The 20 million deal will see the Taunton-based company, which still has the county council as its sole shareholder, continuing to manage 16 centres across the county for a five-year term.
The recycling centres serve a population of about 1.3 million, and materials collected for recycling include glass, paper, textiles, plastics, metals and green waste, which is composted. Recycling rates at the centres have risen from 24.3% two years ago to 39.5%, and the aim now is to reach 56% and beyond.
The new contract will see Wyvern committed to various improvements at the sites – better site layouts, improved signage, access and traffic management. The range of materials that can be recycled will be extended with some structural improvements.
Commenting on the contract, Wyvern's managing director Andrew Olie said: “Tough targets have been set by our own government and Europe for recycling. We all have a part to play in making sure we achieve those targets. This contract will enable us to work with the council to develop a long-term strategy for household waste recycling in this county.”
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