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Commercial food waste recycling bins to be heated ?

February 5th, 2012

Food waste bins at 7am in the morning covered in snow

Eco Food Recycling collecting commercial food waste.

When the country is gripped in sub zero temperatures nobody thinks of the “poor old bin man ” who has to go out in all weather conditions.

Although extreme weather causes problems for all refuse collectors it is the companies that have commercial food waste collections that face the biggest problems.

A lot of pubs and hotels who have food waste collections to improve their recycling figures along with adding to their CSR ( corporate social responsibility ) put the food waste into the bins “naked”, meaning that no bags are used.

In the warmer weather this is fine but in the current climate this causes major problems when attempting to empty commercial food waste bins:

  • Food waste is very heavy
  • Food waste is predominantly water
  • Food waste bins are generally left outside, to the elements
  • Frozen food waste does not easily come out of the bin when emptied into the refuse cart
  • The weight of the food waste puts extreme pressure on the bin when lifted, if it does not exit the bin because it is frozen and can be potentially dangerous causing the bin to break

Of course the answer is heated food waste bins to keep the temperature of the food waste at a level to stop it freezing.

Although this will never happen it does prove that there is a problem and it is the poor old bin man who is left to clear up the rubbish,yet again.

 

 

 

 

 


Many businesses unaware of food waste recycling regulations

February 3rd, 2012

Producers of commercial food waste are mostly unaware of the implications that the Waste Hierarchy has on this particular waste stream.

It is now a legal obligation to sign a declaration on your waste transfer note that you have applied the waste hierachy, meaning that food waste must be recycled before the option of sending it to landfill. This declaration is signed by the producer of the waste.

Eco Food Recycling the leading collector of commercial food waste in the south of england are noticing that more and more of their prospective clients were not told by their current waste carriers for the need to have their food waste recycled as opposed to sending to landfill in the general waste bin.

And by educating the customer that it is a legal obligation to have the food waste recycled, Eco Food Recycling have gained many new clients of all sizes and from various sectors including Hotels, Restaurants, Colleges, Universities, Food Producers and Schools.


Food waste collections and The Waste Hierachy

February 2nd, 2012

Food waste from the catering and hospitality sector

For many commercial food waste collection carriers getting new customers has been a problem when the price charged for a 240 ltr food waste bin does not compare to the  price for an 1100 ltr general waste bin.

Until legislation is brought in then the waste producer will obviously choose the cheapest option until forced to do so.This is a problem that many food waste carriers have faced, until recently.

The drivers in food producers having their commercial food waste collected are:

  • To improve their CSR ( corporate social responsibility ) This is generally from the larger companies who need to show to their customers, staff and shareholders that they are doing everything to help the environment are morally bound to recycle their food waste.
  • To divert their food waste from landfill and aim to have a zero waste to landfill solution. This has been adopted by many blue chip companies including M & S.
  • Rising annual landfill tax is forcing many businesses to recycle their food waste as at least a cost neutral excerscise if not actually saving money in the first year.
  • Complying with their declaration as regards the Waste Hierarchy.

It is this last point that has been missed by many carriers when tendering for new food waste business or looking to retain their current customers. Below is taken straight from the DEFRA website:

 

Waste Hierarchy

Many businesses are unaware of how significantly waste impacts on their bottom line. As the demand for materials grows worldwide, raising input costs, it makes sense for businesses to adopt the waste hierarchy.

Article 4 of the revised EU Waste Framework Directive (Directive 2008/98/EC) sets out five steps for dealing with waste, ranked according to environmental impact – the ‘waste hierarchy’.

Prevention, which offers the best outcomes for the environment, is at the top of the priority order, followed by preparing for re-use, recycling, other recovery and disposal, in descending order of environmental preference.

