GMWDA Press Releases
22nd February 2010
Improvements to Nightingale Farm Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC), Bolton, are Completed
From December 2009 householders using the Nightingale Farm Recycling Centre in Blackrod, Bolton, have benefited from a number of improvements.
22nd Febraury 2010
The Greater Manchester Waste Disposal Authority (GMWDA) and their waste and recycling contractor Viridor Laing (Greater Manchester) Ltd (VLGM) are making speedy and positive progress on developing a new Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC) in Salford on land known as Boysnope Wharf.
22nd February 2010
The Greater Manchester Waste Disposal Authority (GMWDA) and their recycling and waste contractor Viridor Laing (Greater Manchester) Ltd (VLGM) have started works on two new HWRCs one in Manchester at Longley Lane, and one in Bolton at Hurstwood Court.
18th February 2010
GMWDA Wins European Waste Deal of the Year
European Waste Deal of the Year 2009 was awarded last Thursday (11th February) to GMWDA and the consortium who completed the Greater Manchester waste financing deal last year. The Project Finance awards by the Project Finance and Infrastructure magazine were the first of this type in the industry and have been running for eleven years.
17th February 2010
Peel Lane, Heywood Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC), in Rochdale Improvements Complete
The HWRC at Peel Lane reopened its doors for householders in December 2009, following a one month closure period to allow for redevelopment works to take place.
16th February 2010
Improvements to Beal Hey Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC), Oldham are Completed
Householders using the Beal Hey Household Waste Recycling Centre in Oldham have been benefiting from a number of improvements since December 2009.The HWRC at Beal Hey has been redeveloped to provide a modernised recycling facility for local users.
11th Febraury 2010
Works Start on New Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC) to Serve Residents of South Manchester
Manchester City Council, Greater Manchester Waste Disposal Authority (GMWDA) and their recycling and waste contractor Viridor Laing (Greater Manchester) Ltd (VLGM) have started works on a new Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC) in Sharston, Manchester, at Longley Lane.
11th February 2010
Work Starts on a New Household Waste Recycling Centre to Serve Residents of Bolton
Bolton Council, Greater Manchester Waste Disposal Authority (GMWDA) and their recycling and waste contractor Viridor Laing (Greater Manchester) Ltd (VLGM) have started works on a new HWRC in Bolton at Hurstwood Court.
8th February 2010
Spring Vale (Middleton, Rochdale) Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC) Closing for Improvements
The HWRC will CLOSE from Monday 15th February 2010 for two weeks, whilst part of the redevelopment works are carried out. The HWRC will reopen at the end of February 2010.
11th January 2010
GMWDA's Household Waste Recycling Centres Remain Open
Despite the current weather conditions, Greater Manchester Waste Disposal Authority’s network of Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs) are open and available to residents depositing household waste and recyclables.
21st December 2009
Director of Strategy and Communications Departs for New Challenges
Jane Hawkes the GMWDA Director of Strategy and Communications has announced her intention to leave the Authority at the end of the year, to pursue new opportunities.
20th November
GMWDA's Plan for Climate Change
Greater Manchester Waste Disposal Authority (GMWDA) has launched their Climate Change Action Plan (2009-2012) at the 5th Annual Waste Management Conference, held at the Crowne Plaza in Manchester on the 18th and 19th November.
19th November 2009
Greater Manchester Opens its First Major Facility
Greater Manchester Waste Disposal Authority (GMWDA) have officially opened the first major facility as part of providing state of the art recycling and waste treatment facilities for Greater Manchester.
19th October 2009
Success for Greater Manchester as Recycling and Composting Rates Continue to Rise
Greater Manchester Waste Disposal Authority (GMWDA) has today released their Annual Report for 2008/2009 highlighting increased recycling and composting rates within Greater Manchester.
11th August 2009
GMWDA Runner Up In Renewable Energy Deal Of The Year
Environmental Finance Magazine has awarded Greater Manchester Waste Disposal Authority’s (GMWDA) Private Finance Initiative (PFI) Waste and Recycling Contract runner-up position in the Renewable Energy Deal of the Year Award.
4th August 2009
Greater Manchester Waste Disposal Authority (GMWDA) working in partnership with nine of the Greater Manchester districts and Viridor Laing (Greater Manchester) Limited has had 100% success with securing planning applications for reconstruction and redevelopment of 23 sites for 36 facilities across Greater Manchester.
