In 2021/22, waste made up approximately 1% of our NHS Carbon Footprint. Whilst this is only small, it is still important we continue to reduce waste produced by the Trust.
For anymore information around Trust waste, please email Facilities Manager, Michael Morgan.
Waste streams
A very common misconception is that the Trust doesn't recycle, as we don't have segregated recycling bins. However, this is not true! Our general waste (non-clinical) is sorted offsite and recycling removed, before the reminder is burnt to create electricity. More details on this and other waste streams are provided below.
- General Waste is taken to our local Material Recovery Facility in Bromborough, where recycling is prioritised by utilising mechanical and manual sorting to remove as much clean recyclable materials as possible including paper, cardboard, plastics, wood, and metals.
- Following sorting, they are taken to the relevant recycling facility.
- All recyclate is weighed and the weight is recorded on Environment Agency approved systems prior to leaving the MRF.
- Once the recyclable material has been removed, the residual waste is then baled and/or transported to an R1 recovery rated Waste to Energy facility normally with Combined Heat and Power generation where energy is used to produce electricity and steam to power local homes and facilities.
In the first 12 months of our current contract our general waste produced 678,000 kWh of electricity. That's enough energy to...
- Offensive waste is compacted onsite.
- The compacted offensive waste is collected and taken directly to specialist Waste to Energy facility normally with Combined Heat and Power generation where energy is harvested to produce electricity and steam to power local homes and facilities.
- Cardboard and paper can be recycled approx. 8 times and made into more paper-based products.
- Your baled cardboard will be collected and taken direct to a North West paper mill, ensuring no unnecessary journeys.
- Your cardboard will then be 100% recycled into new cardboard or paper products.
- Mixed metals will be collected and transferred to a metal recycling facility where it is then sorted.
- Sorting involves removing Ferrous metals such as iron, cast iron, stainless steel and carbon steel, by magnetics from the collected waste.
- Non-ferrous metals such as aluminium, copper, lead, nickel, tin, zinc and brass are separated by ECS.
- To allow further processing, the metals are then shredded to allow the metals to be melted using comparatively less energy.
- The metal is then melted, purified and then cooled to solidify and formed into specific shapes that can be easily used for the production of various metal products such as aluminium cans or car bodies.
Warp It reuse network
Warp It is a resource reuse and management website, like a marketplace. Staff can give away unwanted items of furniture or equipment for free, rather than disposing of them. These can go to other staff within the Trust, or local charities, schools and community groups. You can also claim items for free, instead of purchasing new.
Please note - IT equipment and medical devices cannot be exchanged on Warp It and should follow normal procedures.
The Trust has an account on Warp It but users need to create their own individual login. This can be done by following this link.
Warp It is really simple to use and works just like many other marketplace websites. However if you do need any help, please read this Warp It blog post for how to guide videos on adding items, claiming items and many more. If you're still stuck, get in touch by emailing: sustainability
Help us to:
- Reduce waste
- Save carbon emissions
- Save money
- Support local schools, charities and community groups.
The Trust savings through Warp It, as of July 2023, are:
