Food Waste Collections to be Moved from Fortnightly to Weekly : £40m Eight Year Waste & Recycling Deal for Veolia in St Albans
French Environmental services firm, Veolia, has been awarded an eight year contract for recycling, waste and street cleansing by St Albans City and District Council in Hertfordshire, UK.
Working in partnership with the Council, Veolia said that it is targeting an increase in the recycling rate from last year’s 52.3% to 60% in two years time.
The added that the £40 million contract will see the introduction of weekly rather than fortnightly collections of food waste, which will be transformed into garden compost.
The contract begins on Monday 13 June and includes the collection of recycling, refuse and organic waste, street cleansing, fly tip removal and emptying litter bins.
According to Veolia it will also improve fuel consumption with the use of state of the art in-cab technology in its refuse collection vehicles and a revamped IT system will enhance customer service.
“This new contract further increases our presence in Hertfordshire and will deliver cost savings to the Council as well as environmental benefits,” commented Estelle Brachlianoff, senior executive vice president, Veolia UK and Ireland.
“By introducing the increased frequency food waste service, using the latest technology and working closely with residents, we are well placed to achieve the new recycling targets and replenish more precious resources,” she added.
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