Stages Include
Prevention: Using less material in design and manufacture. Keeping products for longer; re-use. Using less hazardous materials
Preparing for re-use: Checking, cleaning, repairing, refurbishing, whole items or spare parts
Recycling: Turning waste into a new substance or product. Includes composting if it meets quality protocols
Other recovery: Includes anaerobic digestion, incineration with energy recovery, gasification and pyrolysis which produce energy (fuels, heat and power) and materials from waste; some backfilling
Disposal: Landfill and incineration without energy recovery

The waste hierarchy has been transposed into UK law through the Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2011. The Regulations came into force on 29 March 2011. The provisions relating to the hierarchy (set out at in Regulations 12, 15 and 35) will come into force on 28 September 2011.

What you need to do

If your business or organisation (including local authorities on behalf of householders) produces or handles waste (this includes importing, producing, carrying, keeping or treating waste; dealers or brokers who have control of waste, and anyone responsible for the transfer of waste), you must take all such measures as are reasonable in the circumstances to:

  • prevent waste, and
  • apply the waste hierarchy when you transfer waste.

Basically this means that producers of food waste have no alternative in recycling their food waste ( if they have the option to do so ) as opposed to sending it to landfill.

This point has not been overlooked by Eco Food Recycling, the southern based food waste carrier and broker, who offer a national food waste collection service with a zero waste to landfill ethos. They have increased there customer base in very difficult economic times and have provided a service that is wanted and required by the introduction of the Waste Hierarchy.

 


WRAP’s £10m Fund for Food Waste Processing Still Available

January 30th, 2012

Despite the upcoming rise in landfill tax and the financial benefits that energy-from-food-waste bioprocessing plants can generate, no council have applied for a share of the £10m fund made available by WRAP. Only one company was granted a loan so far and there are six others in the pipeline, all from businesses.

Food waste at landfill

Back in July last year the Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP) launched a scheme to finance the instalment of energy-from-food-waste bioprocessing plants for councils and businesses that were interested in reaping the financial benefits of such practice.

Since then only 7 projects have been submitted, all by companies, of which one has been granted the funding. Councils are yet to submit their projects.

“To date, we have seven formal applications in the pipeline, which we are very pleased with at such an early stage of the process. We would certainly look at applications from councils who apply. To date no councils have applied for the AD Loan Fund.” said a WRAP spokesman.

The AD Loan Fund

The ADLF (Anaerobic Digestion Loan Fund) can provide up to £1 million for local authorities private sector or community sector organisations to invest in equipments to optimise and increase food waste collection from small to medium sized enterprises, public sector buildings and larger businesses, and process it in anaerobic digestion (AD) plants.

With landfill tax due to increase to £64 per tonne this year councils could make significant savings by making use of the AD loan fund to invest in energy-from-food-waste bioprocessing plants and divert as much food waste as possible from landfills.

But it is not only on the financial side that councils would be reaping benefits. Environmentally speaking they would reduce their overall carbon footprint and contribute towards a zero waste Britain.

Applications for the current round of funding under the Anaerobic Digestion Loan Fund (ADLF) can be submitted to WRAP before 30 April this year. Individual loans range from £50,000 to £1 million, over a five-year payback period.

According to WRAP the fund is intended to be administered over a four-year period, with phased applications windows from July-October 2011, January-April 2012, June-September 2012 and December-March 2012/13.


Tips to Reduce Food Waste during the Holidays

December 13th, 2011

Christmas is just around the corner, the family gatherings, the presents and all that delicious food that we eat and waste. Yes I said waste! During the holidays we tend to not pay any attention to the amount of food wasted, which could be reused or recycled properly. Here are some tips to help you reduce food waste during the holidays.

Did you know that every year here in the UK we throw away 7.2 million tonnes of food from our homes? This costs an average family, with children, around £680 a year or £50 a month, not to mention the environmental implications.

1 – Learn from Previous Years

I’m sure this is not your first Christmas and it won’t be your last either, so by trying to remember what was wasted last year could help you reduce your waste this year.This can be hard because everybody wants to make sure they don’t skimp on their Christmas dinner but try to be realistic with portion sizes.

