by dave | Jul 22, 2015 | Latest News
Wiser Recycling is working with six Norfolk councils to help residents reuse and recycle unwanted electrical items. The six councils have joined forces to secure funding that will help get thousands of unwanted electricals – from fridges and freezers to TVs and...
by dave | May 22, 2015 | Latest News
US and China are responsible for just under a third of the waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) generated worldwide, according to the Global E-Waste Monitor published last month. The United Nations University (UNU) report stated that 41.8 million tonnes of...
by dave | May 11, 2015 | Latest News
The Environment Agency confirmed last month that the UK has met its 2014 waste electrical and electronic (WEEE) target of collecting 490,000 tonnes. In 2014, 494,254 tonnes of WEEE were delivered to Approved Authorised Treatment Facilities (AATFs) including Wiser...
by dave | Apr 29, 2015 | Latest News
On 1st April 2015, the standard rate of landfill tax rose from £80.00 to £82.60 per tonne and the lower rate from £2.50 to £2.60 per tonne in line with inflation. On the same day, loss of ignition (LOI) testing came into force through the Landfill Tax (Qualifying...
by dave | Feb 13, 2015 | Latest News
The Environment Agency is writing to all waste collectors over the next few months to identify whether they meet the new separate collection legislation. Are you confident that you are compliant? From 1st January 2015, it is a requirement to collect waste paper,...
by dave | Jan 28, 2015 | Latest News
Wiser Recycling’s sister company, Wiser Environment, is currently recruiting experienced consultants to join their team as the business grows. You will have at least five years relevant and comprehensive experience, and be able to demonstrate competence in a...