Cawleys to supply waste to Rookery South EfW
Luton-based Cawleys has announced that it has signed a long-term supply deal with Covanta to supply waste to the Rookery South energy from waste plant (EfW) in Bedfordshire.
The deal will help Cawleys divert its residual waste from landfill and reduce its carbon footprint.
The Covanta-operated facility treats waste, generating enough power for the equivalent of over 112,500 homes.
Previously, Cawleys had been sending its residual waste to plants in mainland Europe.
Commenting on the deal, Nigel Ingram, Cawleys operations director, said: “Cawleys have always been dedicated to finding the most sustainable solutions in the waste management arena. Previously, sending residual waste to Europe was the best option, now that we have this fantastic facility on our doorstep, it is an opportunity too good to miss.
“We will always recycle as much of our clients’ waste as possible but where that can’t happen it’s great to be able to ensure any residual is put good use.”
Reconomy partners with Karbon Homes
Housing association Karbon Homes has awarded waste broker Reconomy a contract to manage waste services for around 30,000 properties across the Northeast of England and Yorkshire.
With the contract starting under Covid guidelines, Reconomy has mobilised services remotely and has since held an onsite review. Waste collections are now under way and 1,400 tonnes of waste have already been collected. Of these, 94.7% were diverted from landfill.
Waste is produced primarily from void properties, responsive maintenance and fly tipping sites.
Kevin Martin, key account manager at Reconomy, said: “We are excited to become Karbon Homes’ waste partner. Although an outsourced service, our team will act as an in-house support to Karbon Homes relating to all things waste.”
Bristol introduces booking system for HWRCs
Bristol residents will need to book to visit household reuse and recycling centres from 6 June.
The system aims to improve efficiency and better manage queues at the sites.
Bookings can be made up to two weeks in advance to one hour before the visit, with booking opening today (23 May).
The booking system replaces the odd and even numberplate system, opening up access to all residents, every day. The odd and even numberplate system will remain in place until 5 June 2022.
Councillor Kye Dudd said: “The new booking system will help manage the heavy demand on the city’s household reuse and recycling centres. It will reduce queues, drive down emissions from queuing vehicles and ensure a smoother on-site experience for our residents.”
A third reuse and recycling centre on Hartcliffe Way is nearing completion and due to open in the coming months.
EMR continues to support Blackburn Youth Zone
Blackburn Youth Zone has been awarded a further £1,000 donation from EMR Blackburn, reaffirming a partnership created in 2019.
The youth hub is open to young people between 5 and 19 every day of the week, offering evening activities. It aims to bring together the local community to support young people.
EMR Blackburn has offered a donation to Blackburn Youth Zones young carer’s programme, supporting young people between the ages of 8 and 25. The programme aims to offer support to 30 individuals, allowing them to take much needed respite as well as access to mental health support.
Adam Sellers, operation manager at EMR Blackburn, commented: “Over the years we have seen first-hand the positive impact that Blackburn Youth Zone has in the local community. The safe space and services they offer are invaluable and their support for young people enables them to flourish.”
Mawdsleys partners with ACM
Waste management company ACM has kicked-off its partnership with pharmaceutical wholesaler Mawdsleys to help deliver the company’s sustainability objectives.
ACM offered Mawdsleys parameters including a consolidated supply chain, detailed reporting, and continuous improvement processes. Its Greener Path Programme will focus on moving towards zero waste.
ACM replaced Mawdsleys contractor-owned equipment with a new ‘fully sealed’ waste compactor which prevents leaks and litter escaping, ideal for storing a large volume of on-site segregated waste.
ACM plans to focus on effective waste segregation at source with consistent signage and segregation containers, and more.
Scott Harland, operations manager at Mawdsleys, said: “The Greener Path Programme brings our entire waste operation neatly into alignment with our other green agenda initiatives, such as solar panels on our vehicles. It’s a great system from an operational viewpoint too, as the WasteTrack reporting portal provides me with all the Management Information I need for accurate compliance reporting, audits and decision-making.”
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