Remember what the least popular dishes from last year and either make less of them or substitute them with new dishes this year and keep a record for future years.

2 – Store and distribute.

Plastic containers are an option to store your leftovers but to avoid eating turkey, pumpkin pie and other sliced, diced and baked food from Christmas until mid January, why not distribute some leftovers to your relatives? Prepare take away portions into plastic containers for them to take away with them when they leave.

3 – Be Creative with your Leftovers

There are countless options to turn your leftovers into delicious and creative meals. Sandwiches, curries and stews can be made with leftovers from turkey and ham. Turkey’s carcass is well know to make a good stock but if you don’t feel like doing it straight away you can freeze and use it on a later date.

Smoked salmon leftovers can be added to scrambled eggs and put onto toasted muffins or toast. A great option for Boxing Day breakfast with a Bucks fizz!

LoveFoodHateWate.com has an extensive list of ideas and suggestions to help you throw away as little food as possible this holiday.

4 – Organise a Neighbourhood Collection Service

If your county doesn’t have a food waste collection service try to organize an independent food waste collection service from an independent food waste collection and recycling company like Eco Food Recycling.

Not every Local Authority operates a kerbside collection for residential food waste and commercial food waste is totally neglected leaving Hotels, Restaurants, Pubs, Schools and Company Canteens to use Eco Food Recycling in their quest to divert food waste from landfill.

Any business that requires a food waste collection in the UK can contact Eco Food Recycling who will arrange for your food waste to be fully recycled and improve your carbon footprint. At the same time your CSR will benefit from a zero waste to landfill solution.

Those were our tips to help you reduce food waste these holidays. Got a tip you would like share? Use the comments below or head to our Facebook Page and post your tip there.


Britain’s Food Waste Collection and Recycling has Tripled

November 28th, 2011

Last week (21st November) WRAP finally published the results of its survey “A study of the UK organics recycling industry 2009″ which revealed that food waste collection for recycling and composting tripled in less than one year.

WRAP’s survey was commissioned in partnership with the Association for Organics Recycling (AfOR), the Anaerobic Digestion and Biogas Association (ADBA) and the Renewable Energy Association (REA). They found that separate food waste collection by local authorities rose from 36,000 tonnes in 2008/09 to over 110,000 in April-December 2009. The amount collected has increased six-fold since 2007/08.

Since 2006, WRAP and the afore mentioned industry organisations, have been analysing the UK’s organics recycling industry but this year’s methodology has been improved compared with that applied in previous years. This has ensured the results are more reliable and comprehensive, it has also strengthened insights into their results and the implications.

The study is a complete analysis of the UK’s organic recycling industry from segregation for collection, to the full range of organic waste treatment processes, including anaerobic digestion (AD), in-vessel composting (IVC), mechanical biological treatment (MBT), open air windrow (OAW) composting and thermophilic aerobic digestion (TAD).

Highlights Fact & Figures

• A total of 309 organics recycling sites were identified as operational in 2009, comprising 281 permitted composting sites, 17 AD sites, nine MBT sites, plus two TAD sites (described in Section 3.1).
• Just under 6 million tonnes (Mt) of organic waste was treated at these sites in 2009, this represents an 8.9% growth from the 2008/9 survey excluding MBT.
• 5.5Mt of waste recycled at AD, permitted composting (IVC and OAW) and TAD sites, representing 93% of the total quantity of input waste to the industry
• 0.4Mt processed at MBT sites
• The industry was dominated by a large number of operators running one or two sites (75% of all operators are in this category
• The aggregate turnover of the UK organics recycling industry was estimated to be £229M (Section 3.3.2, Table 3.19);
• The permitted composting sector was estimated to have a turnover of £187M;
• Turnover per tonne of material at composting sites ranged from £30 (OAW composting systems) to £61 (IVC systems);
• The AD sector was estimated to have a turnover of £11M, calculated to be equivalent to £105/t;
• Business rates were estimated to cost composting sites £2.45/t of material processed
• A minimum of 2325 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees were engaged in organics recycling
• The composting sector is thought to be largely reliant upon gate fees as the primary source of revenue in their business models.
• Aerobic composting was the dominant treatment method, accounting for 91% of permitted/licensed sites and 90% of waste. 17 AD plants (5.5%) were in operation, although these only treated 1.0% of the total quantity of input waste.

