The project – known internally as Project Mercury – has seen the installation and commissioning of the first of two new processing lines designed to boost the site’s throughput, speed and overall material recovery performance.
A second line is due to come online in the coming months, which Sortera says will further expand operational capacity at the north London location.
Alongside the new systems, the Edmonton site has also received a suite of enhanced safety features. These include advanced monitoring equipment and upgraded fire-prevention technology.
This investment comes as fires at waste management facilities have surged across the sector, with multiple London waste authorities urging the government to take action against the problem.
Ian Wilkinson, Operations Director at Sortera, commented: “Project Mercury is a landmark investment for Sortera.
“It underlines our commitment to continuous improvement and long-term infrastructure growth, ensuring we’re equipped to meet the needs of our customers now and well into the future.”
Sortera is delivering the upgrade in partnership with Northern Ireland-based engineering firm CRS, who are providing design and technical support across the development.
Sortera investments
Earlier this year, Sortera committed more than £1 million to expanding its fleet, with new vehicles deployed throughout five of its operational depots located in Wembley, Harlow, Uxbridge, Tottenham and Rochford.
Founded in 2006, Sortera has grown into a waste-management and recycling operator with a footprint across northern Europe.
The business runs offices in Stockholm, Gothenburg, Malmö, Örebro, Helsinki and London.
It acquired a number of waste management services including GBN Services, O’Donovan’s Waste Management and Reston Waste in 2024, which were brought together under the Sortera brand name.
The move marked Sortera’s 22nd acquisition since 2006.
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