waste
No prosecutions for fly‑tipping in Bridgend for almost a decade
Residents say they have “given up” reporting rubbish dumping, as figures reveal Bridgend County Borough Council has not prosecuted a…
Bridgend council mulls bringing waste services back in-house
The Cabinet of Bridgend County Borough Council has agreed to explore options for bringing waste and recycling services in-house, or…
Swansea’s Las Iguana’s restaurant fined for using a shopping trolley to store waste at rear of property
A popular city centre restaurant in Swansea has been fined for failing to dispose of its commercial waste properly. Bosses…
Welsh environment body issues warning over illegal waste collectors
Natural Resources Wales (NRW) is asking the public to be aware of individuals and businesses advertising illegal waste collection services…
New rule makes manufacturers responsible for waste created by their products
Wales - ranked third in the world for domestic recycling - has joined forces with other UK nations to introduce…
Biffa fined £1.5 million for ‘reckless’ recycled materials export breach
A familiar name on the country’s bin collections has been fined £1.5 million for breaking export law, in what the…
Council asks residents views on big changes to recycling in Carmarthenshire
Carmarthenshire County Council is launching a six-week engagement exercise to gather views on proposals for the future of household recycling…
Police ‘Day of Action’ targets drug use, antisocial behaviour and traffic offences in Carmarthenshire
Five drugs warrants, more than 160 cars stopped, and 140 homes visited over the course of a day in Carmarthenshire.…
City council collects 12 TONNES of litter over the Bank Holiday
Litter louts are being urged to stop disfiguring Swansea's beaches, parks and neighbourhoods with litter. Swansea Council says that despite…
Mini machines clean up Swansea city centre
Swansea city centre is set for cleaner streets following the launch of new innovative cleaning vehicles. Swansea Council has strengthened…
Swansea residents recycling more during the pandemic
City residents have been increasing the amount of recycling they do during the pandemic and are on course to hit…