Collect and Recycle

Reformed regime for scrap metal licensing takes effect

The full requirements of the Scrap Metal Dealers’ Act, as recently revised by the government, now apply to scrap traders, after the end of a temporary licensing period on December 1. The new regime brings significant changes to scrap metal recycling, Collect and Recycle (http://www.collectandrecycle.com) reports. The law covers England...

Waste prevention plan launched by Welsh government

Not content with delivering a superior recycling performance to England in recent times, Wales has also launched its waste prevention plan earlier than its neighbour, in what should be firmly positive news for UK recycling, Collect and Recycle (http://www.collectandrecycle.com) reports. The launch, which took place in Cardiff on December 3,...