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Resource recovery at Meadowhall

Responsible waste management reduces our impact on climate change, saves valuable resources and can reduce disposal and transport costs.

In 2005 Meadowhall became the first UK shopping centre to develop an on-site Resource Recovery Centre. The Centre invested £35,000 in facilities to sort, separate and send materials for recycling, including paper, cardboard, plastics and metals.

In 2006 it is estimated that the return on investment was over £100,000. This was due to the savings on transport and disposal costs, combined with the revenue from the segregated materials. In 2006 92% of waste entering the Resource Recovery Centre was recycled.

By working in partnership with Crown Hill Employment, adults with learning difficulties benefited from job opportunities at the recycling facility. They are now able to work without the support of carers from Crown Hill Employment and are extremely good at running the facility efficiently while maintaining an excellent working atmosphere.

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