Simpler Recycling Reforms

The company’s roots stretch back to 1981 when founder Andy Pass, started a business that specialised in waste management services for major outdoor events, such as the Royal Show, the Town & Country Festival and Burghley Horse Trials . In March 1986 , in partnership with his wife Ann and business partner John Griffiths, Fortress became a year-round waste management company, laying the foundations for what has b From modest beginnings with a small fleet and a handful of customers in Leamington Spa, Fortress has grown to become one of the region’s leading independent recycling and waste businesses. Over four decades, the company has been at the forefront of sustainability developments, whilst building a reputation for reliable service and long-term customer relationships.

We’re excited to announce that our new solar PV arrays across both warehouse roofs at Warwick are now fully installed and operational! With an installed capacity of approximately 290 kWp, this marks a major milestone in our journey towards cleaner, more sustainable energy use. 💡 What does that mean in real terms? The system is capable of generating over 250 MWh of clean electricity each year — enough to power around 80–85 average UK homes annually. This highlights the scale of the installation and the meaningful contribution it will make to powering the site with renewable energy. 📈 An investment for the future This project represents a significant step forward in: • Reducing our energy costs • Lowering our carbon footprint • Improving energy resilience With a large proportion of our energy now being generated on-site, we’re less exposed to rising energy prices while actively cutting emissions. 🌱 Looking ahead As we move into the sunnier months, generation will increase even further — maximising both savings and sustainability impact. 🙌

Why are my Dry Mixed Recycling and Residual Containers being loaded into the same Vehicle? Our state-of-the-art recycling plant is able to separate the comingled material we collect, however source separating the material means your business can be fairly charged for the material you are producing. Why am I being charged separately if it’s all going to the same processing facility? Your Dry Mixed Recycling or Comingled bin contains recoverable commodities whereas your Residual Waste bin contains material that cannot be recycled. This is why we weigh your container each time it is emptied so we can charge according to your waste type. The disposal cost is determined by the type of material we are collecting. Why can’t I put Food Waste in my Residual container? Fortress has a dedicated collection service for customers producing food. Food waste is a real problem for recycling plants. It contaminates recycling streams, such as paper and cardboard, turning it from material with a value into waste that cannot be recycled with a high disposal cost. Why can’t I put Glass in my Dry Mixed Recycling Container? Fortress has a dedicated collection service for customers producing glass, this enables us to achieve the maximum amount of glass recycling at the lowest cost to you. Why has my bin not been emptied? We will not empty your container if it is contaminated with the wrong waste. You will receive an email informing you of the contamination requesting that you inform us when the contamination has been removed so we can reschedule your collection. Other reasons we may be unable to complete your collection are if your container is overloaded or there may have been access issues. In all instances we will be in touch to let you know and arrange for the collection to be made as soon as the issue has been rectified. Our friendly team is always on hand to speak to if you have any queries or issues, just call Freephone 0800 731 3400 or email info@fortressrecycling.com.

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