Exciting visit to Ford Recycling Centre
Our small group of 10 people, made up of SPC staff members, councillors and residents have got the amazing opportunity to visit the recycling facility at Ford, a couple weeks ago, on the 23rd of October 2024.
It was an interesting and educational experience, highlighted the importance of responsible recycling. Batteries in the general waste and recycling bins are causing fires and problems, which are also putting people’s lives in danger as well as creating huge amount of wastage and generating costly repairs for the facility.
The Ford Materials Recycling Facility (MRF), located in West Sussex, is a key center for processing recyclable waste from households across the county. Managed by Viridor Biffa on behalf of West Sussex County Council, the facility handles around 85,000 tonnes of recyclables annually, including foil, carton, paper and cardboard, metals cans and aerosols, plastics bottles and containers, and glass bottles and jars. Upon arrival, the waste recycling goes through an initial sorting process, separating large, non-recyclable items before moving to more advanced sorting technology. State-of-the-art machinery like ballistic separators, magnets, and infrared. Sorters are employed to separate and classify the recyclables by type, maximizing efficiency and accuracy.
A significant feature of the Ford MRF is its focus on quality, with additional manual sorting stages ensuring that only high-quality materials are processed. The separated materials are then baled and sent to various industries for reuse, contributing to the circular economy and reducing landfill waste. Public education and awareness are also part of the center’s mission, as the facility offers educational tours to inform residents about recycling processes, which is how our group was able to experience the processes and learn at the centre.
Ford MRF plays a crucial role in meeting local and national recycling targets, supporting sustainable waste management in West Sussex.
Please check out the below video from West Sussex County Council about the correct way of recycling.
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