General News Archives - Wood Recyclers Association

Environment Agency extends RPS 361 to March 2027

Jul 8, 2026

Following constructive discussions with the WRA, the Environment Agency has extended Regulatory Position Statement (RPS) 361 to 31 March 2027. The RPS allows operators to apply to temporarily exceed their permitted storage levels for waste wood, subject to certain...

Wood Recyclers’ Association marks 25th Anniversary

Jul 3, 2026

The Wood Recyclers’ Association (WRA) marked 25 years of serving the waste wood industry at a landmark anniversary Conference, Awards and evening Celebration at the Forest of Arden Hotel and Country Club near Birmingham yesterday (July 2).

WRA announces 25th Anniversary Award Winners

Jul 3, 2026

The Wood Recyclers’ Association (WRA) has revealed the winners of its 25th Anniversary Awards, celebrating excellence, innovation and leadership across the UK’s wood recycling sector.

UK waste wood sector proved resilient in 2025 amid market pressure

Jun 25, 2026

The UK’s waste wood sector continued to process over four million tonnes of waste wood in 2025 despite challenging market conditions.

Shortlist announced for WRA’s 25th Anniversary Awards

Jun 17, 2026

We are delighted to announce the shortlist for our 25th Anniversary Celebration Awards!

Magician Ben Hanlin to host WRA’s 25th Anniversary Conference and Awards

May 20, 2026

We are excited to announce that award-winning magician, speaker and presenter Ben Hanlin will be hosting our 25th Anniversary Conference and Awards on July 2! Voted ‘Speaker of the Year’ at the Speaker Awards, Ben impressed the WRA team as presenter of the...