This is a new contract for the council, and it is set to span 24 months, commencing on November 11, 2023, and concluding on November 11, 2026.
The council has stated that as this is a new contract there is a provision given for a break in the contract at six-month intervals, allowing both parties to discuss anticipated changes and examine the contractual terms.
Furthermore, upon completion of the initial contract term the council retains the option to extend it for an additional two periods of six months each.
Wyllie Recycling Limited, with 35 years of experience, serves various regions, including Tayside, Central, and Northern Scotland. Their services encompass waste collection, treatment, recycling, and disposal.
Contract
The council said it was in search of an experienced and qualified contractor to handle the transportation of recyclable containers, such as plastics, metals, and cartons. This involves collecting these materials from both within the Clackmannanshire council area and from the shared waste transfer station at Lower Polmaise, Stirling, which is operated by Stirling council. The collected materials is then processed at the contractor’s facility.
County
According to WRAP’s LA report Clackmannanshire council has a recycling rate of 50% and is in the bottom 25% of local authorities across the UK. The council operates seven recycling schemes, serving a total of 24,374 households, and it collects around 14,159 tonnes of recyclable materials annually.
The report also states that in Clackmannanshire, the average recycling yield per household amounts to 144.8 kilograms. This weight is distributed across various recyclable materials, with paper contributing 44.4 kilograms, cardboard weighing 60.3 kilograms, cans accounting for 12.9 kilograms, plastic bottles adding 14.8 kilograms, and plastic tubs and trays making up 12.5 kilograms.
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