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‘Worthless’ Recycling Causes £1 Million Headache for North Somerset Council Tuesday, November 11, 2025 recycling waste council budget finance plastic costs northsomerset recyclingmarket cuts North Somerset Council is grappling with a £1 million overspend on waste recycling due to falling market prices and increasing disposal costs. Unlike black bin rubbish, recycling materials typically generate income for the … Read More
Market Fluctuations Create £1m Recycling Deficit for North Somerset Council Tuesday, November 11, 2025 recycling budget northsomerset waste plastics council costs haulage socialcare finance North Somerset Council faces a “deeply depressing” £1 million overspend in its waste recycling budget due to unstable recycling markets and rising costs. While councils typically generate income by selling … Read More
Maps Reveal How Many Bin Collections Your Local Council Misses Daily Thursday, October 23, 2025 bins waste councils collections uk missed barnsley yorkshire localgovernment rubbish In 2024, UK councils missed over 2.5 million bin collections nationwide, averaging more than 10,000 missed pickups every working day. Local authorities have cited causes such as strikes, safety regulations, and even ‘warm and … Read More
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Westbury Whiff Draws Unacceptable Number of Odour Complaints Saturday, September 27, 2025 westbury odour environment agency northacre waste hills complaints mitigation renewable This summer, an unacceptable number of odour complaints were filed concerning the Westbury Whiff, emanating from the Northacre Resource Recovery Centre, according to the Environment Agency. The facility, operated by Hills … Read More