Haulage and Treatment of Domestic Mixed Recyclables (Container Mix)

Tender description

Wigan Council is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced supplier to haul and treat it's mixed recyclables (container mix). The waste stream consists of glass, metal and plastic packaging which has been collected from households at the kerbside. The provider will be expected to have the capacity to handle approximately 18,000 tonnes of mixed recycling per annum, equivalent to 80-90 tonnes per operational day. They will be required to collect the material daily, and ensure it is sorted into separate material streams that meet the necessary standard for use/sale into the recycling sector. The contractor will be responsible for all aspects of the contract: 1) Haulage 2) Waste Acceptance 3) Treatment Facility 4) End Markets and End Use 5) Contact Management and Data Assurance 6) Contingency 7) Social Value The contract is for 6 years consisting of an initial 3-year term and two possible extension of two years and one year respectively. Keywords: Dry Recycling, Recycling facility, recycling, Container mix, MRF