With news on: NLWA asks residents to think before using HWRCs; CCEP publishes 2019 sustainability report; Turmec launches mobile eddy current separator; and, Biffa reports leap in excess waste collections.
NLWA asks residents to think before using HWRCs
North London Waste Authority (NLWA) called on residents to think carefully before rushing to visit one of north London’s six reuse and recycling centres, which are to reopen on 13 May.
A restricted service, whereby visitors will need to book a slot before they can attend and a limited number of cars will be allowed on site at one time, is to be offered to allow people to dispose of household or garden waste items.
The NLWA is responsible for the seven the north London boroughs of Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Hackney, Haringey, Islington and Waltham Forest
Councillor Clyde Loakes, chair of NLWA, said: “Please be responsible – don’t go to a reuse and recycling centre unless you absolutely need to.
“We know it’s inconvenient, we know you want rid of these items, but if you can hang on to those items for a bit longer, we can all make sure that someone who really needs to use a reuse and recycling centre can do so.”
Site staff will not able to assist visitors to ensure social distancing guidelines can be adhered to and residents at risk are able to dispose of their waste safely.
Sites are to reopen in Barnet, Islington, Haringey and Waltham Forest.
CCEP publishes 2019 sustainability report
Coca-Cola European Partners (CCEP) recycled 100% of its waste with nothing sent to landfill in 2019, the company claimed in its 2019 Sustainability Stakeholder report this week.
And, CCEP says that, having changed the bottles used for its Glacéau Smartwater to be made from recycled PET (rPET) (see letsrecycle.com story), it ended the year at 29% rPET across its portfolio. The company claims this will rise to more than 50% by the end of 2020.
Coca-Cola says its GLACÉAU Smartwater bottles are now made from 100% recycled plastic
The report reads: “We’re committed to leading the way towards a circular economy where 100% of our packaging is collected, reused or recycled.
“Together with The Coca-Cola Company, we see this as one of our most urgent sustainability priorities.”
CCEP claims the roll-out of the 100% rPET Glacéau Smartwater bottles will help to remove 3,100 tonnes of virgin plastic from circulation each year.
The company also says that Sprite bottles are now easier to recycle, having changed colour from green to clear in 2019.
Turmec launches mobile eddy current separator
Irish recycling equipment and plant manufacturer Turmec has launched a mobile eddy current separator which it claims is the “the world’s largest machine of its type”.
Measuring three metres by three metres, the machine is said by Turmec to be capable of processing 300m3 of material each hour.
The mobile eddy current separator launched this spring by Turmec
Brian Thornton, Turmec’s chief executive officer, said: “Turmec’s mobile eddy current separator is the product of many years’ experience of designing, manufacturing and installing waste processing plants.
“This machine combines high performance with durability, while separating ferrous and non-ferrous particles.
“Our innovative design ensures the plant delivers both high-quality output and a trouble-free, low maintenance service life, while being easy to be transported between plants.”
Built to bolt onto the back of mobile shredders for the wood industry or for post-processing, the machine separates ferrous and non-ferrous materials using a vibrating feeder with an unbalanced motor drive, a magnetic rotor, and conveyors.
The mobile eddy current separator was developed by Turmec in collaboration with the company’s longstanding partner IFE.
Biffa reports leap in excess waste collections
Lockdown has led to a significant rise in excess waste collections from people’s homes, according to waste management company Biffa.
The company says its online order waste collection and skip hire service Skoup has seen an increase in orders of almost 25%.
An example of a Skoup van used to collect bulky waste from people’s homes
Guy Maddock, group head of marketing at Biffa, said: “Having extra time on your hands gives people the perfect excuse to clean their homes and get rid of all of the extra rubbish which has been cluttering up flats and houses.
“Organising consultant Marie Kondo recently said in an interview that lockdown was an important time to de-clutter your home and workspace and we’ve definitely seen the knock-on effect of this during the lockdown period.”
Skoup reports it has seen a more than 100% increase in the number of mattresses it has picked up as part of its van collection service during the lockdown period. Other items frequently collected by the service include TV monitors and fridge-freezers.
Skoup was launched by Biffa in October 2019 (see letsrecycle.com story).
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Source: letsrecycle.com Waste Managment
