Dry Mixed Recycling Transport and Processing Services

South Oxfordshire District Council and Vale of White Horse District Council seek a qualified supplier to provide transport and processing services for dry mixed recycling (DMR) materials. The successful supplier will be responsible for: (1) collecting approximately 27,000 tonnes of co-mingled DMR annually from the Waste Transfer Station at Appleford Sidings, Oxfordshire; (2) transporting the materials to a Material Recovery Facility (MRF) or multiple facilities; (3) separating the recyclable materials into key material types; (4) maximizing recovery rates and minimizing disposal waste; and (5) selling processed materials to re-processing markets. The supplier must secure their own vehicles for collection and operate the MRF operations. Revenue will be generated through material sales, with a share of proceeds based on the LetsRecycle pricing index passed to the Councils. The contract commences 29 June 2026 and replaces existing arrangements. The councils rank in the top 5 nationally for recycling performance and supply low-contamination recyclate, supporting high-quality processing outcomes.