For a copy of the full report click HERE.

As a succinct conclusion from this survey we can say that that the quantity of compost manufactured in the UK is growing year on year and still is the main organic waste treatment process. However, food waste recycling by IVC (in vessel composting) showed the greatest increase in quantities of food waste treated. While Anaerobic Digestions (AD) showed no significant changes but new government policies to take place in the following years will certainly change those figures.

These findings are in line with Eco Food Recycling’s growth rate, who have recently achieved the staggering mark of 1 million kilos of food waste collected and recycled in only 8 months of operations. Since this figure was reached the company has reached it’s next million in only 3 months and business is growing at a rapid rate.

The contents of this article used as reference data from the following websites:

http://www.organics-recycling.org.uk/
http://www.wrap.org.uk/
http://www.adbiogas.co.uk/
http://www.r-e-a.net/


Food waste collections on the increase

September 9th, 2011

Food waste collection and recycling company Eco Food Recycling reached the landmark of 1 million kgs of food waste in their first twelve months of collections.

The landmark of 1,000 tonnes of food waste which is collected and then recycled at Eco Sustainable Solutions site next to Bournemouth Airport is turned into a nutrient rich compost after a prolonged 14 week process.

Eco Food Recycling collect commercial food waste from hotels, restaurants, pubs, shopping centres, food producers, schools and universities, leisure and theme parks as well as company canteens to name a few.

Although the vast majority of the commercial food waste is collected locally before being taken to the disposal site the company also operate a national food waste collection and recycling service through its network partnership programme.

Food waste collections are on the increase and Eco Food Recycling are being inundated with requests from all parts of the hospitality and catering sector of the market. By having a disposal site so close to hand as Eco Sustainable Solutions is a bonus as it is recognised as one of the finest in vessel composting facilities in the country.

Food waste will shortly be going to the new AD plant that is being constructed near Dorchester where the food waste will be turned into renewable energy.

Images courtesy of Deep South Media.

Commercial food waste - Andy Jones, Peter Hardy, Simon Heaps

Eco Food Recycling Directors Andy Jones and Simon Heaps with Peter Hardy from Eco Sustainable Solutions


Eco Food Recycling expand into new collection area’s in the south

August 29th, 2011

Eco Food Recycling the leading independant food waste collection and recycling company in the south of England have expanded their commercial food waste collection area to include Newbury, Andover and Wareham.

Commercial food waste collections are now made in Dorset, Hampshire, Berkshire, Witshire, Surrey and Sussex on their fleet of vehicles but Eco Food Recycling are now also able to offer a national food waste collection service through their national partnership programme.


Food waste collection and recycling figures rise by 800%

August 29th, 2011


Food waste created from the catering and hospitality sector


Southern based commercial food waste collection and recycling company Eco Food Recycling have seen dramatic growth in their business as they enter their second year of food waste collections.

The company who are now the leading southern independant food waste collection and recycling specialist commenced commercial food waste collections in August 2010 and by the end of December last year were collecting 30 tonnes of food waste per month.

With collections of commercial food waste coming from the catering and hospitality sector that includes Hotels, Restaurants and Pubs along with food producers and company canteens the rise in collections has increased in excess of 800% as the company are now collecting over 260 tonnes of food waste per month.

Commercial food waste that is collected by Eco Food Recycling can be either as a straightforward bin collection or in bulk by containers and  enclosed skip compactors where tonnage price and haulage is arranged.

