Keenan Recycling reiterates warning ahead of to changes to waste segregation in Wales
The managing director of Keenan Recycling has reiterated that businesses need to prepare ahead of new legislation on 6 April next year in Wales.
From this date, it will be unlawful for businesses, charities, and public sector entities not to segregate their waste, including food waste exceeding 5kg.
Grant Keenan, expressed apprehension over the simultaneous introduction of analogous legislative amendments by the UK Government. These changes differ primarily in terms of timelines and the scope of entities they impact.
He said: “One of the challenges of a devolved government is confusion of similar policies between the Senedd and Parliament.
“In England, the new legislation comes into effect in 2025, one year after Wales, while those employing less than 10 are exempt whereas it is mandatory for all Welsh companies regardless of size.
“We have already spoken to organisations in Wales who were planning to follow some or all aspects of the new rules governing England. Those firms would have risked fines and other consequences.”
Levenseat has new distribution partner
Levenseat has announced its new distribution partner is Midland Rock, a construction supplier based in Leicestershire.
Sarah Lakin, Levenseat’s business development manager, said: “When looking for a distributor in the Midlands it was important Levenseat found synergy with a company that had a similar ethos in regards to Environment, customer service and transparency with clients. We found that Midland Rock demonstrated all this and more and we are delighted that we can grow this geographical area of the IBAA market together for the betterment of the construction industry. The Meldgaard processing system is amongst the best in the world and the cleanliness and performance of the ensuing IBAA is unrivalled in the UK”
“We are looking forward to working with Midland Rock to help the construction industry realise the potential of this material and increase the utilisation of IBAA.”
Caerphilly re-use shop diverts 116 tonnes of items from waste stream in a year
Caerphilly council has announced that its Penallta Reuse Shop has diverted 115,605kgs (116 tonnes) of items from the waste stream.
In October 2022, the Penallta Reuse Shop was launched in collaboration with the South Wales-based charity, Wastesavers Charitable Trust Ltd. This innovative initiative offers a second lease of life to items that were originally destined for disposal at the Household Recycling Centre, allowing them to be repurposed and made available for sale at exceptionally affordable prices.
Councillor Chris Morgan, cabinet member for waste, leisure & green spaces said: “We opened Penallta Reuse Shop in October 2022, in partnership with Wastesavers, as the next step in our journey to becoming a carbon neutral authority, but also because of the social and economic benefits that reuse has on a community.
“Those benefits have been clearly demonstrated by Penallta Reuse Shop this year, and we can’t wait to see what they are able to achieve in future years.
“I would like to thank all of those involved in this project, from the residents donating their pre-loved items, shoppers, our dedicated waste team and the committed volunteers – you have all played a part in hitting this fantastic milestone.”
Merseyside waste organisations receive donations from Kirkby Neighbourhood fund
£55,000 from the Kirkby Neighbourhood Community Fund has been distributed among eleven deserving local groups and organisations.
The fund, a part of the collaboration with Merseyside Energy Recovery Limited (MERL) and Suez recycling and recovery UK, operates the Rail Transfer Loading Station in Knowsley, handling household residual waste from Merseyside and Halton.
This year, the Fund’s allocation supported various community, health, wellbeing, and environmental projects:
- The CELLS Project received £9,000 to protect vulnerable children and young people from crime and exploitation through their ‘Family Matters’ program.
- Bridge-It Community Wellbeing received £5,000 to resume their mental health services following the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Centre 63 was granted £2,000 to promote healthy living and informed choices among children and young people through their ‘Every Mind Matters’ initiative.
- F.C. Kirkby Foxes secured £7,000 to enhance their football program with new kits, match day fees, and training facilities.
The Perspective Theatre Company obtained £5,000 to raise awareness of drug and alcohol abuse dangers through plays and workshops in schools and colleges. - The Eco Therapy Garden was awarded £9,000 to complete their Sensory Peace Garden project, bolstering their talking therapy services.
Sports Alive received £2,000 to provide exciting physical and creative activities for children, including out-of-school trips during school holidays. - Tower Hill ABC was granted £9,000 for their ‘Boxing Club to Community Hub’ project, featuring new kitchen facilities and a sauna.
- Knowsley Food Bank received £3,000 to expand their ‘Food Club’ model, enhancing mobile food services with the necessary equipment.
- Valencia Morris Dancers received £2,000 to outfit their dance troupe of 75 members with matching uniforms and equipment.
- Delaware Allotments received £2,000 to upgrade their canteen with modern toilet and kitchen facilities for school visits and adult social care groups.
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