Want to know what went on in the Energy from Waste sector this week? Find out through our weekly news bulletin!

A lot has been going on with the UK’s planned Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) this week

At the start of the week, Welsh first minister and cabinet secretary for climate change and rural affairs Huw Irranca-Davies MS announced Wales’ exit from the joint UK DRS process. According to the first minister, issues “caused by the United Kingdom Internal Market Act 2020” that excludes glass from the scheme were the reason for leaving the joint plans. In reaction to Wales exiting the scheme, The Recycling Association (TRA) and LARAC have both called for the Government to reconsider plans, which the TRA described as a “disaster from start to finish”.

Want to hear from the Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM)’s first Early Careers president?

In September, CIWM announced senior consultant Charlotte Davies as their first Early Careers President. We spoke to Charlotte about her role as a senior consultant at Beyondly, plans for her presidency, and the future of waste. Find the interview here.

Cory furthers plans to modernise Barking Wharf with a new contract

Recycling and waste management company Cory has awarded a £34 million contract to civil contractor ISC to build a Waste Transfer Station (WTS) on their site in Barking Wharf. As well as providing additional capacity for handling and transporting waste heading to the Riverside 2 facility, the project will bring around £50 million of investment into the area.

Super early bird tickets for the Energy from Waste Conference 2025 are available now!

After the success of last year’s conference, the EfW conference returns to London on 5-6 March. Hear from the leading experts within the energy from waste industry and network with new (and old) colleagues.