Infrastructure Minister was given an insight into
recent innovation in the management of previously used
construction materials during a visit to ReCon Waste Management
Ltd in Portadown today.
The company explained how they find recycling and recovery
solutions for materials that would have previously been viewed as
waste and traditionally sent to landfill.
The Minister was given a tour of the facility by Technical
Director Mark Hamill and heard about new initiatives being
advanced by the company, including the sustainable use of
excavated sub soils for re-instatement in utilities and
infrastructure projects.
Minister O'Dowd said: “We need to reduce both the amount
of the new material extracted from the ground and the amount of
material we send to landfill and the recycling and reuse of
materials is essential to help address climate change and to
promoting a circular economy.
“It was fascinating to hear from ReCon about how everyday
items, which we often just throw away, can be recycled and
reintroduced for use across many different sectors including the
construction industry.
“This is a good example of the circular economy working
in practice and I look forward to seeing how innovative waste
management develops materials that could be used in
infrastructure projects.”
Notes to editors:
- ReCon work closely with local authorities, government
departments and local businesses to provide industry leading
recycling solutions with the circular economy at their core.
