Warwickshire County Council has awarded a new contract for the provision of containers, haulage, and the recycling of cardboard and paper from the county's Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs).

The contract, valued between £750,000 and £1,000,000 over a five-year period, has been awarded to GAE Smith Holdings Limited trading as Casepak.

The new contract will ensure the continued recycling of approximately 2,000 tonnes per year of cardboard and paper generated annually at Warwickshire's HWRCs.

Casepak, the current provider, "demonstrated its ability to meet the council's requirements" with its "modern fleet of GPS-equipped vehicles and certified management systems for environmental, quality, and health and safety standards".

Mark Smith, managing director, Casepak, said: "We are delighted to have been successful with this contract and to continue to support Warwickshire County Council to meet its commitment to responsible waste management.

"The additional social value that this contract brings is an extremely important element to ensure the delivery of the best possible quality of service."

With a recycling rate of 99.5%, Casepak's Leicester-based facility will process the cardboard and paper collected at the recycling centres into clean separated materials ready to be turned into new products, such as cardboard packaging and newsprint.

The company has also committed to achieving carbon neutrality by 2028, through verified carbon offset projects.

Casepak will provide over 248 weeks of training opportunities for its staff and supply chain.

This contract will start on 1 November 2024.