Former Biffa director joins Severnside
Mr Prosser took up his position on September 17 after more than 20 years of industry experience including his role as director of Biffa's collection sales division. Established in 2000, the FM arm of Severnside has its own operation centre in South Wales, which manages recycling and waste services on behalf of some of the best known UK brand names – resulting in around 55,000 transactions per month across 9,000 sites.
Commenting on his appointment at Severnside, Mr Prosser said: “Nobody is better placed than Severnside to deliver the landfill diversion services that UK business needs. There is a lot talk at the moment about closed loop recycling and the ability to deliver this in a sustainable business environment.”
200,000 litres of paint diverted from landfill
The achievement represented a 37% increase on the amount of paint the network redistributed in 2005. leftover or surplus paint worth an estimated £800,000 was donated by members of the public at household waste recycling centres as well as by retailers, manufacturers and decorators, benefiting 10,600 individuals and families in social need – as well as charities, voluntary and community groups. The network has also provided employment and training opportunities including 90 part-time jobs, 140 volunteer positions and 150 training places.
Community RePaint project manager Mark Gregory said: “Since its inception in 1993, Community RePaint has redistributed more and more paint each year. We hope that this year we will be able to help even more people in need to redecorate their homes, and voluntary and community sector groups brighten up their offices and premises.”
Glasgow retains Taylor for three-year deal
Glasgow city council has awarded a three-year contract to waste container firm Taylor to provide around 4,000 wheeled waste containers to the council for trade and domestic waste.
The £300,000 deal also includes the provision of Taylor's “node” range of mini-recycling centres and continues the company's working relationship with Glasgow of nearly 10 years. Taylor will also supply containers for the collection of household battieres and WEEE, while the city council will also use the optional “Intellibin” system, which allows for remote monitoring of bin fill levels.
Peter Selkirk, chief executive at Taylor, said: “We are delighted to continue our relationship with Glasgow City Council. We have proved that Taylor's quality of product and high levels of client interaction meet the McClelland guideline of providing a best value solution.”
Tesco to stock Hippobag alternative to skip
Customers can now purchase the distinctive yellow bags from the Tesco Direct catalogue or from the chain's website. They can also be ordered in-store at selected outlets. Launched in 2002, the Hippobag is now listed and carried in just short of 2,000 DIY stores and builders' merchants nationwide. Tesco said
Peter Groves, Category Director from Tesco Direct explained of his company's move to stock the product: “The introduction of the Hippobag is a significant new product category for Tesco and one that contributes to helping our customers recycle more and to our ongoing environmental strategy in general.”
Liverpool joins Tetra Pak collection network
Liverpool city council has become one of the latest local authorities to provide collection facilities for residents to recycle their used drinks cartons.
New bring banks for Tetra Paks and other beverage cartons have been established at four supermarket car parks across the city as well as the Everton Park Sports Centre.
Liverpool city council's executive member for the environment, Councillor Berni Turner, said the move represented the next step for a city that has now surpassed a 20% recycling rate for the very first time under a £4 million wheeled bin recycling service.
Cllr Turner said: “Many residents have asked for the facilities to be put in place for them to be able to recycle juice cartons and these new tetra banks will do just that. I'm sure they will be a great success and hope as many people as possible use them.”
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