DCCDCC Environmental provides a broad range of waste management  and recycling services to the industrial/commercial construction and public sectors in both Britain and Ireland. Through its 50% shareholding in William Tracey and its subsidiary Wastecycle, DCC has built a significant position in the British waste management and recycling industry.

British GlassOrganisation for glass manufacturers, glass supply and user companies, promoting the use and recycling of glass.

Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM)CIWM is the professional body which represents over 4,000 waste management professionals - predominantly in the UK, but also overseas. The CIWM sets the professional standards for individuals working in the waste management industry and has various grades of membership determined by education, qualification and experience.

Composting AssociationThe UK's national composting organisation, researching and promoting best practice in composting and the uses of composts.

Confederation of British Industry (CBI)Independent business organisation which aims to ensure that the Government, the European Commission and the wider community understand both the needs of British business and the contribution it makes to UK society.

Customs & ExciseResponsible for collecting taxes and duties, including waste related taxes such as the Landfill Tax, the Climate Change Levy and the Aggregates Levy.

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA)The Government department with prime responsibility for waste and resource management, as well as other forms of environmental protection.

European Environment AgencyThe European Environment Agency assists the European Community and Member States in their attempts to improve the environment and move towards sustainability by providing targeted, relevant and reliable information.

Health & Safety ExecutiveThe Health and Safety Executive provides the Health and Safety Commission (HSC) with the policy, technological and professional advice necessary to the HSC functions of administrating the Health and Safety at Work Act throughout the UK.

letsrecycle.comIndependent news and information site dedicated to the waste management and recycling sectors of industry, local government and the community sector.

PRN BrokersPRN's are the shorthand term for a new currency in recycling - Packaging Waste Recovery Notes.

Scottish Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA)The public body responsible for environmental protection in Scotland. SEPA regulates potential pollution of natural waters and the air and the storage, transportation and disposal of controlled waste and the keeping of radioactive materials.

Scottish ExecutiveThe Scottish Executive is the devolved government for Scotland. It is responsible for most of the issues of day-to-day concern to the people of Scotland, including the environment, local government and planning.

Scottish ParliamentThe Scottish Parliament, which is made up of the 129 Members of the Scottish Parliament, plays a similar role to the UK Parliament - makes laws, debates important topical issues, conducts inquiries and publishes reports.

Waste WatchWaste Watch is a national charity organisation, supported by members, business, local government and DEFRA, which promotes action on waste reduction, reuse and recycling.