Concession for Acceptance and Recycling of Waste Materials (Paper and Card)

The London Borough of Richmond Upon Thames is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced provider to manage the haulage and treatment of kerbside collected paper and card as well as the Household Waste and Recycling Centre (HWRC) collected paper and card. The recycling facility must operate in accordance with applicable legislation and have the capacity to accept all of the Council’s paper/card waste daily/weekly as requested. The provider shall ensure the highest level of recycling is achieved, with waste sorted into marketable products that meet the standards of the paper and card recycling industry. The London Borough of Richmond Upon Thames collects approximately 11,000 tonnes of paper and card waste per annum. The solution will need to consider that the current contamination level is estimated at being consistently below 6%. The proposed contract will be for a period of 3 years with the option to extend the contract for up to 7 years, a maximum term of 10 years.