FMJ Facilities Management magazine providing industry-specific intelligence to FM and property professionals
Norse Group has secured an eight-year waste collection and street cleansing deal with Rochford District Council in Essex.
The partnership commenced on 4 July 2022, picking up immediately after the Council’s current environmental services contract ends with Suez Ltd.
Under the new contract, the council and Norse will share ownership and control of the joint venture to deliver, shape and improve the following frontline services:
- Waste and recycling collections for households
- Street cleaning – litter picking and street sweeping on public roads, paths and open spaces, emptying litter and dog bins
- Clearing fly-tipping and removing graffiti in public areas
The Rochford Norse venture will also involve significant investment in facilities and equipment for environmental services, including brand new vehicles. Residents will continue on the current recycling scheme, with non-recycling and recycling waste collected fortnightly and compostables weekly.
Rochford District Council’s Portfolio Holder for the Environment, Cllr Dave Sperring said: “We are delighted to be entering this new venture with Norse, which will provide a sustainable future for our District’s environmental services, both environmentally and financially.”
Justin Galliford, CEO of Norse, added: “The Norse Group is looking forward to working in partnership with the very forward-thinking Rochford District Council. Rochford Norse will help to provide efficiencies while carrying out vital work within the essential environmental services sector.”
