CIWM North East: Site Visit to J&B Recycling




CIWM North East: Impact of Simpler Recycling on recycling collectors, MRF operators and material end users

Date: Wednesday 29th October 2025
Time: 09:30 - 14:00
Venue: J&B Recycling, Thomlinson Road, Hartlepool, TS25 1NS
CPD? Yes, 2 hours
Cost: FREE for CIWM Members 

A guided tour of the J&B Recycling MRF, followed by presentations by the MRF operator, Local Authority recycling collection service, and insight on flexible plastics collection and the impact on MRF by Ecosurety. 

There are limited places available for CIWM Members only. This site tour will appeal to members interested in designing dry recycling collection services to comply with upcoming government Simpler Recycling legislation, with particular interest in understanding the role of MRF's in processing mixed collected dry recycling.  

Agenda:

09:30 - Arrival & Registration
Welcome, North East Committee
Facility Tour 
Opportunities and Challenges for the J&B MRF, Ingrid Brough-Williams, Sales & Marketing Manager, J&B Recycling
Introduction to the latest FCC Environment developments, Dan Murphy, FCC Environment
Update on FlexCollect and recycling trials nationally, Gareth Morton, EcoSurety
Update on Newcastle City Council FlexCollect Trial, Rebecca Wilson, Newcastle City Council
Lunch & Networking, sponsored by J&B Recycling

Please Note:
 - You will be asked to confirm any allergies or dietary requirements at check-out 
 -  All visitors are required to wear steel sole boots, high visibility vest, hard hat and eye protection. Strictly no open toe shoes, skirts or dresses. Ear protection is required in some areas of the plant. J&B Recycling can provide PPE on the day if required.
 - The site has free parking, however this is limited. Please use what3words tilt.eaten.leader for the site car park. Additional roadside parking is available for free at resort.models.civil

With thanks to J&B Recycling 
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When
29/10/2025 09:30 - 14:00
Where
Thomlinson Road Hartlepool TS25 1NS
Registration not available.

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