Norwich shopping centre appoints Anglian as waste partner

Launched yesterday (3 June), the contract includes large bins and skips for dry mixed recycling, glass, metal, card, paper and tube lights.

Anglian Waste said all waste collected is set to be sorted and processed locally, with none being sent to landfill. The company will also provide monthly analysis for Castle Quarter using its reporting system, so that the two can work together to “identify any additional opportunities” to increase recycling.

Anglian is said to have been working with Castle Quarter to recycle its food waste since September last year, by installing dedicated food waste bins. Food waste is being collected and sent for anaerobic digestion, which creates bio-energy (gas) used to power local homes in Norfolk.

‘Wider sustainability strategy’

Sarah Smith, operations manager at Castle Quarter, said: “It’s really important for us to be environmentally responsible and we’re always looking for ways to do better. This latest partnership with Anglian is all part of our wider sustainability strategy at Castle Quarter, and our commitment to operating and managing a sustainable place.

“We’ve recently had an installation of PV solar panels on our roof and are already working with Anglian to recycle our food waste to create biofuel to power homes. We look forward to teaming up with Anglian on this latest contract, as we invest in new and better ways to manage our waste and minimise its environmental impact.”

Jamie Parker, key account manager at Anglian Waste Recycling, said: “We are delighted to have been awarded this contract to service Castle Quarter in its entirety, on the back of the great progress we have already made to find a more sustainable solution for their food waste.

“We have been working in partnership with the team at Castle Quarter to identify the needs of each business within the centre and ensure we provide the most suitable bins to maximise the amount of waste we can segregate, collect and recycle.”