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The NWR team is made up of industry experts, dedicated to finding better ways of managing the region’s waste and protecting the local environment.
The NWR team is made up of industry experts, dedicated to finding better ways of managing the region’s waste and protecting the local environment.
Rick, a proud Cumbrian and our MD, originally founded the business in 1995, and has driven the company’s growth and continued success for the last 25 years.
A passionate advocate of waste management innovation and one of the country’s leading green entrepreneurs.
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A leading waste sector expert and recycling site director with a proven track record of delivering operational performance and best practice industry standards.
Dave is a skilled co-ordinator of people, with the ability to manage and schedule both operational tasks alongside routine maintenance, ensuring continuation of production and service.
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Bringing with her a wealth of accountancy and financial management experience, Kathryn joined us earlier this year as our Finance Director.
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) Qualified, Kathryn manages the busy accounts and finance teams, as well as playing a lead role with the North West Recycling management team.
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A compliance expert, and green waste management advocate, Beccie has been an integral part of the NWR for several years now.
Beccie oversees all our weighbridge operations, tracking the movement of waste and analysing the materials on site to ensure that we maintain the very highest waste industry standards and ultimately minimise any environmental impacts.
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Paul recently joined NWR as our new Transport Manager, in order to reshape the transport department and increase its efficiency.
His vast experience in transport and logistics, will be crucial in his efforts here, as we look to improve the vehicle tracking and monitoring systems, champion staff well-being and ensure all 2,500+ skips and waste containers are delivered on time and on budget.
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Originally from the North East, Ian is our new Marketing Director, and brings with him nearly 20 years’ experience as a marketing consultant and digital agency lead.
Ian will be overseeing the redevelopment of our branding & marketing, digitising the business, and ensuring that we are communicating effectively to staff, customers, partners, and the media.
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The truth is there is no right or wrong answer. There are several ways to recycle garden waste, and the best option will depend on the type and quantity of waste you have, as well as your personal preferences and available resources. Here are a few options to consider: By recycling your garden waste, you […]
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