Recycling specialist set to open new facility

A recycling and resource recovery firm is expanding its operations with plans to develop a new facility to boost capacity and sustainability.

Enva has signed a pre-let for a 124,000sq ft high-specification warehouse at industrial property group Goodman’s Crossways Commercial Park, in Dartford, Kent. 

Bosses say the new fridge recycling facility will significantly increase the company’s ability to process waste electrical and electronic equipment across London and the South East, while also supporting customers nationwide.

Set to complete in late 2026, the site will be the largest of its kind in the UK, capable of processing up to 35,000 tonnes of e-waste each year. 

Designed to achieve a BREEAM ‘Excellent’ rating, the facility will incorporate rooftop solar photovoltaics and advanced recycling technologies, enabling more than 98 per cent of fridge components to be recovered or reused.

Barry Phillips, managing director at Enva, said: “This new facility demonstrates a continued commitment to delivering our long-term growth strategy. 

“By investing in the latest technology to safely and sustainably process end-of-life fridges, this facility will help us create significant environmental and commercial value for our customers and support a more resource-efficient and circular economy.”

The development marks the launch of Phase 2 at Crossways Commercial Park, which will ultimately deliver 320,000sq ft of sustainable industrial and logistics space.

George Glennie, development director at Goodman, added: “Whether customers are looking to expand their operations or drive efficiencies in their supply chains, Crossways Commercial Park provides high-quality, flexible space that can meet their needs over the long term. 

“Set within a well-established logistics park, it also offers an attractive working environment with extensive landscaping and views across the River Thames and surrounding lakes.

“This new facility will enable Enva to significantly increase its operational capacity and with sustainability at the heart of its business, invest in innovative, high-tech solutions to maximise resource recovery.”

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