GREENSTAR’S NEW CONTRACTS TO PROCESS 70,000 TONNES PA

Aylesbury, Bucks, 7th October 2009 – Recycling-led waste management company Greenstar UK has started work on four new contracts to process at least 70,000 tonnes of recyclables annually, a figure that could rise to nearly 120,000 tonnes a year

Greenstar, which is shortlisted in the recycling and waste management company of the year category of the 2009 National Recycling Awards, won new processing contracts from the North London Waste Authority (NLWA), Enfield Council, Coventry City Council, and the waste disposal contractor servicing Hull City Council.

Under the NLWA contract, which runs until December 2014, Greenstar will sort at least 20,000 tonnes of recyclables a year, possibly rising to 40,000 tonnes. The recyclables, from collections made by several North London councils, are tipped at Greenstar’s Atlas facility at Edmonton before being sent for processing at its Aldridge ‘super MRF’ in the West Midlands. Once Atlas is fitted out as a MRF, the recyclables will be processed there for resale.

As part of its initial four year contract with Greenstar, Enfield Council is sending its recyclable collections to Atlas for bulking and onward transport to Aldridge for processing. Enfield’s recycling tonnage is expected to be around 16,000 tonnes annually.

Under a four year contract, Coventry City Council has started sending its recyclables to Aldridge for processing and sale to reprocessors and manufacturers. Around 17,000 tonnes of dry materials, such as paper, cardboard, and metal, plastic and glass containers, are expected to be processed in the first year, possibly rising to 35,000 tonnes annually.

Waste contractor WRG has signed with Greenstar to process recyclables collected from a new single stream commingled scheme being implemented for Hull City Council. The 30 month contract is based on a minimum of 18,000 tonnes per annum, but could rise to up to 25,000 tonnes annually. Recyclables will be bulk delivered to Aldridge, and if the scheme proves successful, it may be adopted by the neighbouring East Riding Council.

Greenstar UK chief executive Ian Wakelin said: “These new contracts are a powerful vote of confidence in Greenstar’s ability to process recyclables, whether commingled or source-separated, to the quality that satisfies market needs. Local councils demand and deserve the most efficient processing to ensure maximum recycling and reuse of their materials.

“They are also another big step on Greenstar’s progress towards its goal of being the biggest recycling-led waste management company in the UK.

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About Greenstar:

Greenstar is one of the UK’s leading recycling-led waste management companies, offering national coverage. With forecast annual revenue of £121m, it manages over 270,000 tons of material a year, operates from nearly 40 facilities throughout the UK, has around 1,450 employees and runs a fleet of over 500 trucks.

Its numerous service capabilities meet needs ranging from complete waste management solutions through to accredited dry recycling, reprocessing and exporting facilities. Greenstar also offers an approved compliance scheme. Whatever a company's waste requirements, Greenstar aims is to maximise operational efficiency and optimise recycling while ensuring its clients stay fully compliant.

For further media information on Greenstar, contact:

Blair Drummond, Greenstar PR consultant

Tel: 07798 686 217 Email: blair.drummond@btopenworld.com