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GMWDA procures waste analysis and survey
GMWDA procures waste analysis and survey

The nature and type of waste arising across Greater Manchester has changed in recent years with the introduction of new collection schemes, changes in packaging and the introduction of retailer take back schemes, so we have begun to the procurement proces...read more

Stockport’s Householders Reap the Benefits of New Recycling Facility
Stockport’s Householders Reap the Benefits of New Recycling Facility

Local Residents using the recycling facility at Bredbury Parkway in Stockport are increasingly impressed with the new Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC) and improved service on site....read more



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Services and Facilities

Greater Manchester Waste Disposal Authority's (GMWDA) Recycling and Waste Management Contract  in partnership with Viridor Laing (Greater Manchester) Ltd (VLGM) has a total of 44 facilities over 28 sites. 26  of the facilities are complete, 13 are in progress and 5 are yet to start. All facilities will be complete and operational by 2012.

In-Vessel Composting Facility Household Waste Recycling Centre

 

Technology Glossary:

  • HWRC - Household Waste Recycling Centre
  • TLS - Transfer Loading Station
  • MBT - Mechanical Biological Treatment Facility
  • MRF - Materials Recovery Facility
  • IVC - In-Vessel Composting Facility
  • TRF - Thermal Recovery Facility
  • GWS - Green Waste Shredding Facility

Facilities

Complete

  • 19 HWRCs
  • 3 TLS
  • 1 IVC
  • 2 GWS
  • 1 MRF

 In Progress

  • 3  HWRCs
  • 3 TLS
  • 5 MBTs
  • 2 IVCs

Future

  • 3 HWRCs)
  • 1 TLS
  • 1 IVC