UK hits landfill target, but dumps plan to tighten waste rules

James S Murray
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Coalition quietly ditches proposed ban on sending recyclable waste to landfill

The government announced yesterday that the UK has met its EU target for 2010 requiring the diversion of biodegradable municipal waste away from landfill and is on track to meet future targets for 2013...

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