WSR Recycling Limited has been awarded a business growth grant by Halton Borough Council (under the Regional Growth Fund) following a rigorous process. The grant has been very well received and has enabled WSR to further develop its existing business by recruiting an additional 10 staff (recruited locally from the surrounding areas) and also by safeguarding a number of jobs within the company. It has also enabled WSR to invest in new Plant & Machinery. WSR would like to thank all involved in the process and would like to take the opportunity to thank existing staff for all their hard work and support. WSR would like to welcome new staff into the business and looks forward to working together so that the business longevity can be sustained so that they can continue to serve the local community, Local Authorities and their many valued customers.

WSR Sponsor The Maries U9’s Vikings Rugby Team

WSR are pleased to have sponsored the team for the last season. Coaches Ste Cowell, Phil Neeves and Andrew Vickers inform us that the team are doing really well.  Keep up the good work everyone!

Jack Neeves, Preston Ince and Douglas Swift are displaying the new kit.

New waste contract boosts local economy and environment in Merseyside

Viridor delivers innovative local solution in partnership with Merseyside Recycling and Waste Authority

Liverpool, 29 July 2015: Merseyside’s local economy has received a boost this month as operations started on a new residual waste contract between leading UK waste management company Viridor and Merseyside Recycling and Waste Authority (MRWA).

The new contract ensures that 20,000 tonnes of waste will be diverted away from landfill in a short-term partnership that brings immediate environmental and economic benefits for Merseyside.  After pre-treatment into a fuel, the waste will be transformed into renewable energy at Viridor’s Runcorn Energy Recovery Facility (ERF).

Viridor has partnered with local recycling and waste services business, WSR Recycling Ltd. to deliver wider benefits to the Merseyside area.  WSR will be responsible for pre-treatment of the left over residual waste (waste which cannot be recycled by householders) at their Widnes base, including some extraction of any remaining valuable recyclables such as metals and the production of Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF), a processed fuel which is produced from shredding and sorting of solid waste.

Once prepared, the fuel will be transported on modern bulk haulage vehicles which minimise the number of road movements to Viridor’s Runcorn ERF which provides renewable energy in the form of electricity and heat into the adjacent INEOS Chlor site. Runcorn ERF can handle up to 850,000 tonnes of RDF a year, making it one of the largest facilities of its kind in Europe.

This collaboration with local business underlines Viridor’s commitment to investing in the local economy by supporting authentic regional supply chains. Through the contract, MRWA will achieve improved landfill diversion performance and greater economic efficiencies than previous landfill disposal.

Viridor is a proud investor in the short-term contact with the MRWA. The contract, which began on 1 July 2015, will run for an initial term of nine months until 31 March 2016, with the option of a further six month extension to provide interim services until their long term RRC contract comes on line.  Viridor was chosen as a preferred bidder on the basis of improved cost and environmental impact.

Alex Murray, Director of Operations for the MRWA, said: “We are pleased to have established a waste solution which provides greater environmental benefits to the local community such as landfill diversion and that offers a reduced cost to the residents of Merseyside.”

Richard Jenkins, Viridor’s Regional Managing Director, added: “Viridor is delighted to be working in partnership with the Merseyside Recycling and Waste Authority to deliver a locally-led waste solution that brings both economic and environmental benefits to Merseyside.  This new partnership will result in more waste being diverted from landfill, sending RDF to Runcorn ERF, which provides renewable electricity and heat to the adjacent INEOS Chlor site.”

WSR will be featuring on BBC Radio Merseyside on Thursday 10.9.15 at 8.25am.

On 14 July 2015 Saints Peter and Paul RC High School visited WSR as part of their Enrichment Week. The Year 8 students had an insight into the waste industry and how their waste is processed.

Peter Reay, Careers Adviser at the school quote:

“Thanks very much for arranging yesterday’s visit. Both the staff and the students found it really interesting. Thanks also for all of the support that WSR has given the college over this academic year. It is very much appreciated and we hope to continue with this positive relationship in the future.”

WSR are pleased to welcome Geoff McCormick to the team as the new General Manager. Geoff has vast knowledge and experience of transport, logistics and the waste/recycling industry gained over many years. Geoff will be taking over from Ross Mackenzie, previous General Manager.  Ross is now moving on to pastures new and WSR wish him all the best in his new role.  WSR has seen significant changes and improvements during Ross's time with WSR and we would like to thank him for his contributions. Ross commented "I have enjoyed my time at WSR, and I really am convinced that it is the "most improved" company I have worked in".

Again, best wishes to Ross and a big warm welcome to Geoff who we are sure will continue adding value and making improvements at WSR.