Legislative changes such as the translation of the EU Landfill Directive into English Law, the introduction of the Aggregates Levy and the widespread adoption of Agenda 21 principles have had a marked effect on the recycling sector. In such a rapidly evolving market we continue to offer a wealth of skills and extensive experience to our clients throughout the United Kingdom. Our considerable experience encompasses all elements of the industry and we can advise at all levels of the waste hierarchy.

Despite recovery and re-use targets being adopted throughout England, the securing of planning permissions for recycling and recovery operations can prove difficult on occasions. In some circumstances, the public response to these operations can be hostile, which can protract the planning process and, at worst, lead to Appeal. All of the relevant issues must be considered at the design stages and, where necessary, scientific evidence collated to support the proposal. Our advice is invaluable throughout the whole process, as failure to fully appreciate all of the issues surrounding a proposal can ultimately lead to its defeat.

As with other sectors, our range of development services for the recycling industry have proved to be extremely useful to our clients. Long-term strategic advice is essential to the future of recycling and recovery operations; we can make the necessary representations at all levels. Our comprehensive range of services also includes site finding and investigation, valuation, contract negotiation, sales and acquisition, marketing, and general development advice. We have experience ranging from small scale glass recycling operations to projects involving many hundreds of thousands of tonnes of building materials recycling. We have also advised on sorting, transfer and composting sites.

Key to those occupying premises in this area is the effective management of existing property portfolios. Our team has a thorough knowledge of corporate estates management within this sector and our advice has allowed clients to maximise their assets and their investment performance. If you need help with business rates, valuations, rent reviews, contract negotiations or general guidance; we can provide targeted advice or manage all your property assets.