Waste management21 hrs agoFoul smell 'an annoyance' but not a health risk"Eggy" gas poses minimal long-term health risk but can cause flu-like symptoms, say experts.21 hrs ago2 days agoThree-month wait for new bins 'not good enough'The three-month period is a maximum wait rather than the standard, a Coventry councillor says.2 days ago2 days agoDIY-ers could face extra charges at county's tipsGloucestershire County Council said charges would be in place for larger excess quantities of waste.2 days ago2 days agoWaste site behind town's 'whiff' shuts for repairsA mechanical failure is due to take two weeks to fix, the waste management firm says.2 days ago2 days agoVillagers cut down 'neglected' council land grassResidents in Lepton, Kirklees, take matters into their own hands ahead of an annual competition.2 days ago2 days agoA mountain of rubbish in Indonesia has been on fire for more than a weekEnvironmental activists say the blaze is a symptom of the country's growing waste crisis.2 days ago7 days agoRefuse timetable changes amid 30k missed collections Somerset Council has apologised to households affected by "weeks of collection challenges".7 days ago7 days agoCouncil leader 'disappointed' by bin strike threatHe says a demand for a 20% pay rise is unreasonable, and plans are in place to cope with any strike.7 days ago1 Jul 2026Battery disposal warning after bin lorry fireThe fire was caused by a lithium battery incorrectly disposed in household waste, the council says.1 Jul 2026...
