Business Details
28 Years
experience
Your Trusted Waste Management Partner in Worcestershire
Severn Waste Services has been at the forefront of municipal waste management in Worcestershire and Herefordshire since 1998, operating under a long-term contract with local councils. Our sister company, Mercia Waste Management, delivers integrated waste solutions through state-of-the-art facilities including the EnviroSort Materials Reclamation Facility and EnviRecover Energy from Waste plant. We have reduced landfill reliance from over 90% to under 30% through innovations in recycling, composting, and energy recovery. Our Greengrow composting initiative has transformed green waste into sustainable soil conditioner for decades.We prioritise education through free school visits and curriculum-linked programmes, while investing in waste transfer infrastructure for efficient, secure transportation. Our commitment to sustainability aligns with global best practices under FCC Environment's ownership, ensuring responsible waste hierarchy progression. We maintain transparency through public reports on gender pay gaps and modern slavery compliance.
Services
Recycling Facilities
Composting Services
Energy Recovery
Education Programmes
Waste Transfer
Details
- Year established: 1998
Highlights and features
- We have over 25 years of experience in municipal waste management
- We operate advanced recycling and energy recovery facilities
- Our team delivers innovative composting solutions since the 1990s
- We offer free educational programmes aligned with national curriculum
- We've reduced landfilling by over 60% since 1998
Services
Recycling Facilities
Our Household Recycling Centres accept household waste for sorting and processing. Materials are separated into recyclable streams at our EnviroSort facility. This service helps residents meet local recycling targets while reducing landfill dependency.
Composting Services
Green garden waste is transformed into premium compost through our Greengrow programme. This sustainable process diverts organic material from landfills while producing nutrient-rich soil conditioner for agricultural use since the 1990s.
Energy Recovery
Non-recyclable waste is processed at our EnviRecover facility to generate renewable electricity. This energy recovery system converts residual materials into power for the national grid, supporting clean energy production.
Education Programmes
We provide free educational tours for local schools with curriculum-linked activities. Students observe waste processing operations and learn about sustainability through interactive presentations in our dedicated education centre.
Waste Transfer
Our transfer stations facilitate secure waste transportation between collection points and treatment facilities. This network optimises logistics while maintaining compliance with environmental regulations for safe waste management.
Questions
What waste management services do you provide?
We operate household recycling centres, composting facilities, energy recovery plants, and materials sorting operations across Worcestershire and Herefordshire.
How can schools access educational visits?
Local schools can book free facility tours with curriculum-linked activities at our EnviroSort education centre, including transport subsidies.
What happens to recycled materials?
Collected recyclables are sorted at our EnviroSort facility before being processed into new products through approved supply chains.
How is green waste managed?
Garden waste is composted at our facilities to produce Greengrow soil conditioner, supporting sustainable agriculture and landscaping.
