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I don’t like Mondays: Minimising service disruptions during bank holidays
18 Mar 2011
Everybody loves a bank holiday but for waste and recycling services they can sometimes prove to be a real headache! In January 2011 councils were asked by Local Government Minister, Bob Neill, to consider how they might improve operations in time for the Easter and Spring Bank Holidays. To help councils to review their options, WIN has brought together some top advice and innovative solutions direct from local authorities and supporting organisations. Read our latest WIN FOCUS to get all the details.
Useful Links
Support and Funding - WRAP
Defra- Environmental Quality
Love Food Hate Waste website
Local Authority Recycling Advisory Committee
letsrecycle.com
EU Waste Legislation
The Waste Framework Directive- Updated 2010
The Landfill Directive- Updated March 2010
WRAP- Guidance and Research for Local Authorities
Environment Agency
DEFRA- Department for Food and Rural Affairs
WRAP- Material Change for a Better Environment
WIN- Waste Improvement Network
ENCams - Runs The Keep Britain Tidy Campaign
- Council trade waste collections now VAT exempt
- Defra March Update
- Sustainable Clothing Action Plan (SCAP) consultation
- Street parties: how will you manage the extra party waste? Your guide to organising a street party or fete
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