number of concerns from small businesses that "need to be addressed"

SEVEN out of 10 Scots support the introduction of deposit return on drink bottles and cans in Scotland, a new poll has found.

While the industry has been critical, 86% of people surveyed said they would use the scheme either some or all of the time

The DUP Group has written to the Chief Executive of Belfast City Council calling for a new waste management strategy due to repeated missed collections

The harsh realities of managing the waste we produce are in the news: councils shunning new glass bins, more plastic being produced per person in the world and Sydney bins overflowing. And the growth in apartment living in Australia threatens to add to these problems. Apartments worldwide have lower recycling…

“I am deeply disappointed that all the other parties are forcing through a policy that I believe will have a major impact on many of our families living in our city that we are here to support."

Emergency services rushed to the Friarton Road site following a huge blast and raging blaze around 12.45am on Tuesday.

Councillors received 215 representations from local residents about the planned move by Hamilton Waste and Recycling but were told the site had already been home to other waste firms for more than 20 years

Fewer than 700 drinks producers registered for the Scottish Government's flagship recycling scheme by the March 1 deadline despite officials expecting 4,500 sign-ups.

Other Cardiff Council budget proposals include closing recycling centres for one day of the week