Eco Food Recycling operate with their own vehicles throughout Dorset, Hampshire, Berkshire, Wiltshire, Surrey and Sussex whereby all commercial food waste collected is 100 % recycled following the company’s zero waste to landfill ethos.

As well as collecting commercial food waste on their fleet of vehicles Eco Food Recycling also offer a national food waste collection service through their national food waste collection partnership programme.


Hospitality and Catering Food Waste collected in abundance by Eco Food Recycling

July 10th, 2011

Hospitality and catering food waste accounts for millions of tonnes per year and Eco Food Recycling the leading independant food waste collection and recycling company in the south are collecting from some of the biggest names in the UK.

The hospitality sector includes hotels, pubs and restaurants when you are talking about food waste and Eco Food Recycling are collecting and recycling food waste from famous names such as Whitbread, Premier Inn,Beefeater, Hotel du Vin, Malmaison and Ramada to name but a few.

Catering food waste accounts for a high percentage of commercial food waste in the UK and includes schools, Colleges and Universities as well as company canteens. Eco Food Recycling are currently collecting from three B & Q sites at their headquarters in Chandlers Ford along with Universities at Southampton and Winchester as well as local schools in Bournemouth.

Eco Food Recycling use a local food waste disposal site in Bournemouth for all of their hospitality and catering food waste and  a lot of the food waste collected is from a local shopping centre and a nearby premium leisure park. Theme parks such as Paultons Park at Ower near Southampton have their food waste collected by Eco Food Recycling and have been reaping the rewards in their increased recycling figures.

Another major coup for the Ringwood based food waste collection and recycling company is the agreement to collect all food waste from 18 Waitrose supermarkets in the south of england.

As well as these large corporate names the company are also collecting food waste from businesses of all sizes as they too look to divert food waste from landfill.

Eco Food Recycling offer a national food waste collection, disposal and recycling service to the hospitality and catering sector in the UK


Food waste recycling features high on DEFRA waste review

June 19th, 2011

Caroline Spelman, Secretary of State DEFRA

DEFRA produced its Government Review of Waste Policy in England 2011  this week ( 14th June ) and food waste collections both commercial and domestic featured very highly as the Government looks to divert waste from landfill.

Caroline Spelman pointed out in her Ministerial Foreward:

Waste is a major contributor to methane emissions and, if not managed properly, can harm our environment and damage communities. Waste can also be a source of renewable energy, and a source of valuable materials to enable a more sustainable use of our material resources.

We are committed to working towards a zero waste economy as part of the transition to a green economy and our committment to be the greenest government ever.

Together we can go further and faster to move waste out of landfill towards greater recycling, re-use and, in particular, greater waste prevention.

Food waste in particular had a big part to play in the waste review and the following extracts highlighted the problems that food waste from the commercial and residential sectors can affect all of us.

We have already identified food waste as a priority waste-stream for action as it goes
to landfill in considerable quantities, and accounts for almost half of all waste CO2eq
emissions. The total annual food waste arisings in Britain are estimated at around
16 million tonnes with at least 40% of this disposed to landfill.

Our overall, long-term, vision is that:
■  We substantially reduce the amount of food wasted;

■ Food waste that does arise is recognised as a valuable resource, and is processed to produce renewable energy and a bio fertiliser so that nutrients are returned to the soil;

■ No food waste goes to landfill.

Landfill should be the last resort for biodegradable waste. The landfill tax will remain the key driver
to divert waste from landfill and remains necessary to ensure we meet key EU targets in 2020.

These are some key points that have been selected so that commercial food waste can be identified to be diverted from landfill and processed either by IVC ( in vessel composting ) or AD ( anaerobic digestion ).

Eco Food Recycling offer a commercial food waste collection and recycling service across Dorset, Hampshire, Wiltshire, Berkshire, Surrey and Sussex and now are pleased to announce that they can offer a national food waste collection and recycling service through its extensive partnership programme around the UK.


