News
Our news page provides information of our latest project developments, press releases and sponsorship. We will be updating this page on a regular basis.
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New Development - West Lothian.
***NEWS UPDATE 05/05/2010***
Scotwaste have now been granted full planning consent by West Lothian Council to build what we believe to be the Country's largest Anaerobic Digestion Plant. This is good news for us but even better for West Lothian as it will divert huge tonnages from Landfill and create energy from waste along with more sustainable jobs for Bathgate.
Click here to open excerpt from MRW, Thursday 27 May 2010
Click here to open excerpt from West Lothian Courier, Thursday 13 May 2010
Hamilton-based developer Banks Developments and West Lothian’s leading waste recycling company Scotwaste are set to put forward a joint proposal for a development, which would be situated on our land at the Pond Industrial Estate, around two kilometres South-west of Bathgate, which the companies co-own.
Phase one of the scheme would involve the construction of two buildings – the centre’s Waste Receivals Hall and Mechanical Separation & Sorting Hall.
And if plans are approved, the facility would eventually include a range of the most advanced recycling technologies available on the market.
A detailed planning application for the full waste management facility will be submitted in due course and a full community consultation process including exhibitions will be carried out in advance of the submission, to ensure local people are able to find out as much as possible about the rationale for and details of the plan.
An artists impression of the site plan can be downloaded here in pdf format.
If you do not have Adobe Reader, you can download it here.
Job Vacancy (Admin Assistant)
We currently have a job vacancy for an Admin Assistant. The position will involve assisting other members of office staff where required, answering telephones and dealing with customer enquiries, filing, inputting information into spreadsheets and other general office duties. Any candidate must be computer literate with knowledge of Excel and Word and have a good telephone manner. Position would ideally suit a school leaver.
Applications should be made in writing by sending a CV to Scotwaste, P O Box 21, Bathgate, EH48 2HZ or by email to info@scotwaste.com
***VACANCY NOW FILLED***
Scotwaste Pet Rescue
We recently managed to rescue a black and white tomcat which had come into the MRF inside a load of waste for disposal. Thankfully, we found him before any major injury was caused to him and the SSPCA were called. The rescue received quite a lot of media coverage in an attempt to locate the cat's owner. He was found wearing a black sparkly collar with a bell and tag on it, but unfortunately there were no owner details on the tag and he was not identity microchipped so we are appealing to his owner to call our Animal Helpline on 03000 999999 to reclaim their beloved pet.
Read the full story here: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/edinburgh_and_east/8634919.stm
(courtesy of BBC website)
**UPDATE**
We are pleased to say that thanks to all the media coverage our rescued cat, who's real name is Alfie, has now been reunited with his rightful owners in Kirknewton.
Read the full story here:
(courtesy of STV website)
New Balers
In a constant effort to improve on our recycling performance, over the last few months Scotwaste has taken delivery of 2 new balers. These will enable us to deal more efficiently with the cardboard and poly material passing through our MRF.
New Liebherr A316 Litronic Material Handler
At the beginning of July 2009 Scotwaste took delivery of a new Liebherr Waste Handler.
Ronnie McCrae
Scotwaste are pleased to introduce a new member to their team, Ronnie McCrae. Ronnie is a well known face in the industry and Scotwaste are delighted to have him on board as General Manager.
Scotwaste Monarchs
Scotwaste are delighted to confirm that they will continue to sponsor the Scotwaste Edinburgh Monarchs Speedway. You can see their latest news and fixtures here.
The Scotwaste Edinburgh Monarchs have become the deserved winners of the 2008 British Premier League and at what is surely the highest point in the Club's 60 year history, they succeeded in adding the Premier Trophy to their success following a brilliant display at Birmingham. Our congratulations go out to all the team for their achievements this year.
Scotwaste Environmental Achievement Award
In recognition of the environmental benefits of the services we offer, we received an award for Environmental Achievement.
The Award Ceremony was held at Livingston Football Club on Thursday, 13 March 2003, and we were presented with our trophy and certificate by Mr Robin Harper, MSP for the Green Party and Cllr Lawrence Fitzpatrick, on behalf of West Lothian Council.
This Award is run annually by West Lothian Council in association with The Business Environmental Partnership to promote environmental awareness amongst Businesses in our area.
Charity Work
Nothing is wasted at Scotwaste. In conjunction with their skip exporting business, Scotwaste ship unwanted children’s toys and bicycles which have been thrown into their skips to El Salvador. Toys and bicycles are loaded onto trucks or shipping containers and sent free to under-privileged youngsters.
Toys are distributed to the poorest members of society. On an earlier visit to El Savador, Stewart Melrose Jr met parents of children who have benefited from the project. The gratitude and sincerity of the thanks for the toys and bikes that people in Britain did not want was very moving and proves that this is a very worth while exercise.
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Artist's impression of proposed waste recycling development in West Lothian.
Our rescued tomcat, Alfie.
Our new large baler
Liebherr A316 Material Handler
Ronnie McCrae
Scotwaste Monarchs
Stewart Melrose Jr, receives Environmental Achievement Award from Mr. Robin Harper, MSP for the Green Party and Cllr Lawrence Fitzpatrick, West Lothian Council.
Stewart Melrose Jr and a happy young cyclist in El Salvador.