With news on: Riverside hosts Malaysian delegation; Grundon on cycle safety; FCC service landmark; Cromwell bags boost, and; J Denham scrap export.
Malaysian minister visits waste Riverside EfW facility
Datuk Seri Panglima Dr Maximus Johnity Ongkili the Malaysian minister for energy, green technology and water has visited Cory’s Riverside Resource Recovery energy from waste plant in London as part of a fact-finding mission.
Dr Maximus Johnity Ongkili (fourth from right) and his delegation on their tour of the Riverside EfW facility
The minister met with Andy Pike, Director of RRR, and was given a tour of the facility. Malaysia is looking to restructure its own energy sector, so the minister was keen to learn about EfW technology and waste recovery for similar projects it is considering, Cory said.
The minister commented: “This is a one of a kind facility where it is river served; having waste transported out of London using the waterways. The integrated approach clearly shows how waste can be efficiently processed to produce energy – an experience I am thankful for and hope we can adopt some lessons learnt from this visit back in Malaysia.”
Mr Pike said: “We were delighted to host the visit by the Malaysian Minister, who was very keen to learn how our Riverside EfW facility processes up to 740,000 tonnes of waste and produces enough electricity to power 110,000 homes a year.”
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Grundon promotes cycle safety in Oxfordshire
Grundon Waste Management is seeking to promote cycle-safety in Oxfordshire, and has joined the Wallingford Festival of Cycling to highlight its safety message.
Grundon’s Peter Kent explains vehicle safety features to councillor Rosslyn Lester
Riders attending the festival signed a special pledge committing to good behaviour, safe cycling and safe driving on the roads a commitment mirrored by a team of drivers from Grundon Waste Management, which sponsored the event.
Rosslyn Lester, Mayor of Wallingford and councillor Paul Harrison, chairman of South Oxfordshire district council took a peak at the technology on board Grundon’s large goods vehicles.
Both sat inside the vehicles and got to experience for themselves what drivers can and can’t see from the cab, with blind spots demonstrated by a series of strategically-parked stationary bikes.
Tony Sefton, event organiser, said: “It was a great festival and we were delighted to see so many riders supporting the safety campaign.”
Andrew Short, Grundon’s estates director, who took part in the festival’s 100km sportive challenge said: “It was a fabulous and very well-run day, so thanks must go to the organisers.”
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FCC marks duo’s long-service landmark
Waste and resource management company FCC Environment and Allerdale borough council have marked the long service of two operatives of its waste team this month.
(L-R) Richard Hudson, Andrew Baxter – area operations manager at FCC and Phillip Irving
Phillip Irving joined Allerdale borough council in 1991 as a general street cleaning operative, covering the north of the area.
In 2003 Mr Irving was appointed the Barrow Man for the town of Silloth, his home town, and he remained in that position ever since.
Mr Irving has been described as a “reliable, conscientious worker” who is highly thought of by local people and the town’s councillors.
Richard Hudson was employed by Allerdale borough council as a position known as a side loader driver on the street cleaning service. Mr Hudson was assigned to the Maryport area – he later transferred to Workington. He remained a driver and operative for the length of his service.
Mr Hudson also undertook training to become a Swingo driver as an additional skill.
He has been described also as an employee who is “very reliable and very conscientious in his work.”
Stuart Mander, FCC Environment regional director, thanked the duo for their service.
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Flats recycling drive sees boost for Cromwell Polythene
Cromwell Polythene has reported a ten-fold increase in sales of its multi-trip, polyproylene recycling bags amongst local authorities seeking to boost recycling rates in flats and tenement dwellings.
Multi-trip bags are being used by flat residents in Test Valley
The company has highlighted Test Valley borough council in West Hampshire as an example of an area that has seen a boost in the sale of the bags.
According to the company, residents previously had to work out their own system to separate recyclables and transport them to the bin store. The added effort of trying to find a way of separating materials and transporting it meant that some people did not recycle at all, or only very occasionally.
According to Cromwell using the multi-trip bags provides the opportunity for six-colour messaging, as well as a convenient storage facility until they are decanted into the communal recycling bins outside.
James Lee, Cromwell Polythene’s managing director, said: “There a number of issues that make recycling in flats and tenements more problematical.
“Security, limited storage space, fire risks and restrictions on vehicle access all pose challenges that need to be addressed.”
Graham Stallard, Test Valley councillor portfolio holder for environment services at Test Valley, said: “Residents have reacted very favourably to the new system and those we have spoken to seem delighted with the bag,” he says. “We have received many compliments as they see that the council is working hard to support recycling in flats. They also like the quality of the bag and the large, eye-catching images make it easier for them to identify what can and cannot be recycled.”
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J Denham announces scrap export order
North East recycling firm J Denham Metals has exported its largest single shipment of scrap steel to mainland Europe.
(l-r) Joe Denham with son John Denham
The company, based at Wingate near Hartlepool, has secured an export facility at Redcar Bulk Terminal, based on Teesside.
Ten jobs have been created as a result. Two within J Denham Metals, and a further eight staff by the firm’s sub-contractors.
The material, made up of scrap steel from engineering and manufacturing facilities across the region, has been exported via ship to a steel works in mainland Europe.
John Denham, of J Denham Metals, which has been operating in the North East for over 50 years, said: “We see exports in bulk from the region as a crucial part of the ongoing development of our business, a natural progression.
“The deep water berth at Redcar Bulk Terminal is fantastic and will allow us to develop our markets worldwide.
“After the terrible news surrounding the closure of SSI last year, and all the ramifications that brought, it feels good to be able to bring some good news surrounding the topic of steel to the table.”
He added: “The development of bulk shipments will see some additional direct employment for us and significant indirect employment with our regional partners involved in the supply chain.”
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