NEW REGIONAL AGGREGATION CENTRE IN NORTH
Universal Recycling of Mexborough, South Yorkshire, is working with Novelis as the company's aggregation centre for the North of England.
Mexborough-based recycling company Universal Recycling is working with Novelis, the world?s leading aluminium can recycler, taking on a key role in the company?s drive to develop the UK?s collection infrastructure for used aluminium drink cans.
As the aggregation centre for the North of England, Universal accepts loads of over half a tonne, which can be delivered either baled or loose; the cans are checked to ensure they meet the Novelis specification, and baled if necessary. Universal then transports the cans on to the plant in Warrington for reprocessing. Novelis has provided sorting and processing equipment to enable Universal to ensure the material collected for recycling meets the specification required by the plant.
Novelis Recycling established the regional aggregation centre network to improve operational efficiencies for its suppliers, and so make the business of aluminium can recycling more attractive. Novelis Recycling Commercial Manager Keith Guest explains:
?Used drink cans represent only a small fraction of the waste stream, and many of our suppliers are small businesses or community enterprises who would not find can recycling viable if they had to store material until they had a sufficient quantity to deliver to us in Warrington. Having a regional point which accepts smaller loads, and can handle loose material, has helped many recycling schemes become sustainable enterprises and helped towards the growth in the recycling rate for aluminium cans.
"There is also an additional benefit for the environment - having regional delivery points means that we are reducing transport miles and associated vehicle emissions. Our regional aggregation centres have been instrumental in the growth of aluminium can recycling in the UK, and as the recycling collection industry develops will continue to play a vital role in our success well into the future.?
John Hughes of Universal Recycling says: ?Becoming part of the Novelis Recycling network has been a great opportunity for our organisation. Recycling is becoming part of our everyday lives and, as part of the collection infrastructure, we have the opportunity to contribute towards the success of local authorities, other businesses and the UK economy, as we all strive to achieve recycling targets set by government.?
?Working with the world leader in aluminium recycling will provide many benefits. As well as practical assistance with equipment, we will have access to expertise, advice and support on a range of business development issues.?