Eco Food Recycling secure food waste agreement with Waitrose

June 17th, 2011

Waitrose - Ringwood Branch Manager with Andy Jones and Simon Heaps from Eco Food Recycling

Food waste bins on site at Waitrose, Wimborne

These are very busy and exciting times for Ringwood based food waste specialists, ECO Food Recycling Ltd. Since they started trading in May 2010 there has been a steady build up of interest and business, with many local and national companies adopting a food waste recycling policy.

The most recent blue chip company to utilise the service is Waitrose, the food chain of the John Lewis Partnership.  Cawleys, who have the national food waste contract for the John Lewis Partnership, have awarded the southern area to ECO Food Recycling.

After several meetings and a site visit to ECO Sustainable Solutions at Parley, Waitrose Recycling & Waste Manager, Mike Walters and Cawleys key account manager for Waitrose, Fiona Serrecchia, were more than satisfied that ECO Food Recycling would be able to offer the level of service and support Waitrose required.

ECO Food Recycling will be collecting from eighteen Waitrose supermarkets in the South of England. There will be collections twice a week from June, including local stores in Ringwood, Winton, Parkstone, Wimborne and Christchurch. Initially the waste will go for composting at ECO Sustainable Solutions in Parley but, once their AD plant (Anaerobic Digestion) at Piddle Hinton is operational later this year, all of the waste from the 18 branches will be turned into renewable energy.

Mike Walters of Waitrose says “We’re passionate about protecting the environment – and so are our customers. We are constantly working across our business to minimise our impact.  We’ve been sending food waste to anaerobic digestion since 2008, and for us it is the best route for disposing of the food we cannot use, as it produces a positive output.  We’re also dedicated to reducing food waste throughout our supply chain and promoting practical ways to help shoppers reduce their food waste at home.”

Month-on-month collection figures have risen dramatically as more and more business see the benefits of recycling their food waste. On average, ECO Food Recycling are now collecting over 100 tonnes of food waste a month which will increase once Waitrose collections commence. Although this waste stream is only 20% of the volume of any businesses waste it can often equate to 80% of the weight. By having it collected a business can make a significant reduction in their carbon footprint figures, manage their waste streams more effectively and recycle in a more environmentally friendly manner.

With the impending waste review likely to outline stricter guidelines for the disposal of food waste, ECO Food Recycling Director Andy Jones feels now is the time for companies to act “ So many companies wait until the last minute to implement change and the vast majority have no idea how much food waste they produce. It can take time to bed in a food waste solution so we work very hard to ensure our customers have the right solution for the amount they produce, taking into account seasonal fluctuations and any other influencing factors”

For further details contact:  sales@ecofoodrecycling.co.uk or view the companies website www.ecofoodrecyling.co.uk


Business food waste collection and recycling on the increase ahead of waste review

June 12th, 2011

Food waste at landfill

With the imminent publication of the DEFRA’S waste review strategy next week, which is expected to propose legislation on food waste being diverted from landfill in the future,momemtum is building from many sectors to divert food waste from landfill immediately.

Eco Food Recycling the southern based food waste collection and recycling company who offer a national UK food waste collection round are being inundated with enquiries to collect commercial food waste from businesses of all sizes.

Hotels, Restaurants, Pub chains,Schools and Universities, Company Canteens, Supermarkets and Food Producers are among the businesses that are looking to start the service from Eco Food Recycling shortly as they look to increase their recycling figures by diverting the food waste from landfill and having it 100 % recycled.

With the recent rise in landfill tax the monetary factor for food waste collection and recycling can actually become “cost neutral” as environmentally minded companies look to recycle food waste before legislation forces them in the future.

Food waste recycling normally is split into two processes, AD ( anaerobic digestion ) and IVC ( in vessel composting ) and Eco Food Recycling are fully committed to both food waste recycling methods as they support their zero waste to landfill ethos, now and in the future.

