Mountain Recycling signs deal with Cambridge Uni’s estates division
Beauparc Group subsidiary Mountain Recycling has been awarded a contract with the University of Cambridge’s estates division.
university to roll out such an initiative
The contract began on 1 July and Mountain Recycling is to provide the University with “resource recovery solutions across the University’s estate.”
The new procedure will employ technology that allowed the team to create entirely recycled wheelie bins in. The material will then be separated at Mid-UK, another Beauparc group subsidiary.
The university believes this system could increase the University’s recycling performance for the from its current level of 54% to upwards of 80%
Steve Matthews, facilities management operations manager for the University of Cambridge said: “We are committed to making a positive impact through exceptional environmental performance. The new system will allow us to recycle far more materials than before which will make a positive contribution to our commitment to protect the environment.”
Li-ion Battery Recycling Plant starts commissioning phase
Recyclus has announced that it’s lithium-ion battery recycling plant in Wolverhampton has entered commissioning.
Throughout the commissioning phase, the plant will operate for specific periods while “meticulously monitoring and documenting any emissions”.
If the emissions remain within approved levels, the processing hours will be extended until the facility achieves continuous operation.
The initial end-of-life lithium-ion batteries will be introduced into the plant to generate black mass. This black mass contains essential battery metals that can be reprocessed and reintegrated into the battery supply chain.
Recyclus foresees receiving gate fees for the collection and storage of lithium-ion batteries, as well as revenue from the sale of black mass derived from the recycling process.
Robin Brundle, co-founder and director of Recyclus, said: “We are pleased that Recyclus will shortly begin the commissioning phase at the state-of-the-art Li-ion battery recycling facility, the first of its kind and of this scale in the UK. With the ongoing global shift towards electrification, the accumulation of discarded batteries poses a significant challenge, underscoring the need for recycling initiatives such as our Wolverhampton plant.
“By implementing advanced recycling solutions, we are committed to addressing this burgeoning issue and contributing to the sustainable evolution of the global economy.”
Nottinghamshire and Newark and Sherwood partner for HWRC trader scheme
A scheme which will allow small traders with a “cost-effective way to dispose of their waste” has been launched in Notthinghamshire.
The county council’s trial, along with Newark and Sherwood council will continue until March 2024 and will allow small traders to have the opportunity to dispose of their non-recyclable waste at a “competitive fee”, without being subject to a minimum load charge.
Additionally, small traders will have the option to dispose of separately collected cardboard at no cost.
Prior to visiting the facility, small traders will be required to schedule an appointment slot and provide their waste carrier’s license number. This process can be completed online through Veolia’s website.
Councillor Paul Taylor, portfolio holder for cleaner, safer, greener at Newark and Sherwood district council, said: “We are committed to both creating a cleaner, safer and greener district, and supporting local businesses, and this trial is a fantastic example of that commitment in action. At Newark and Sherwood District we take robust action against businesses who do not dispose of their waste legally and this trial supports that work by making it easier than ever for small traders to dispose of waste in a safe and legal manner.”
Bryson recycling secures Newtownabbey waste contract
Bryson Recycling has been awarded a one-year collections contract by Antrim and Newtownabbey borough council
The deal will see Bryson collect weekly recycling wheelie boxes and a five year contract to collect landfill bins (black bins) on a fortnightly basis.
Both contracts began Saturday (1 July) and operate across 39,000 households in the Newtownabbey area.
Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Councillor Mark Cooper said: “The council is delighted to continue its working relationship with Bryson Recycling which was first established in 2005 with the legacy Newtownabbey Borough Council. This new contract will enable significant benefits to the Borough through local jobs and delivering on social value commitments.”
Commenting on the contract win, Katy Fulton, acting director of Bryson Recycling said: “We are delighted to have won this contract and look forward to expanding our service in the local area. We have been working in partnership with the Council since 2005, when we launched our kerbside collection system and we are pleased to have the opportunity to continue our working relationship with them. As a local employer in the Council area this new contract will secure 21 jobs and create 10 new posts”.
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