The contract will commence in spring 2027, following a six-month extension to Biffa’s existing Waste Management Services PPP contract. It includes an option to extend for a further two years.
Under the new agreement, Biffa will continue to operate five waste transfer stations and five household waste recycling centres across Argyll and Bute.
The company will also manage the closure and restoration of the region’s two remaining active landfill sites.
Biffa Managing Director of Treatment Keith Sinfield said the company would invest in a new vehicle fleet, alongside sustainability and carbon reduction measures, under the new contract.
He commented: “We’re delighted to continue our partnership with Argyll and Bute Council.
“Over the past 25 years, we have worked together through significant change, most recently adapting our operations to prepare for Scotland’s incoming landfill ban legislation.”
According to Biffa, Argyll and Bute covers a geographically challenging area, including remote rural communities, mainland towns and 28 inhabited islands. Some waste collection and transport routes involve daily ferry crossings.
Andy Summers, Head of Roads and Infrastructure Services at Argyll and Bute Council, added: “We are very pleased to extend our contract with Biffa and build on the strong partnership that has developed between us.
“Biffa’s experience of operating in Argyll and Bute, and its understanding of the challenges involved in serving our remote and rural communities, has been essential in delivering reliable and sustainable waste management services for residents and customers.”
The contract will continue Biffa’s role in managing waste infrastructure across the council area as Scotland prepares for the introduction of legislation restricting biodegradable municipal waste from landfill.
The Scottish landfill ban will be enforced from 1 January 2028, as long as certain conditions are met.
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