The contract is just one of several Urbaser acquired from Amey earlier this year (see letsrecycle.com story). More details of the contracts — which have a portfolio value of more than £30 million per year — have now been released.
As part of the portfolio, Urbaser also started managing household waste and recycling centres in Northamptonshire and Central Bedfordshire.
The Northamptonshire county council contract lasts until March 2025, while the contract with Central Bedfordshire runs to October 2022 with the option of an extension of up to eight years. There is also the option of a five-year extension for the contract with Eden.
Gary McKinnon, commercial business manager at Urbaser, said: “We welcome our new customers and look forward to providing a high standard of service to local businesses, as well as visitors to the household waste and recycling centres we will manage.
“We have a wealth of experience in sustainable waste management and can help our commercial customers improve their environmental credentials.”
Urbaser’s commercial arm was launched in 2020. It offers collection services covering general waste, paper, cardboard, glass, food, waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE), mixed recycling collections and hazardous waste, as well as bulky items.
Eden
The Eden district council commercial waste collection service currently has more than 500 customers, Urbaser says.
“I welcome the news that Urbaser Ltd Commercial Services is taking over Eden district council’s commercial waste collection service”
The company says it has already invested in a waste collection fleet with in-cab technology, 360° safety cameras and onboard weighing to improve service delivery and customer experience.
Councillor Mike Tonkin, services portfolio holder for Eden district council, said: “I welcome the news that Urbaser Ltd Commercial Services is taking over Eden district council’s commercial waste collection service and investing in new vehicle technology. We look forward to working with them.”
Representing an estimated population of just under 53,000, Eden district council had a recycling rate of 42.4% in the 2018/19 financial year.
Mr McKinnon told letsrecycle.com: “We offer recycling collections as part of our commercial waste service for Eden district council, and we will be encouraging customers to recycle as much of their waste as possible. We are exploring more environmentally sustainable options for disposing of residual waste to avoid landfill where possible.”
HWRCs
Urbaser says it is in the process of implementing a more efficient on-site weigh and pay software system at the HWRCs in Northamptonshire and Central Bedfordshire to improve the service for business users.
Mr McKinnon added: “We will be using the latest waste management software combined with handheld tablets to provide a quick turnaround for small businesses, so they can bring their waste on site, dispose of it, and pay by card immediately.”
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