Biffa has over 6000 employees and a turnover of [circa] £830 million. Operating in the UK for over a century, today Biffa has the UK's largest mixed recycling capacity and plays a critical role in the nation's resource management capabilities.
Where is Biffa based?
Biffa plc is a waste management company headquartered in High Wycombe, United Kingdom. It provides collection, landfill, recycling and special waste services to local authorities and industrial and commercial clients in the UK. As of 2017, it was the UK's second-largest waste-management company.
Where does Biffa waste go?
At present, general waste is processed and sent for incineration in the UK, Germany or Holland. The heat generated by burning the waste is used to turn water into steam to power turbines, which generate electricity. Also the hot water is pumped around the local areas to heat factories and homes.31 Oct 2017
Is Biffa a UK company?
Biffa is a Great British company. We have been listed on the London Stock Exchange since October 2016 under the ticker "BIFF" and in March 2020, we entered the FTSE-250.
How many landfills are there in the UK?
There are only around 500 operational landfills in England and Wales.11 Oct 2021
Has the UK run out of landfill space?
The UK's landfill capacity is diminishing. In 2017, it was calculated that England has 6.8 years left of non-hazardous landfill capacity (Tolvik Consulting, 2017). This contributes to an accumulative waste capacity deficit.1 Nov 2018
Where is the biggest landfill in the UK?
Packington, UK The Packington Landfill outside Birmingham is one of the UK's biggest landfill sites. It's technically a 'land raise', as it forms a towering hill of waste in the countryside, rather than being hidden underground.4 Dec 2014
Does Biffa recycle general waste?
Where does the waste go? The contents of both your Dry Mixed Recycling (DMR) and general waste bins are taken to one of our 30 waste transfer stations up and down the country. Any residues are sent on to a Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF) plant where they're shredded and baled for incineration.31 Oct 2017
Does Biffa sort recycling?
The Recycling you place into your container is taken to specialist plants where it is separated and then sent on for further treatment. Even your General Waste is sorted before largely being sent to be converted into Refuse Derived Fuel to divert as much waste as possible from landfill.
What happens to waste in landfill?
Waste decomposes in a landfill. Decomposition means that those chemical bonds that hold material together disintegrate and the material breaks down into simpler substances. Biological decomposition can be hastened or delayed depending on the amount of oxygen, temperature, and moisture available.
Can you recycle polystyrene Biffa?
Polystyrene takeaway containers, cups, plates and packaging should go in the general waste bin or reuse it as packaging or plant drainage.21 Jan 2021
What are dumping fees?
A tipping fee or a gate fee is a fee paid by anyone who disposes of waste in a landfill. Usually this fee is based on the weight of waste per ton. This fee serves in helping with the maintenance and other operating costs of a landfill.
How do landfills charge?
Landfills typically charge by weight, but their rates can work in a few different ways: Scenario #1: Charging a fee per load, where a “load” is defined as a certain weight of debris. Example: $60 per every 200 pounds.13 Nov 2020
What do I need to dump in Hillsborough County?
- Paint.
- Electronics.
- Rechargeable batteries (individual bagging required)
- Lead-acid batteries (Auto, marine, motorcycle, etc.)
- Appliances and Bulk Items.
- Tires.
- General trash.
- Household hazardous waste (only second Saturday of each month) Aerosols. Ammunition. Cleaning Chemicals. Gasoline/Diesel fuel.