24th July 2009
John Bland’s Invitation to Join the Project Review Group (PRG)
John Bland Treasurer and Deputy Clerk to the Greater Manchester Waste Disposal Authority (GMWDA) is to join the Project Review Group (PRG), following an invitation from Her Majesty’s Treasury (HM Treasury).
23rd June 2009
GMWDA Chair and Vice Chair Unanimously Re-appointed
Councillor Neil Swannick and Councillor Michael Young have both been unanimously re-elected as Chair and Vice Chair of Greater Manchester Waste Disposal Authority (GMWDA), this took place at the Annual General Meeting on the 19 June 2009.
8th April 2009
Greater_Manchester's_£640m_Revolutionary Recycling Deal Signed
19th February 2009
Entwisle Road Facility, Rochdale Re-Opening For Trade Waste
In consultation with Rochdale MBC and in recognition of the need for waste facilities for small businesses and local traders, GMWDA is making arrangements for the Entwisle Road facility to re-open for use for mixed trade waste with effect from 9th March 2009. The site had been closed to traders in January 2008.
1st December 2008
GMWDA Confirms progress on its PFI Project
Greater Manchester Waste Disposal Authority and Viridor Laing are committed to achieving financial close, the main commercial aspects of the contract have been agreed and the Funders are now in their credit approvals processes, which are scheduled to take approximately 3 to 4 weeks.
18th September 2008
GMWDA Release Annual Report 2007/08
The Greater Manchester Waste Disposal Authority (GMWDA) today released its Annual Report for 2007/08, the report reviews performance for the year highlighting the key challenges facing the authority for 2008/09.
12th September 2008
GMWDA Raises The Bar For Recycling
Greater Manchester Waste Disposal Authority (GWWDA) has announced that it has raised the height of the barriers at all Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC) entrances in Greater Manchester. Previously, the barriers were set at a height of 5’9” (175cm) in order to deter traders from abusing the sites.
30th June 2008
GMWDA Reappoints Chair & Vice Chair
Councillor Neil Swannick and Councillor Michael Young were both unanimously re-elected to the posts of Chair and Vice Chair at Greater Manchester Waste Disposal Authority’s (GMWDA’s) Annual General Meeting (AGM) on June 20th.
27th June 2008
John Bland to Become Treasurer and Deputy Clerk at GMWDA
Greater Manchester Waste Disposal Authority (GMWDA) today announced the creation of an additional senior post of Treasurer and Deputy Clerk to the Authority, and also that Oldham Council’s Director of Finance and ICT (Information and Communication Technology), John Bland would be filling this post.
7th May 2008
Major Waste PFI Contract Moves Much Closer
Greater Manchester Waste Disposal Authority today announced further progress to its 25 year waste PFI that will see a major capital investment by a consortium headed by preferred bidder, Viridor Waste Management and John Laing Investments (Viridor Laing), to provide an innovative solution to deal with nearly 1.4m tonnes per annum of Greater Manchester’s waste in a world class and sustainable way.
11th April 2008
GMWDA Moves Another Important Step Forward.
At its meeting on 4th April the Authority confirmed that it proposes to award the contract for its 25 year waste management services to the Viridor Laing consortium, subject to final contract details being agreed by the Authority’s Clerk and Treasurer under delegated powers.
25th February 2008
Continued Success For Greater Manchester
Greater Manchester Waste Disposal Authority (GMWDA) today announced impressive increases in recycling levels across Greater Manchester - in excess of all their targets.
23rd November 2007
GMWDA Sets A Route Plan For Closing Its PFI Contract
A report on the Greater Manchester Waste Disposal Authority (GMWDA)’s PFI contract progress to date, went to the GMWDA’s Authority meeting today. The report also set out the proposed timetable to take the PFI contract to contract conclusion by the end of the financial year.
22nd November 2007
GMWDA Announce Key Marketing Agency Appointments
Greater Manchester Waste Disposal Authority (GMWDA) today announced the appointment of two marketing agencies - Resource Futures who have been selected to work on direct engagement and working in the community, and Corporate Culture who have been tasked with providing specialist PR support and advice to the Authority.
12th October 2007
Well done Greater Manchester!
A report will be going to a Greater Manchester Waste Disposal Authority (GMWDA) meeting next Friday (19th October 2007) which will say ‘Well done Greater Manchester’, following improved performance for the period April to June 2007.
21st September 2007
Greater Manchester Comes Highly Commended
The Greater Manchester Waste Disposal Authority (GMWDA) and the nine districts it works in partnership with, have come Highly Commended at the Valpak Awards 2007.