Currently all food waste collected by Eco Food Recycling is taken to Eco Sustainable Solutions near Bournemouth Airport where the food waste is processed by in vessel composting. In the early stages of 2012 a new AD plant will be opened in West Dorset and the food waste will be turned into renewable energy.

Eco Food Recycling offer  commercial food waste collection and recycling rounds in Dorset, Hampshire, Wiltshire, Berkshire, Surrey and Sussex along with a national food waste collection service in association with its partnership programme around the UK.


Eco Food Recycling food waste destined for AD

June 11th, 2011

Trelawney Dampney - MD - Eco Sustainable Solutions

Eco Food Recycling collecting from a leading pub chain

Eco Food Recycling the leading southern based food waste collection and recycling company will soon be sending their food waste collections to AD ( anaerobic digestion ).

Currently all food waste collected by Eco Food Recycling is taken to an IVC ( in vessel composting ) facility where after a prolonged 12/14 week process the food waste is turned into compost. The site is owned and operated by Eco Sustainable Solutions who are building a new AD plant near Dorchester that is due to open in the early part of 2012.

Eco Food Recycling collect commercial food waste from Hotels, Restaurants, Pubs, Shopping Centres, Leisure Parks, Company Canteens, Care Homes,Food Producers, Supermarkets, Schools and Universities along with individual outlets from businesses of all sizes on their collection rounds.

A national food waste collection service is now available from Eco Food Recycling in co-operation with their extensive partnership programme around the UK. Operating a zero waste to landfill ethos all food waste that is collected is 100% recycled using either IVC or AD technology.

Anaerobic Digestion processes take food waste and turn it into renewable energy. This is a fully sustainable solution for businesses that are looking to divert food waste away from landfill.

Eco Food Recycling operate a food waste collection and recycling service in Dorset, Hampshire, Wiltshire, Berkshire, Surrey and Sussex along with a nationwide food collection service on demand.


NISP use Eco Food Recycling as case study on food waste collections

June 5th, 2011


Eco Food Recycling invited to present at Food Waste 2011

June 4th, 2011


Castlepoint Shopping Park, Bournemouth


Eco Food Recycling the southern based food waste collection and recycling company have been invited to present at Food Waste 2011, Mayfair Conference Centre, London on 14th July a conference based around the collection, processing and energy recovery of food waste.

The presentation will  feature the case study of Castlepoint Shopping Park in Bournemouth and the implementation and success of the food waste recycling that has been conducted by Eco Food Recycling since the commencement of the service in August 2010. Simon Heaps, Director of Eco Food Recycling and Peter Matthews, General Manager of Castlepoint Shopping Park will explain the benefits that have resulted since the landfill diversion of food waste started at the Park.

The conference is organised by Recycling & Waste World and will feature Lord Henley, Under Secretary of State for DEFRA along with many leading figures from the waste industry specialising in food waste and energy recovery from that waste stream.

Eco Food Recycling collect commercial food waste from many sources of food production including Hotels, Restaurants, Schools and Universities, Pub chains, Leisure and Theme Parks, Shopping Centres and numerous food producers.

The area covered by Eco Food Recycling for food waste collection and recycling is Dorset, Hampshire, Wiltshire, Berkshire, Surrey and Sussex whereby all commercial food waste collected is 100% recycled.

A national food waste collection and recycling service is offered by Eco Food Recycling in partnership with their network of food waste collection companies around the UK.


Major Hotel chain expand food waste collections with Eco Food Recycling

June 4th, 2011

Hotel du Vin, Poole

Malmaison Hotel in Reading

Eco Food Recycling the southern based independant food waste collection and recycling company have been selected to roll out further sites within the Hotel du Vin and Malmaison chain to collect food waste, have it recycled and increase their landfill diversion figures.

