TJ’s materials recovery facility (MRF) in Yapton, near Bognor Regis, has been equipped to accept deliveries from third-party waste collection operators, including local authorities and commercial contractors.
Once received, TJ’s fleet will transport the food waste to Eco’s anaerobic digestion (AD) facility in Parley, Dorset, which has a capacity of around 50,000 tonnes of food waste annually.
The plant, which cost £15.6 million to build, accepts leftover food and peelings and convert them into gas, which will then be directly supplied into the gas grid.
Peter Hardy, Eco’s Sales Director, said: “Efficient food waste recycling can deliver huge benefits for businesses, the local environment and long-term sustainability.
“We’re pleased to be working with TJ on this initiative, offering a much-needed new service on the South Coast.”
Eco also operates a second AD plant at Piddlehinton, near Dorchester, which has processed 37,000 tonnes of food waste in the past year.
Luke Haskell, Director at TJ Waste & Recycling, added: “Industry figures show that we in the UK waste a staggering 10.7 million tonnes of food annually, with six million tonnes of that caused by households.
“TJ’s partnership with Eco will help increase the amount of green power generated by food waste here on the South Coast – and new recycling legislation is a driving force for the tie-up.”
Simpler Recycling
The partnership comes ahead of Simpler Recycling changes to food waste collection, which will require local authorities in England to provide the separate collection of dry recycling, food waste and residual waste from March 2026.
Haskell added: “The Simpler Recycling legislation mandates a timeline for the segregation of food waste for eligible businesses and households, effective from April this year, meaning a significantly higher volume in food waste collections.
“By combining complementary assets and experience, TJ and Eco are providing much-needed infrastructure for sustainable resource management.”
The legislation came into force in March 2025, requiring businesses with over ten full-time employees to separate these materials.
Kerbside plastic film collections from workplaces and households will be introduced by 31 March 2027.
Interested in finding out more about materials recovery and recycling? Come to MRF & Markets Conference 2025 in Coventry on 6 November 2025 – secure your early-bird tickets and find out more about the event here.
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