Record amount of waste wood processed in 2022
The upward trend in the amount of waste wood processed in the UK has continued with another record volume processed in 2022.
Toolkit launched to help wood recyclers prepare for withdrawal of RPS 250
A toolkit to help wood recyclers prepare for the withdrawal of RPS 250 (Hazardous waste wood from demolition and refurbishment activities) in September has been launched today (June 19) by the Wood Recyclers’ Association.
Minister ‘open to increasing wood packaging targets’
Resources and waste minister Rebecca Pow has said that she is open to increasing packaging recycling targets for waste wood following a call led by the Wood Recyclers’ Association (WRA).
Have you registered yet for our summer meeting?
There is less than a month to go until our summer members’ meeting, which will take place on Wednesday, June 14th at the Hilton Hotel in Bournemouth.
Technical adviser joins WRA team
The Wood Recyclers’ Association has appointed James Verlaque as Technical Adviser to support the WRA’s technical work
WRA calls for higher packaging recycling targets for wood
The Wood Recyclers’ Association (WRA) is calling for higher packaging recycling targets for waste wood after the latest PRN data showed how easily the targets were met in 2022 compared to other materials.
WRA welcomes proposed support for power BECCs and calls for urgent re-think over eligibility criteria
The Wood Recyclers’ Association has today welcomed confirmation of the Government’s support for bioenergy with carbon capture and storage (power BECCS) in its ‘Powering Up Britain’ energy security plan
WRA welcomes plans to withdraw RPS 250
Following five years of work to clarify which waste wood items are potentially hazardous, the WRA has welcomed plans by the Environment Agency to withdraw RPS 250 on September 1st.
Government ‘recognises important contribution’ of waste wood biomass
The Government recognises the important contribution that the waste wood biomass sector contributes to energy security and net zero goals, according to energy minister Graham Stuart.
Julia Turner recognised in Women in Trade Associations Powerlist
Julia Turner, Executive Director of the Wood Recyclers’ Association, has been named on the first ever powerlist to celebrate inspirational women in trade associations. Launched today (March 8) by the Trade Association Forum (TAF) to coincide with International Women’s...




