After a successful two month trial at Hotel du Vin, Winchester where 5.5 tonnes of food waste was produced in the 8 week trial period the green light was given to introduce the food waste collection and recycling service to sites in Poole and Reading. Both the Hotel du Vin in Poole and Malmaison in Reading will commence food waste collections from Eco Food Recycling in early June.

Bournemouth based waste management company,1st Waste Management Consultants, who handle the waste streams for the group have selected Eco Food Recycling for the new sites because of the professionalism shown during the trial along with data management reporting clearly showing bin lifts and landfill diversion figures.

Eco Food Recycling offer a food waste collection and recycling service to Hotels of all sizes in Dorset, Hampshire, Wiltshire, Berkshire, Surrey and Sussex whereby all food waste collected is 100 % recycled.

Eco Food Recycling can also offer a national coverage of food waste collections through their extensive partnership programme that they have built up with similar strategically placed food waste recycling businesses around the UK.


Food waste collections on the agenda at Stonehenge

May 2nd, 2011

Sarsen Trail competitors heading for Stonehenge

Witshire Wildlife Trust chose Eco Food Recycling to handle their food waste when they held the Sarsen Trail event, a 26 mile route from Avebury to Stonehenge.

In excess of 2,500 people either ran, walked or biked along the route this weekend ( Sunday May 1st ) and the environment was high on the agenda for the WWT as they enrolled food waste collection and recycling specialists Eco Food Recycling to collect strategically placed food waste bins along the route.

Events of this nature are handled by the Ringwood based food waste collection experts on a regular basis and they are used to the demands that high spectator and participant events produce. Food waste in abundance needs to be recycled and Eco Food Recyling currently have this waste stream disposed of at a local IVC ( in vessel composting ) facility.

Food waste bins can be supplied and collected at times to fit in with any organisation and advice given as to what waste can be placed within the bins.

Eco Food Recycling currently offer a food waste collection and recycling service in Dorset, Hampshire, Wiltshire, Berkshire, Surrey, Sussex, Somerset, Avon and Bristol whereby all food waste collected is 100 % recycled.


Food waste collections on the increase in the south of england with Eco Food Recycling

April 28th, 2011

Eco Food Recycling the leading independant food waste collection and recycling company in the south have added to their fleet in response to increased business from their ever growing list of clients.

The Ringwood based food waste collection and recycling company have put another vehicle on the road as their collection service has expanded to include Dorset, Hampshire, Wiltshire, Berkshire, Surrey,Sussex, Somerset, Avon and Bristol.

The increase in landfill tax at the start of April has had a dramatic impact on the business of Eco Food Recycling as businesses are now looking very closely at costs as their general waste bins have gone up from their current waste carriers.

The option of 100 % recycling food waste as opposed to landfill is starting to appeal to many food producing companies as they strive for a zero waste to landfill solution for their food waste.

Eco Food Recycling offer a food waste collection and recycling service in Dorset, Hampshire, Wiltshire, Berkshire, Surrey, Sussex, Somerset, Avon and Bristol whereby all food waste collected is 100 % recycled.


Eco Food Recycling take delivery on new food waste vehicle

April 28th, 2011

Eco Food Recycling have taken delivery of a new vehicle to add to their fleet. The new NTM 7.5 tonne vehicle was delivered in response to an ever growing order book of food waste collections within their area.

The Ringwood based specialist food waste collection and recycling company have revised their projections for 2011 food waste collections due to increased business and expansion of their customer base within the hotel and restaurant sector.

Food waste collection and recycling is a very hot topic at present and Eco Food Recycling, the leading independant food waste collection company in the south, are being inundated with requests for the collection and disposal of commercial food waste from all parts of the country.

Through their extensive partners around the country Eco Food Recycling are able to offer a national food waste collection and recycling service to businesses of all sizes.



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Eco Food Recycling Ltd - 36 Wayside Road, St Leonards, Ringwood, Hants, BH24 2SJ - Email: sales@ecofoodrecycling.co.uk