Two vie for Cardiff and Vale organic waste deal

Under the partnership the councils will jointly provide kerbside source-separated food and green waste collections. The waste will then be sent for treatment at the facility being developed under the contract.

Shanks and Kelda, who have seen off competition from Agrivert and GENeco for the deal, are both planning to use anaerobic digestion to treat the organic waste supplied by the two local authorities.

Should Shanks be named as the preferred bidder, waste will be sent to its plant in Pontypool, while Kelda has plans to build a facility in Tremorfa which forms a part of its bid.

Important

Cardiff council cabinet member for environment, councillor Ashley Govier, said: Im pleased this vitally important project for Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan has reached such an important milestone. The final 2 bidders are of excellent calibre with solid experience in this field and have come through a rigorous procurement process.

We are now close to selecting a sustainable organic waste solution that will transform the way we treat the food waste we all produce into energy and fertiliser whilst providing excellent value for money for our residents. We are working hard to ensure everyone properly recycles as much of their food waste as possible with this administration delivering on its commitment to the One Planet Cardiff Vision with tangible action and state-of-the-art technology the city can be proud of.”

Cardiff has said the pioneering scheme will give it the potential to generate energy, produce compost and make organic fertiliser for the agricultural sector while diverting more waste from landfill.

By partnering with Vale of Glamorgan, Cardiff said both councils would benefit as they would be able to take advantage of economies of scale and reduced public procurement costs.

Kelda

Commenting on the news that Kelda had been named among the final two bidders, Thomas Hall, the companys bid director, said: We are delighted to have been progressed to the next stage of this exciting project. We look forward to continuing to work with the Cardiff Council Procurement Team, to deliver truly world class organic recycling facilities for Cardiff and Vale Councils.

Shanks

Peter Eglinton, UK managing director of Shanks Waste Management, said: Shanks is delighted to have progressed to the shortlist for the Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan Councils Organics Contract and remains committed to helping the Authorities meet the Welsh Government’s targets for waste management through our innovative solution. We look forward to working alongside the Authorities through the next stages of procurement.