Enva upgrades MRF and extends council deal
Enva has announced the completion of a major upgrade to its materials recycling facility in Colwick, Nottinghamshire and the extension of its contract with Nottingham city council.
The £1.5 million investment in Enva’s Colwick facility’s dry mixed recycling line, which was completed without any disruption to customers’ normal service, has increased the plant’s overall capacity by 10% and its material recovery rate by an additional 5%.
Key elements of the upgrade include new optical sorters, a glass breaker and an additional eddy current separator for the increased recovery of non-ferrous metals. The modernisation and additional sorting capability will result in an even higher material quality ensuring its commercial and financial value is optimised. Any residual waste that cannot be recycled is converted into sustainable fuels such as SRF and used to offset traditional fossil fuels.
Enva has also announced that is has been awarded a one year extension to its contract with Nottingham City Council. The contract, which Enva has operated since 2006, will see it continue to process approximately 20,000 tonnes of commingled recyclables from residents across the city.
Commenting on the announcement Enva’s Wayne Cornell director of operations, said: “The upgrade of our Nottingham facility will maximise recycling rates and material quality helping to support the development of a more circular economy. It will also ensure we have the flexibility needed to accommodate changing waste profiles as a result of extended producer responsibility and deposit return schemes. We remain committed to continued investment and modernisation in order to maintain the highest possible levels of service for Nottingham City Council and all our customers.”
Recycling lives donates cars to Prison
Recycling and waste management company Recycling Lives has donated cars and parts to HMP Stocken, an East Midlands prison, to support a motor mechanic training program for offenders.
The program, run by education and welfare services provider PeoplePlus, aims to provide offenders with hands-on experience and skills that can help bridge the gap to finding jobs in local communities after their release.
Recycling Lives has donated the vehicles for a year, after which they will be recycled and replaced in line with training qualification requirements.
The initiative is part of Recycling Lives’ long-term commitment to supporting rehabilitation courses and delivering positive social impact. The donation will aid student learning and skill development, according to Barry Flanagan, Recycling Lives Social Sustainability Manager.
Barry Flanagan, Recycling Lives social sustainability manager, said: “We believe in getting people into a sustainable circle of opportunity where a stable job can mean a life change, and it’s programmes like this at HMP Stocken that can really make a difference. The training is second to none, and we’re thrilled to be able to provide the necessary equipment to aid with student learning and skill development.
“Recycling Lives is dedicated to providing meaningful social value, and to actively seek out as many opportunities as possible across the UK to support those in the justice system build better lives.”
Turmec wins plant contract with Sharp Skips
Turmec has been awarded a contract by Sharp Skips Ltd to design and install an advanced waste processing unit at the Sharp’s flagship facility at Rainham, Essex.
Turmec explained that it was asked to “enhance an existing process to produce a refined Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF) for use in energy generation”.
The new plant design has “made best use of existing equipment and the limited space available. The new process has a capacity of 20 tonnes per hour and will significantly improve the quality and value of RDF produced”.
George Sharp, managing director of Sharp Skips, said: “We strive to ensure that we provide the most up-to-date waste processing technologies. Our goal to maximise the quality and value of processed waste so that it can be reused, and not end up in landfill. Refuse Derived Fuel is an important product and, with this investment, we will increase our RDF processing capacity and the quality of the RDF we can produce. We are delighted to have the Turmec team support us on this journey.”
BMRA raises £11,000 for charity
The British Metals Recycling Association (BMRA) has raised £11,168 for its president’s chosen charity for 2022, the British Heart Foundation.
The funds were raised through raffles and auctions held at BMRA events such as the golf day and summer dinner, annual dinner, and the bi-monthly photography competition. Some members also donated their winnings from the photography competition to the BHF throughout the year.
BMRA president, Susie Burrage OBE, selected the BHF as the charity to support after being inspired by heart surgeon and cardiologist who told her about the important work done by the charity.
Gary Atyes, fundraising manager at the British Heart Foundation, expressed gratitude for the BMRA’s fundraising efforts, which will help to fund research into heart and circulatory diseases, such as congenital heart disease, stroke, and vascular dementia, and their risk factors such as diabetes and high blood pressure.
The BMRA said it will continue to support a different charity each year through the proceeds of raffles and auctions held at BMRA events.
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