Waste & Recycling
Waste & Recycling Overview
The waste management sector handles more than 200 million tonnes of waste every year from UK households. Since 1970 the carbon emissions from waste management have reduced by 70% to approximately 5% of national carbon emissions, driven by an increase to more than 4,000 waste treatment facilities and the removal of biowaste from landfill. Future policy provides opportunity to support further avoidance from landfill and managing waste as resources through circular economy principles.
Services For Waste & Recycling
WRM specialise in providing the following services to the Waste & Recycling sector
Carbon Footprinting
Scientifically quantify the carbon footprint of your product or organisation.
Learn MoreCarbon Literacy
Become a Carbon Literate Organisation through WRM’s bespoke training support.
Learn MoreCarbon Redution Plans
Map out your path to net zero with strategically aligned timescales and interventions.
Learn MoreHealth & Safety
Protect your staff and business to meet and maintain industry best practice.
Learn MoreInvestment Due Diligence
Evaluate business opportunities that de-risk and unlock investment.
Learn MoreManagement Systems
Install systems that drive efficiency, meet international standards and embed continuous improvement.
Learn MorePermitting
Gain the consents required to operate your waste operation or regulated installation.
Learn MorePlanning
Maximise your asset potential and realise your project ambitions by gaining development approval.
Learn MoreProcurement
Achieve your best potential outcome for your business or for your local residents.
Learn MoreSustainability Strategy
Develop a clear path for your organisation to have a sustainable future.
Learn MoreTechnical Feasibility
Obtain independent technical advise that provides assurance to enable clear decision making.
Learn MoreHow We Make It Possible
At WRM we support the waste and recycling sector to deliver the service and infrastructure that underpins the UK recycling and landfill diversion performance.
Our range of services can support you from concept through to development and into operations.
Our Clients
We are proud to have supported a number of prestigious clients.
Recent Projects
Check out some of our recent projects to learn more about our diverse experience.
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust – Green Plan
The Brief Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (LTHT) approached WRM Sustainability…
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LYPFT – Waste Compliance Audit
The Brief Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LYPFT)…
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Surrey County Council – Food Waste Procurement Support
The Brief WRM were appointed by Surrey County Council to…
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NHS NECS – Corporate Social Responsibility Strategy
The Brief NHS North England Commissioning Support (NECS) collaborated with WRM Sustainability…
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Vital Earth – Occupational Dust Monitoring
The Brief Vital Earth operate a large In-Vessel Composting (IVC)…
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GVA Bilfinger — Midlands Waste Site Expert Witness Support
About The Client GVA Bilfinger are an international real estate…
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A key aspect of the work was to identify and fully quantify the full range of organic waste collection and treatment options available to GMCA and its nine collection authorities. WRM were able to provide this advice as a result of our expertise in organic waste systems, and as a result of over fifteen years of strategy and cost modelling work.
I have worked with WRM for a number of years and always found them to be knowledgeable and hardworking. This was no different whilst working on multiple projects all at the same time.
We were very happy with the level of competence and professionalism WRM displayed throughout the entire process in the production of our response to the regulator.
Overall, a well delivered project; timely and with good communication throughout. Great to work with likeminded professionals who also offered alternative project options.
A key part of the project was to differentiate and capture the legal compliance requirements that apply to the different product origin and distribution models adopted by the company. WRM delivered the scope of works beyond our expectations.
WRM diligently managed the entire process aiding us in successfully completing the Regulation 61 BAT Assessment. Their strong technical knowledge in combination with effective communication channels led to a very efficient process.
WRM managed the planning application process in line with our expectations, dealing with the Local Authority planning department as well as sub-contractors on our behalf. They kept us informed throughout the entire process and ultimately acquired planning approval for our requirements.
WRM conducted a full appraisal of this investment opportunity in line with our expectation. The technical knowledge and market insight presented by WRM proved valuable in ascertaining the commercial risks and uncertainties associated with the investment opportunity.
WRM have an excellent technical understanding of the permitting process and our requirements. We continue to use WRM as a partner we can rely on to help us continually develop our Anaerobic Digestion assets.
