Reconomy partner with Serco
Reconomy identified over 0 waste streams
Reconomy identified an excess of 15 waste streams across all sites, with more being identified as we take on new sites.
Achieving a 0% diversion of waste from landfill
Serco sites working with Reconomy achieved an incredible 100% diversion of waste from landfill
Reducing food waste by 0% with a system change
A new de-watering system represented a major change within Serco’s sites, reducing the volume of food waste by approximately 35%
International service company Serco take the first step
Before working in partnership with The Reconomy Group, Serco were working in the UK with multiple service providers to manage their waste streams, making costs and recycling rates difficult to control Furthermore, as the company operates in a number of different sites, their environmental performance became an increasingly important factor as well as meeting new legislation.
Serco sites working with The Reconomy Group to implement change
As Serco operates various different business sectors and over 55 sites such as UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) sites, HMP Prisons, and Leisure centres, Serco needed to ensure that the appropriate security protocols and vetting procedures (e.g. DBS Checks) were in place. Onsite operational issues, such as the containment and management of waste over a variety of waste streams meant that The Reconomy Group were the ideal environmental partner with their all-inclusive one-stop-shop solution.
Serco Limited invited The Reconomy Group to tender with the key objective of gaining better MI data, driving change and drastically increasing recycling levels whilst complying with Serco’s security protocols and procedures. The Reconomy Group identified an excess of 15 waste streams across all sites, with more being identified as we take on new sites. This allowed us to separate each waste stream to optimise recycling rates as well as gain rebates from the materials which carry a financial value.
An improved waste management service was provided, increasing recycling rates, improving waste collection service levels, reducing costs and helping demonstrate that Serco is in control of its environmental impact in relation to waste.
This was specifically required to help them with their ISO 14001 accreditation and meet their Corporate, Social & Environmental Responsibilities. We were also able to accommodate Serco’s needs by implementing a strict vetting procedure that ensured that all drivers and staff relating to this contract were security tested and duly authorised.
The introduction of state-of-the-art waste and recycling technology quickly and efficiently resolved some of the onsite issues (such as wind scatter, encouragement of vermin and odour issues.). These key modifications caused a ripple effect throughout Serco’s sites, drastically reducing the frequency of waste collections required. The reduction of waste collections and related haulage mileage created an immediate positive environmental impact as well as significant cost savings and promoted overall productivity.
A range of environmentally focused projects were introduced on many Serco sites based on the size of each site, the existing waste levels and accessibility, as well as several key CSER considerations. A new de-watering system represented a major change within Serco’s sites, reducing the volume of food waste by approximately 35%. After careful examination, individual sites had different interventions and we were able to implement systems for the segregation of food waste for recycling. High-performance baling technology has also been utilised by baling recyclables on Serco sites which has helped optimise recycling levels and in turn financial rebates.
All of these changes have helped bring the client to Zero Landfill.
Helping Serco work towards a circular economy
Our improved, environmentally compliant and co-ordinated waste management solution has further provided Serco Group with significant cost savings as well as progressing the group up the waste hierarchy.
Continued innovation, training, and re-development of environmentally focused projects has resulted in an improvement in their re-use and recycling levels, and Serco sites working with The Reconomy Group to achieve an incredible 100% diversion of waste from landfill.
When Serco Group first set out, their main objective was to increase their recycling levels. Not only has The Reconomy Group succeeded in assisting Serco to accomplish this, but in addition, significant cost savings have been achieved, while minimising their environmental impact and carbon footprint.
The current breakdown of end-point disposal for the Serco Group is as follows: 0% Landfill, 66.27% Recycle, 33.73% Recovery for Energy
(Statistics from Jan 2017)