GAP Group to Create One of the World's Most Advanced Fridge Recycling Facilities in Perthshire
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The global waste management industry is set to be revolutionized with the news that GAP Group (North East) Limited is planning to create one of the world’s most advanced fridge recycling facilities in Perthshire. With an investment of over £15 million, the new facility has the potential to recycle more than 24,000 tonnes of waste electrical equipment a year, equivalent to more than 650,000 fridges.
The new facility promises to set new international standards for green technology, and is set to be up and running within 18 months. It will ensure that gases in fridges do not harm the ozone layer or impact climate change, and many elements in the electrical appliances, such as copper, are reclaimed and recycled.
The new facility will be located at Binn Eco Park in Glenfarg, a 62-acre site that is already home to a number of green energy and environmental businesses. Binn Group will play a key role in logistical support for the new recycling plant, as well as supplying renewable energy from its own private grid. The firm will also assist with the safe disposal of fridge gasses and polyurethane, which will be used as an energy from waste feedstock.
GAP Group's existing facility in Gateshead recycles more than 700,000 fridges from across the UK, and the new facility in Perthshire is estimated to generate an additional 20 jobs through its supply chain.
Peter Moody, Chief Executive of GAP Group, said: “We have provided services to the Borders region for over 15 years, and we’re very excited to be launching the next phase of our planned expansion in Scotland. We will be working closely with Binn Group at their site outside Perth and I’m looking forward to a long and happy working relationship with a like-minded organisation with a proven track record of excellence in the waste management sector.”
Brian Harkins, Managing Director of Binn Group, commented: “This development enhances our environmental sustainability capabilities. It also underscores Scotland’s capacity to responsibly recycle thousands of tonnes of waste electrical and electronic equipment to the highest standards. This reaffirms our commitment to an environmentally sustainable future, representing a significant step toward a carbon-zero economy.”
GAP Group is currently in the process of obtaining the relevant permits and planning permission for the new facility. Once operational, the facility will be among the most advanced in the world, and will make a significant contribution to reducing the amount of waste electrical equipment going to landfill.