The blend of technical knowledge and market insight offered by the WRM team was particularly valuable in understanding commercial risks associated with this investment opportunity.
A key objective of this project was to quickly identify the waste material and to understand the liability presented by the stockpiles. WRM’s combined technical understanding, awareness of legislation and classification procedures, and market knowledge was fundamental in meeting this objective.
WRM applied their strong technical knowledge and perception of the commercial context to deliver expert witness support in a discreet manner that provided confidence to the receivership management team.
WRMs experience and understanding of the organics sector and high level of service was notable throughout the procurement. The flexibility shown by the WRM team following the change in procurement approach was instrumental to concluding the contract in a timely manner.
The WRM team provided a complete package of support to meet the HAZOP requirement. By applying a collaborative approach, the work drew on WRM’s wider experience and in-depth knowledge of our team to deliver a robust and complete assessment.
As organic waste specialists, the WRM team were able to provide a good level of insight into various food waste collection options. This was supported by detailed knowledge of costs and market dynamics which supported the feasibility aspect of the project.
WRM worked independently and diligently to produce a full suite of comprehensive method statements for a leading organic waste recycling company that helped support a strong tender bid, including the attainment of the highest technical score on the food waste lot. The bid resulted in the award of the Food and Green Waste Treatment Services for a 5 year contract.
WRM helped us to obtain and maintain our environmental permit. WRM provide a professional and flexible service and are always available to deal with any questions or comments either we, or the EA have.
Due to WRM’s commitment to understanding our needs, the PAS system was suited to the business and could easily be integrated into our current operations. WRM were highly impressive in responding to our internal time pressures and in delivering a high quality management system that gained certification.
WRM have been very professional and practical in their approach to our AD plant feasibility study. They have been very communicative at every stage and timely in both obtaining quotes and producing the final document which was thorough and clearly written.
WRM managed the entire environmental permitting process aiding us in successfully achieving a bespoke permit variation containing the approval of our fire prevention plan. Their strong technical knowledge in combination with effective communication channels led to a very efficient application process.
WRM provided a prompt and thorough response to tender, resulting in the successful award of a green waste contract for RRS.
WRM provided a thorough procurement service to help us identify the best system and provider to meet our needs. We are now progressing the project with confidence as a result of this process.
WRM have exceeded our expectations with their technical knowledge and dedicated team of professional consultants. They kept us informed throughout the entire process, which was very valuable to us.
WRM have excellent technical understanding of our process and our requirements. We continue to work with WRM as a partner we can rely on to help our company grow and meet strategic objectives.
WRM diligently managed the entire application process for our AD operation. They maintained constant communication with us, as the developers, and the local EA Officer ensuring there was no delay in issuing of the permit.
WRM came into this project and completely exceeded our expectations. They produced a very thorough report and presented a well researched and multi-factored conclusion that put us in a much greater position to consider our investment options.
The SRF drying/waste wood development is an important initiative for Wastecycle and therefore it was important that we made the right decisions based on factual information following robust due diligence of the technology providers. We are satisfied that WRM provided us with the confidence to make the right investment decision on the project.
WRM took the time to really understand our business to ensure the design of our Management System met not just the requirements of the ISO standards but also our own business needs. WRM were on hand every step of the way through both implementation and certification. Achieving certification to ISO 9001 & ISO 14001 is helping us to secure more business and stand out from the crowd.
WRM did a sterling job in drafting the large amount of technical tender documentation required in a constrained timescale. Thanks to their support the council received a good response to our market approach.
WRM have supported the growth of our companies by providing excellent specialist knowledge, managing challenging projects, and delivering on time. We continue to work with them as a safe pair of hands we can rely on.
We have contracted WRM to provide a number of consultancy services in the past and based upon the quality of the work that they delivered, we asked if they could provide occupational monitoring as well. WRM were happy to accommodate this request and conducted the monitoring at a time convenient to our requirements. Subsequently they produced a succinct and informative report that has helped us to carry out our internal due diligence and ensure the safety of our staff.
Need Assurance on Your Next Steps?
If your organisation is in need of an environmental or sustainability solution, the consultants at WRM can provide that assurance. Contact us today to learn more or to schedule a free, no-obligation consultation.
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