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Open day celebrates research collaboration

The Relight Project, of which Wiser Recycling is a consortium member, held an open day last month to celebrate their successful collaboration to help ensure sustainable recycling of lighting products. The international research project by six European consortium...

Forthcoming legislation on separate collections

From 1st January 2015, waste paper, metal, plastic and glass must be collected separately where ‘technically, environmentally and economically practicable’ and ‘appropriate to meet the necessary quality standards for the relevant recycling sectors’. The requirement...

Wiser Group launches new identity

As well as developing three new websites this summer, the Wiser Group has re-branded, launching our new identity to give the company a fresh new look and feel. The Wiser Group consists of Wiser Environment and Wiser Recycling and our re-brand sees the launch of...

Welcome to Wiser Recycling’s new website

Welcome to Wiser Recycling’s new website.  We wanted to bring our site up to date and make it easier for you to find the information you are looking for. Browse our new website and find out: How our Approved Authorised Treatment Facilities across the UK enable us to...

Open day to mark end of successful research collaboration

The Relight Project, of which Wiser Recycling is a consortium member, is holding an open day to mark the end of their successful collaboration to help ensure sustainable recycling of lighting products. The international research project by six European consortium...

Norfolk’s WEEE stays local with new HWRC contract

15th May 2014 With Norfolk Environmental Waste Services (NEWS) having taken over the management of 19 Norfolk County Council Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs) in Norfolk on 1st April, all household Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) is being...

BIS issues guidance on WEEE regulations

BIS issues guidance on WEEE regulations

10th April 2014 The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) published a guidance note last month to help organisations and individuals to comply with the WEEE Regulations 2013 which came into effect on 1st January 2014. The guidance covers businesses,...

Wiser takes on apprentice

22nd January 2014 Wiser Recycling has taken on an apprentice through the Government backed National Apprenticeship Service which is designed to increase apprenticeship opportunities in the UK. The apprentice, Jake John, is based at Wiser Recycling’s new Approved...

New WEEE Regulations from 1st January 2014

20th December 2013 The new Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Regulations 2013 came into force in the UK on 1st January 2014. The regulations incorporate a number of changes following the recast EU WEEE Directive and to address producer concerns that the...