Bulky Waste
Remade South East is managing a three-year South East-wide initiative (2009-2011) aimed at reducing the volumes of waste going to landfill by finding recycling, re-use and energy-from-waste solutions for bulky waste streams from public and private sector sources.
The project focuses on developing collection and recycling services for bulky waste items such as furniture, carpets, mattresses, plasterboard and large plastic items
FREE support available to:
- Assist local authorities and other organisations to meet recycling targets
- Support SMEs to develop new business models
- Prolong life of landfill sites in the South East
- Return energy from contaminated items
- Boost social enterprise by encouraging re-use schemes
- Support new markets for waste resources
Companies currently receiving support through the project include: Ball Contractors, Countrystyle Recycling, East Sussex County Council , Kingsnorth Waste Management, MDJ Light Brothers, Medway Council and Neighbourhood Furniture Store.
Resources:
- Full programme of support available
- An Investigation of Bulky Waste arisings and flows in South East England
Findings of a six month research project into the sources, quantities, current and potential routes of key Bulky Waste materials in South East England; including a carbon impact assessment and an international practice review.
Exec Summary (571 KB)
Main Report (3 MB)
A limited number of printed copies are available and can be requested by emailing d.trice@remade-southeast.co.uk
Tackling Bulky Waste in the South East networking events:
Bulky Waste re-use and recycling for Local Authorities
Wednesday 25th November 2009 - Medway, Kent
Aimed at increasing awareness and encouraging re-use and recycling of bulky waste items collected by local authorities this event saw a range of key speakers discussing how Councils can achieve their environmental targets by working with the private sector to find bulky waste solutions. Downloadable content from the day:
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Solutions for waste carpets and mattresses event
Wednesday 21st July 2010 - Uckfield, East Sussex
Businesses, community groups, councils and other public sector organizations came together to tackle the mountain of carpets and mattresses that end up in landfill in the South East. Industry representatives discussed options and opportunities for re-use, recycling and energy production, as well as the drivers and legislation aimed at reducing waste going to landfill.
Downloadable content from the day:
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Solutions for waste carpets and mattresses event
Thursday 3rd February 2011 - Guildford
Once again Businesses, community groups, councils and other public sector organizations came together to discuss options on re-use, recycling and energy production of carpet and mattress waste. Carpet Recycling UK overviewed progress in achieving their aim of 25% carpet diversion from landfill by 2015 and the two workshops gave time for delegates to quiz industry representatives. Downloadable content from the day:
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If you have any problems in downloading any of the above documents or would like further information please contact David Trice on 01732 876614 or d.trice@remade-southeast.co.uk
This project is part funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) as part of the South East ERDF Competitiveness Programme 2007-2013
