Recycling firm awarded £50m waste and street cleaning contract in Harborough
A recycling company has been revealed as the new waste and street cleaning contractor for Harborough district – with a new weekly food waste collection coming next year.
Harborough District Council has awarded the contract to FCC Recycling UK Ltd starting from April 2027.
The initial seven-year term is valued at around £50.5 million and will see the company collecting rubbish, helping to tackle fly-tipping, and emptying food waste bins weekly.
Cllr David Page said: “Following a thorough procurement process, we have awarded a contract that delivers value for money and supports the long-term delivery of high-quality environmental services for residents.
“The new contract will deliver improvements across waste collection, street cleansing and grounds maintenance, while also providing wider community benefits through FCC Recycling UK Ltd’s social value commitments.
“Alongside our investment in depot and fleet infrastructure, the contract will support the long-term delivery of reliable, resilient and effective environmental services.”
The council says the contract will mean residents see investment in modern vehicles and equipment; improvement of community assets and public spaces; and nature-based wellbeing initiatives.
Brian Ashby, head of municipal collections and streetscene at FCC Recycling UK Ltd, said: “We are delighted to have been awarded Harborough District Council's Environmental Services contract and look forward to working in partnership with the council to deliver high-quality, reliable environmental services that make a positive difference to residents and local communities.”
"Our proposal combines operational excellence with investment in people, vehicles and equipment, alongside initiatives that support sustainability and social value outcomes. We are excited to begin mobilising for the new contract and building a strong, collaborative relationship with the council for many years to come."