Corus and MacGlass committ to can recycling in central Scotland
20 Feb 2004
Corus Steel Packaging Recycling (CSPR) has demonstrated its commitment to recycling in Central Scotland by providing new equipment to one of the leading recycling companies in the area.
MacGlass, a family run firm based in Bonnyrigg, Midlothian, has played a key role in recycling in the region since 1985, when the company was originally set up for glass collection. Over the years, the company expanded their activity to include collections of other waste materials. In particular, they identified a need for steel can recycling and now, working in partnership with seven local authorities across Central Scotland, MacGlass actively encourages both glass and steel recycling through household and commercial collection schemes.
With a team of 21 staff, and a fleet of recycling vehicles, MacGlass currently collects approximately 500 to 600 tonnes of loose crushed steel cans every year from recycling sites, kerbside collections, commercial collections, and licensed premises across Central Scotland. This is equivalent to an incredible 12.5 to 15 million steel cans. However, having been awarded an increasing number of local authority recycling contracts, MacGlass was aware that the potential to increase the amount of steel being recycled in the region was even greater.
In order to maximise the full potential of their existing equipment, MacGlass approached Corus Steel Packaging Recycling (CSPR) to try to identify ways to increase efficiency. CSPR responded by providing the company with a steel can baler which will allow MacGlass to expand its steel can collection operation. CSPR will also work closely with MacGlass to co-ordinate direct deliveries of the collected cans to Corus’ steel plants, reducing transport costs.
David Williams, CSPR’s Commercial Manager, comments, "MacGlass’ commitment to recycling and the environment is fantastic and the baling equipment will help them to handle an even greater volume of steel cans – so everyone from the community, businesses and local authorities benefits. Our partnership with MacGlass will continue to develop as we work together to identify even more ways to reduce the amount of steel waste in the region."
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For further information please contact Catherine Graham at Proteus Public Relations on 01295 279626 or email Catherine@proteuspr.co.uk
Notes to editors:
Corus Steel Packaging Recycling (CSPR) is Corus’ centre of technical and communications expertise on steel packaging recycling. It aims to facilitate and promote the recovery and recycling of all types of steel packaging in the UK. Its objectives are to provide an end market for the recovered material, to increase the recycling infrastructure through the strategic application of PRN revenue, to provide advice and technical information to public, private and not-for-profit organisations on recovery schemes and to raise environmental awareness among consumers and the commercial sector.
Most cans found in the home – often called "tins" - are actually made of steel. They include food cans, pet food cans, drinks cans, aerosols, paint cans, etc. They are easily recyclable and all contain around 25% recycled steel.
For further information, please visit www.cspr.co.uk.
