Caterpillar has launched its 56 tonne 836K landfill compactor, the latest update to the 836 series which has been a staple for landfill operators for almost 20 years.

U.S. biomass compacting systems specialist, Warren & Baerg has launched a new metering surge bin for the agricultural, biomass and waste industries.

Half of all local authorities are now offering kerbside collection for cartons, according to the latest figures from the Alliance for Beverage Cartons & the Environment (ACE) UK.

Dr Carlos Ludlow-Palafox explains why 'stick' of landfill tax can help drive new recycling technology, but the 'carrot' of profit is the real key to innovations to recycle more waste, including difficult to recycle materials…