Viridor has today (9 February) announced that its Crayford materials recycling facility (MRF) processed a “record breaking” 34,841 tonnes of dry mixed recycling in January, up 6.8% from last year’s 32,632 tonnes.
Crayford MRF processes dry recyclables from 28 local authorities
Viridor noted that the biggest increase overall was glass, seeing 8,644 tonnes compared to last year’s figure of 6,000 tonnes.
Mixed paper also increased to 12,630 tonnes from 11,450, OCC increased to 4,010 from 3,231, and plastics increased to 4,000 from 3,600.
The MRF receives and processes around 318,000 tonnes of commingled recyclable materials from 28 local authorities, and treats both municipal and commercial dry mixed recyclables.
Viridor said that the year the plant is “on track” to increase its input to 335,000 tonnes.
‘Real impact’
Derek Edwards, managing director of recycling, fleet and logistics at Viridor said that the while the MRF is accustomed to seeing a significant uplift in recycling over the festive period, this January’s increase went “beyond the usual seasonal changes”.
He added that lockdown is having a “real impact” on the volume of material at the company’s plants, however the team at Crayford were “well prepared” for the outcome.
He continued: “Crucial to the team’s success was robust quality inspection at every stage with a plan in place before January to ensure the plant was able to cope with additional non-target or contaminated material it was receiving.
“Toolbox talks emphasised the importance of achieving high quality output on our materials and the team was supported by Covid-19 control measures prioritising staff safety. We are really proud of all our recycling teams for the tremendous commitment to maintaining this vital service during the challenging circumstances of the pandemic. It’s a fantastic achievement for this hardworking team.”
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