A key step toward doubling aluminium recycling and preparing for the UK Deposit Return Scheme.
Novelis Latchford has achieved a major milestone in its ambitious expansion project: the commissioning of new bag houses. This development marks a critical step toward doubling the site’s capacity to recycle used beverage cans (UBCs) and supporting the UK’s upcoming Deposit Return Scheme (DRS).
The $90 million investment announced last year is transforming Latchford into a state-of-the-art recycling hub. Once fully operational, the site will be able to process 100% of the aluminium cans collected under the future UK DRS, ensuring a truly local, circular aluminium economy.
The new bag houses are part of a broader upgrade that includes a dedicated dross house and advanced technologies for shredding, sorting, de-coating, and melting. Together, these enhancements will increase annual recycling capacity by 85 kilotonnes, reduce carbon emissions by more than 350,000 tonnes CO₂e per year across Novelis Europe, and deliver aluminium with even higher recycled content.
This milestone is not just about technology; it’s about impact. By strengthening the UK’s recycling infrastructure, Novelis is facilitating to keep valuable materials in the country, reduce reliance on imports, and support customers in reaching their sustainability goals.
This milestone is part of a strategic initiative in Novelis Europe, actively contributing toward achieving our Novelis Vision 3×30. By 2030, we aim to reach a 75% recycled content across our entire product portfolio, reduce CO₂ emissions to below 3 tons per ton of flat rolled aluminium, and further strengthen the circular economy.
