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Issue date: 24.1.07
SRM GAIN RECOMMENDATION FOR WASTE CONTRACT WITH ‘GREEN’ WASTE TREATMENT FACILITY
Mechanical Biological Treatment plant chosen ahead of rivals for Norfolk’s waste processing.
Norfolk could have one of Europe’s most advanced and environmentally friendly waste treatment plants to process general household waste that currently goes to landfill.
Sustainable Resource Management Ltd (SRM) has been recommended as preferred bidder for Norfolk County Council by the board overseeing the project. The County Council's cabinet will consider the recommendation on 5 March.
The recommendation means that SRM, a subsidiary company of Norfolk Environmental Waste Services Ltd (NEWS), are a step closer to building a Mechanical Biological Treatment (MBT) facility adjacent to NEWS’ waste recycling centre at Costessey, west of Norwich on a site already owned by the company.
The facility, which would be one of the most advanced in Europe, is designed to process up to 150,000 tonnes of waste a year. If built, it will allow SRM to recycle and recover a large proportion of Norfolk’s waste and start the complete shift away from ‘direct-to-landfill’ waste disposal in the county.
David Beadle, NEWS’ Managing Director, said: “We are delighted to receive recommended preferred bidder status for SRM. We firmly believe that MBT is the most effective, viable and environmentally friendly way to deal with Norfolk’s waste. This project represents a huge opportunity for Norfolk to be at the forefront of waste management in Europe, and we are very excited now to be moving this remarkable project forward.”
MBT uses the latest technology to maximise the recycling and reuse of materials by anaerobic digestion and composting. The process complements existing recycling activities, such as dry recyclable waste collections from households and composting of green waste. It is a highly innovative and effective approach.
The process also does not involve any burning of waste, which, say the company, will hopefully help with the concerns raised by a number of residents and interested groups.
SRM says that the new facility could be fully operational three years from the start of construction.
Press information:
Peter Treglown, IRG Public Relations: 01603 627294, mobile 07768 176622, pt@interregional.co.uk
Steve Jenkins, Norfolk Environmental Waste Services Ltd: 01603 747428, steve.jenkins@norfolk-waste.co.uk