Part of the FTSE 250 Pennon Group, Viridor provides the full range of recycling and waste services including advanced materials recycling, glass and plastics reprocessing, composting, mechanical and biological treatment, waste to energy, transport, collection, and safe and efficient landfill disposal. Each year the company recycles c. 2 million tonnes of materials, has the capacity to generate over 127.5 megawatts of renewable energy and handles over 8 million tonnes of waste material.
All sites and services are operated under the company’s business management system incorporating ISO14001 (Environmental Management), ISO9001 (Quality Management) and OHSAS 18001 (Health and Safety) standards, and formally accredited by BSI. These are the highest recognised international standards, ensuring continuous improvement in these key areas and providing assurance to customers and communities alike.
Viridor won the best ‘Recycling and Waste Management Business of the Year’ award at the 2010 national recycling awards .The company is also a two time award winner in the DEFRA-sponsored Awards for Excellence in Waste and Recycling (having won the ‘Innovation in Design’ and ‘Best Partnership’ categories in 2009 and 2008).