Kerbside Recycling

Tender description

The service will require the treatment and disposal of dry mixed recycling and fibres that are collected at kerbside and commercial waste customers in Rotherham. This will include: Receiving, handling, treatment and disposal of Contract Waste from Authorised Vehicles by the Contractor or any agents or Sub-Contractors acting on their behalf Maximise material sales to generate an income to the Council Handling, treatment and disposal of Non-Compliant Material and Residues; and The treatment and processing of Contract Waste to maximise the generation of Products and thereby minimise waste disposal adhering to the principles of the Waste Hierarchy. Based on the current annual tonnage data, it is estimated that around 14,000 kerbside tonnes per annum of dry mixed recycling will require treatment and disposal, and 8,000 kerbside tonnes per annum of paper & card. Commercial Waste tonnage potential is not yet fully understood as the service has only recently been introduced. Lot 114458: Lot 1 - Glass, Metal, Textiles and Plastics Lot 1 includes glass (e.g. bottles and jars), metals (e.g. food and drink steel cans, clean kitchen foil), plastic (bottles, bags and film) and cartons from food and other liquids. Lot 114460: Lot 2 - Cardboard and Paper Lot 2 shall include paper (e.g. newspapers, envelopes and books) and cardboard (e.g. domestic cardboard, egg boxes, toilet roll tubes).