UK Power Networks recognised for diverting 99.4% of recoverable waste from landfill

UK Power Networks (UKPN) has earned platinum certification after successfully diverting 99.4% of its recoverable waste away from landfill. The post UK Power Networks recognised for diverting 99.4% of recoverable waste from landfill appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Government scraps landfill tax reforms

The government has abandoned plans to converge the two rates of landfill tax after an industry backlash.

FMB calls for scrapping of the landfill tax exemption

The Federation of Master Builders have stated that the proposal for the landfill exemption tax removal must be reconsidered for SME's. The post FMB calls for scrapping of the landfill tax exemption appeared first on Planning, Building & Construction Today.

Landfill tax changes would make projects unviable without boosting recycling, warns NFB

Concern grows over impact of changes designed to boost circular economy

Tilia Homes to start work on brownfield site in Northampton

Construction will transform 30-acre landfill site

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