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The Great Recycling Reshuffle: Can Britain’s Sorting Plants Survive?
Your recycling bin is about to change, and so is the sorting plant it ends up in. A new CIWM report asks whether UK MRFs can survive deposit returns, packaging reform and carbon pricing, and why a tiny drinks can matters so much.
The Biggest Waste Management Companies in the UK (2026)
Which are the biggest waste management companies in the UK, and which should you consider for your business? Compare 20 major operators, including Veolia, Biffa, SUEZ, FCC Environment and Reconomy, with practical guidance on services, company size, specialist waste and choosing a suitable contractor.
16 Recycling System and MRF Equipment Suppliers Serving the United States
Recycling facilities depend on increasingly sophisticated equipment to separate valuable materials from mixed waste streams. Conveyors, screens, optical sorters, magnets, air separators, balers, artificial-intelligence systems and process controls may all form part of a modern material recovery facility. This updated directory introduces companies that supply recycling systems, machinery and related services in the United States. […]
Wet vs. Dry Anaerobic Digestion for Municipal Solid Waste
Waste managers know the hard part is rarely deciding whether to use anaerobic digestion. The real decision is choosing a process that matches your municipal solid waste stream, available water, site footprint, and end market for biogas and digestate. Wet Digestion vs. Solid State AD (SSAD) comes down to solids content and material handling. That […]
Hydrogen Forklifts: Benefits, Costs and Use in Waste Facilities
Hydrogen forklifts are electric lift trucks that generate electricity using an onboard hydrogen fuel cell. They can be refuelled in minutes and maintain consistent power during a shift, making them potentially attractive to large warehouses, distribution centres, material recovery facilities and other sites operating intensive forklift fleets. However, hydrogen is not automatically the cleanest or […]
List of Municipal MRFs in the UK: England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland
This page is an updated working list of municipal Materials Recovery Facilities (MRFs) in the United Kingdom. It has been rebuilt from our original 2013-era list, current MRF reporting sources, regulator guidance, operator information and sector reports. The original post was useful for its time, but it mixed true municipal dry recyclables MRFs with transfer […]
What Is Allerton Waste Recovery Park?
Allerton Waste Recovery Park: A Working Example of Integrated Waste Treatment in North Yorkshire Allerton Waste Recovery Park is one of the UK’s best-known examples of an integrated waste management facility. Located at Allerton Park Quarry, near Knaresborough, it treats residual waste from North Yorkshire and the City of York and combines mechanical treatment, anaerobic […]
How Metal Detectors Work in the Recycling Industry: Tireless Metal Contamination Detection & Removal
Metal detectors in the recycling industry use electromagnetic fields to detect and remove all metal contaminants, improving efficiency and equipment protection. By strategically placing detectors, contamination is minimized and ROI is maximized. Enhanced with AI, they reduce false positives while boosting accuracy, saving the industry significant losses…
Reverse Vending Machines: How They Work, Benefits & Examples
Reverse vending machines offer a convenient solution for recycling beverage containers like plastic bottles and aluminum cans. By rewarding users with incentives, they boost recycling rates and support sustainability. Learn how RVMs work and their impact on waste reduction and the promotion of a circular economy…
Recycle Gypsum Board with the Drycake Twister: Sustainable Solutions for Waste
Discover efficient gypsum board recycling solutions with the Drycake Twister. Transform construction waste into reusable materials whilst promoting sustainable building practices in the UK.
Can I Put Small Electrical Items In The Recycle Bin Safely?
Many people ask, “Can I Put Small Electrical Items In The Recycle Bin Safely?” It’s an important question. Small electrical items include gadgets with plugs or batteries. Examples are mobile phones and garden power-tools. Proper disposal is key for two reasons: it protects the environment and ensures safety. Recycling stops harmful waste from polluting our […]
Efficient Waste Picking Line Systems For Recycling Operations
Recycling helps the planet. But, sorting waste can be hard work. Efficient Waste Picking Line Systems make it easier. They help sort recyclable waste fast and safely. One fact to know is that the manufacturers: RPM and WRT offer custom-made stations for this job. 3 Waste picking line systems increase sorting speed and are redesigned […]
