Veolia launches bid for Bridgnorth TV recycling site
A new recycling plant to dismantle flat screen TVs and monitors could bring 50 jobs to a town, it has been revealed.
Waste chiefs have come up with the idea to meet the onset of advances in technology, which has led to more flat screen televisions being disposed of by homes and businesses in the county.
The new plant would be set up in an empty warehouse at Bridgnorth's recycling centre in Faraday Drive, and a planning application has been drawn up by Veolia, Shropshire Council's waste contractor.
The site has been chosen ahead of several others across the country considered by Veolia, and it will be the first plant of its kind run by the company.
It has been hailed as a major jobs boost for the area by Veolia officials.
The new recycling operation will provide jobs for up to 50 people on a two shift system. If planning is approved, a recruitment day to find members of staff to join Veolia will take place.
Flat screen TVs and monitors contain several recyclable materials that, when separated, can be turned into new products. The company says various technologies will be utilised in the process to maximise the amount of recycling and minimise any waste.
The project is a result of a Veolia-run scheme where members of staff have an opportunity to pitch projects to the chief executive and request funding for a start-up business.
The TV recycling project was successful in attracting internal funding because it fits with the Company's strategy of capturing resources and value from waste.
Steve Mitchell, director for Veolia, said: "If our planning application is successful, this will be a major boost for employment in the local area.
"We hope to be able to encourage local people to come and work with us on this innovative new plan – this is a real opportunity to get involved in an exciting new project."
A planning application to change the use of the warehouse has been submitted to Shropshire Council, and a decision is expected to be made in the coming months.
