A review panel convened by Norfolk county council has unanimously backed recommendations to use MBT to treat residual waste from the county.
The county council's Planning, Transportation, Environment, Waste and Economic Development Review Panel decided at a meeting on Friday to support a recommendation made last month (see letsrecycle.com story) to appoint local firm SRM to the 500 million residual waste contract. The panel also agreed WRG's incineration proposal should be kept as reserved bidder.
SRM – Sustainable Resource Management – is part of county council-owned Norfolk Environmental Waste Services, and wants to build a mechanical biological treatment (MBT) and anaerobic digestion plant in Costessey. The county council's cabinet will now decide whether to appoint SRM as preferred bidder at a meeting on March 5.
Taylor launches modular recycling bins
 Taylor's modular Node bins can create a central feature in a public area |
A new mini-recycling centre system has been developed by container specialist Taylor to bring recycling to Britain's town centres.
The Worcestershire-based company said its “Node” recycling system is already to be used by North Lincolnshire council, Northampton borough council, Veolia Sheffield, Cardiff city council, Walsall council and the London boroughs of Hammersmith & Fulham and Greenwich. The system uses a series of bins that lock together in groups of up to four. The design also features a security post fixed to a concrete base, to prevent unauthorised movement.
Sue Daynes, waste reduction officer for North Lincolnshire county council, said: “In boosting local recycling levels it is crucial we secure residents buy-in and we believe node can positively impact on recycling habits.”
Community awards shortlist revealed
The Community Recycling Network for Scotland (CRNS) has announced its shortlist for three prestigious community recycling awards.
Alloa Community Enterprise, BTCV Scotland Action Recycle, Changeworks, Fyne Futures and Wood Recyclability have been named as candidates for CRNS Member of the Year.
Meanwhile, Changeworks, Rag, Tag n Textile Collective, Re-JIG, Generous City, Textile Recycling Project and BioDiesel Project have been named Innovation Award Finalists. The awards, which are to be held on March 14 in Perth, will also honour Aberdeenshire, Argyll and Bute and Perth and Kinross councils under the Local Authority Partnership category.
A spokesperson for CRN said: “The grassroots levels of these organisations hits right at the heart of communities providing key messages, services and support ensuring that there is real benefit to the society and beyond, proving it is “more than recycling.”
Kramer loader for CEW Recycling site
 CEW Recycling has taken on a Kramer 880 at its St Helens facility |
CEW Recycling has taken on a new 4-wheel drive loader to help operations at its base in St Helens, one of the largest under cover recycling facilities in the North West.
The new Kramer 880 loader will help with the 50,000 tonnes of dry domestic, commercial and industrial material processed each year at the three-acre former warehouse complex. The 880 is the largest wheeled loader in the Kramer range, offering a maximum payload of 4200 kg. CEW Recycling opted for the loader after a demonstration at local Kramer dealer Parkway Plant of Stockport.
CEW managing director Brian Moore said: “We were very impressed with the overall design of the 880 and its ability to operate in confined spaces because of its 4-wheel steer system. Also, the operator has an excellent all-round view of his surroundings and benefits from a very comfortable seat and air conditioning.”
Management shake-up at SULO MGB
Waste container supplier SULO MGB has parted company with its general manager, Max Ryan, by mutual consent.
From the beginning of February, the subsidiary of German waste giant SULO has been led by managing director Alexander Rochlitz and Maurice Link, general manager of the company's Dutch arm, SULO BV.
The company said its sales team has also been re-organised under the responsibility of general manager of sales Damian O'Neill, and will be expanded “in the near future”. Operations manager Simon Galinski will manage the company's identification and weighing technology as well as underground systems operations.
“The aim is to strengthen our position in the UK, which is now the biggest market in Europe,” Mr O'Neill said.
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