New £775,000 fund aims to boost e-waste recycling

James Phillips
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Local authorities urged to partner with waste disposal companies to bid for up to £100,000 towards electrical waste schemes

More than a quarter of a million pounds has been set aside to support local authorities wanting to improve the re-use and recycling rate of unwanted electrical items. The Department for Business, Innovation...

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