Record recycling rates announced by Oxfordshire environmental and waste management experts

Demolition contractor Maylarch, part of The M&M Group, diverted more than 99 per cent of its waste from landfill in the last 12 months while M&M Waste Solutions – the group’s skip hire, man and van and waste management brand – recycled more than 97 per cent of materials.

In total 29,679 tonnes of waste, equivalent to the weight of 2,120 double decker buses, has been diverted from landfill and processed for onward recycling by Maylarch in the last year.

And Maylarch’s Annual Waste Report for the National Federation of Demolition Contractors (NFDC) shows its recycling performance is continually improving.

Over the past three years, its projects have achieved diversion from landfill rates of 95 per cent in 2022, 97 per cent in 2023 and 98 per cent in 2024.

Rob Fluckiger, Group Managing Director, said the group’s recycling rates represent a fantastic achievement in the region’s efforts to enhance sustainable behaviours.

“Our processing plants deal with a huge range of materials, so to reach a 97 per cent recycling rate across the group is a positive step forwards,” said Rob.

“Public awareness of the importance of recycling and its impact on the environment, the economy, our health and every day life is growing year on year.

“We are continually investing in our processes, our plant and people to ensure we remain at the forefront of technology and can continue to enhance our environmental performance.

“We are committed to sustainability and creating a healthier, safer, and more sustainable environment for our and future generations.”

M&M Waste Solutions meanwhile also achieved strong waste recovery rates in the last year.

More than 97 per cent of the 112,000 tonnes processed through M&M’s facility was diverted from landfill. Materials were recycled accounted for over 59 per cent of waste whilst the balance was sent to the local Energy Recovery Facility to create energy for Oxfordshire homes.

Materials collected cover commercial, industrial, household and building waste with items destined for landfill instead processed through M&M’s Waste Transfer Station and Materials Recycling Facility in Cassington, Oxfordshire.

Waste is segregated through our materials recovery facility with hardcore recycled and crushed for the construction industry, metals sent to scrap metal merchants and woods shredded for biomass or board manufacturing.

Paper, cardboard and glass are repurposed into recycled products and plastic is resold to commercial outlets globally.

Rob added: “We pride our operation on sustainable excellence, innovation and integrity through partnerships built on trust and transparency.

“Waste management processes have advanced significantly since our first year trading more than 50 years ago. To record 99 per cent and 97 per cent recycling rates across our Maylarch and M&M operations is a huge achievement.

“It represents a collective commitment to be at the forefront of creating a sustainable future for Oxfordshire and our county’s surrounds by minimising a historical reliance on landfill by embracing modern technologies.”