New recycling facility opens in Leeds

A new recycling facility capable of processing around 250,000 tonnes of construction waste a year has opened in Leeds as part of efforts to keep more materials out of landfill.

Heidelberg Materials UK has launched the facility at its South Accommodation Road site, alongside the company’s existing asphalt plant.

The operation will accept waste from construction, demolition and excavation projects, including bricks, concrete and soil, as well as selected materials from utilities contracts.

Once processed, materials will be returned to productive use as recycled construction products, helping conserve natural resources and support the circular economy.

Groundworkers, construction companies, builders and contractors can deliver waste directly to the site, while recycled and primary aggregates and asphalt will also be available for collection.

Open from 6.30am to 3pm Monday to Friday, the facility forms part of Heidelberg Materials’ wider drive to increase its capacity to recycle and reuse construction, demolition and excavation waste.

The Leeds operation is one of several new recycling facilities the company plans to open this year as it expands its waste processing capabilities across the country.

Billy Benton, general manager of Heidelberg Materials UK, said: “Our new recycling facility provides easy access for tipping a range of construction, demolition and excavation wastes responsibly and sustainably.

“In addition to being able to collect primary aggregate and asphalt from our Leeds site, builders and contractors can now also buy high quality recycled aggregates for use in their construction projects.”

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