ELV TRAINING

Every year, millions of tyres reach the end of their life in the UK and, on the surface, the system appears to function effectively. Collection rates are high, landfill has been eliminated, and the infrastructure in place suggests a mature approach to waste management. However, a closer look reveals a different reality. The UK is not failing to process tyres—it is failing to capture their value. End-of-life tyres are not simply a waste stream to be disposed of or burned for e

The UK may have left the EU, but the ELV sector remains shaped by developments in Europe, and those developments are accelerating. For Authorised Treatment Facilities (ATFs), the question is not whether change will have an impact, but how significant that impact will be and whether businesses are prepared to adapt. The UK continues to operate under the retained ELV framework. Operationally, little has shifted since Brexit, but that looks set to change. The EU Is Raising the

Lithium-ion batteries are now everywhere — from vapes, mobile phones, cordless tools, to hybrid and fully electric vehicles. A recent city-centre fire in Glasgow, reportedly originating in a vape shop, highlights a growing risk that extends far beyond retail environments. For Authorised Treatment Facilities (ATFs), the incident serves as a stark reminder that the same chemistry powering electric vehicles can also drive destructive thermal runaway events if not properly manage