Five-year compost supply deal for organic waste business

Hull-based waste management and treatment company Biowise, trading as Wastewise, has signed a new deal with Vital Earth Sales, a producer and distributor of peat free composts and growing media.

It has entered into a five-year contract to supply over 40,000 tonnes per annum of its BSI PAS 100 certified compost to Doncaster-headquartered Vital Earth Sales, which produces the largest range of peat free products in the UK, including soil improvers, growing media and topsoil.

Wastewise operates three composting facilities across the North of England processing over 200,000 tonnes per annum of organic waste, including food and garden waste.

The 40,000 tonnes of compost for Vital Earth Sales, representing about 80% of its total annual tonnage, will be supplied from a combination of all three sites.

Bob Wilkes, operations director, said: “At Wastewise we promote the use of sustainable waste treatment methods to help achieve zero waste to landfill.

“Composting is nature’s way of recycling organic waste, being an environmentally responsible and cost-effective method.

“We are delighted that this new contract with Vital Earth Sales Ltd represents a further step in ensuring that nothing we recycle goes to waste.”

Following a successful year of growth, Wastewise is continuing to seek opportunities to broaden its waste-processing infrastructure, which includes materials recycling, biomass and alternative fuel production facilities.

Sam Robinson, managing director Vital Earth Sales, said: “Although we are experts in producing topsoil’s and soil improvers, this agreement allows us to manufacturer the best peat-free topsoil in the market.

“Working with Wastewise provides the assurance that our compost supply chain will remain not only constant but of a consistently high standard for a number of years to come ensuring certainty of supply for our customers.”

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