Haulage and Treatment of Domestic Mixed Recyclables (Container Mix)

February 23, 2026 Cabinet (Cabinet collective) Key decision Approved View on council website
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Purpose

Waste services
are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified contractor to haul and
treat approximately 18,000 tonnes of comingled mixed
recycling.

The contractor will be required to collect the waste from our
Makerfield Way Depot and transport it to their own facility where
it will be sorted into separate fractions to meet the quality
standards of the recycling industry. The contractor will be
responsible for all aspects of haulage, treatment, marketing,
quality control, contingency and social value.
 

Related Meeting

Agenda and minutes on February 23, 2026

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date23 Feb 2026
Subject to call-inYes