
Derbyshire-based waste management company Ward announced £1 million investment in environmental improvements at its recycling facility in Chesterfield. The company recycles ferrous and non-ferrous metals such as steel, cast iron, cars, stainless steel, aluminium, copper, zinc and lead.

The new building, which was officially opened by Chesterfield MP Toby Perkins earlier this month, includes a 15 metre high wall which acts as a sound barrier that significantly reduces noise levels from the site. The company said that the investment is intended to bring more sustainable jobs to the area.
Donald Ward, Head of Technical & Recycling at Ward, said: “Over 50,000 tonnes of waste material is recycled at our Chesterfield site each year and we employ 40 people locally. We wanted to bring the old buildings on site up to date and improve the environment for our team and the local community alike.
“Now that the installation of the building and other works are complete, it is hoped from this state of the art facility we can continue to our work in minimising waste to landfill and pass on savings, offering better value waste and recycling services in the Midlands.”
Local Chesterfield MP Toby Perkins commented: “It was a great pleasure to open Ward’s new £1m investment in Chesterfield. I hope that the new site both enables Ward to expand their investment in Chesterfield and alleviates some of the noise issues that Ward has responded constructively to.”
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