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Significant Regulatory Shifts Affecting Wood Waste Management
Important Update: Changes in Wood Waste Regulations Effective September 1st, 2023 The Environment Agency (EA) has officially announced the discontinuation of Regulatory Position Statement (RPS) 250, effective September 1st, 2023.…
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Policy
At Gilston Waste Management, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace environment. We believe that diversity in all its forms brings about a rich and vibrant workforce,…
Two-thirds of England councils say EA POPs rules will increase costs
A survey of Larac members revealed two-thirds of English local authorities expect costs to rise as POPs will be banned from landfill by 31 December. In order to comply, councils that…
Wood shortage causing ‘record high prices’, Geminor says
Geminor warned last week (29 September) that a shortage of waste wood and the cost of energy are leading to “record high” prices across Europe. The Norwegian waste management company…
CHURCHTOWN GIRLS SIDE BOOSTED BY COMMUNITY SPONSOR
The Churchtown Athletic Under 10s are kickstarting the season buoyed by a new kit sponsor. UK wide waste management firm “Gilston Waste Management”, who are based in Southport, have sponsored…
Scottish regulator consults on healthcare waste
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (Sepa) is consulting on the storage and treatment of healthcare waste. The consultation is linked to new guidance designed to help operators understand and meet their…
No place for recycling and reuse in IPCC report
Presenting a stark picture on the threats of global warming, the latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report barely acknowledges the role of the recycling and re-use of materials…
Hants skip firm invests in new plant
Waste management firm Ace Liftaway is to add trommel fines recycling to its waste recycling and processing facility in Hampshire. At its Yokesford Hill site, Ace Liftaway recycles up to…
Tonnes of COVID-19 health care waste expose urgent need to improve waste management systems
Tens of thousands of tonnes of extra medical waste from the response to the COVID-19 pandemic has put tremendous strain on health care waste management systems around the world, threatening…
Waste-handling firms face tougher background checks in crackdown on crime
Waste management Firms that handle waste face more rigorous background checks under government plans to tackle fly-tipping, illegal waste exports and other environmentally damaging crimes. Illegal dumping by organised crime…