WASTE RECYCLING BP Mitchell benefits from Worsley Plant deal


THE benefits were clear for BP Mitchell when they took the welcome decision to invest in a Lehnhoff Variolock Quickcoupler System for their Volvo excavator.


BP Mitchell was started with just one truck, back in 1990, by founder Brendan Mitchell. Since the early days the company has seen significant growth, now operating 80 vehicles and offering site clearance and muck shifting, including demolition and groundwork waste. The company also offers demolition services, skip and plant hire, ready mix concrete and concrete pumping.


Ten years ago most of their waste was going to landfill and the issue of recycling was something Brendan was keen to undertake. Today over 90% of site clearance waste is recycled, and it’s only the clay-based material that they can’t reuse.


BOUGHT AFTER WORSLEY PLANT DEMO


Hardcore and concrete and washable soils are bought in. 6F2 Recycled Capping, Type 1 Sub-base, 40mm, 20mm and 10mm washed material and sharp sand are among the materials that leave the yard. This is sold on to builder’s merchants and contractors within a radius of up to 20 miles from their site near Welwyn Garden City in Hertfordshire.


With waste being such a valuable commodity for the company, Brendan looked at ways to make their processes more efficient. He had previously looked at fully automatic quickcouplers and had seen others using them.


Worsley Plant’s General Manager in the South, was more than


happy to help. Calling Brendan the day after Hillhead, he set up a demonstration of the Lehnhoff Variolock Fully Automatic Quickcoupler System, and Brendan made the decision to invest.


He wanted to improve the changeover time for attachments, but could also see the other benefits Lehnhoff would bring him. His operators were using multiple tools from one excavator – breakers, buckets, grabs and magnets.


Not only would these allow the operator to change between attachments in just 15 seconds, it meant no damage to pipework and no broken hoses. Ultimately it would increase efficiency and save time and manpower.


Worsley Plant installed the Lehnhoff system onto the company’s 33 ton Volvo 300D. Four attachments were adapted for use with it – a Bucket, a Rotar Grab, a Hammer and a Magnet.


Brendan said: “The whole process from my initial investigation through to installation has been seamless. The Lehnhoff Variolock system has allowed the operator much more scope in the tasks he can perform, and it’s proving much more productive than previously. I can certainly see myself investing in more Lehnhoff systems in the future – the benefits are clear.”


Worsley Plant is a well-established supplier of materials processing equipment to the waste management, recycling, landscaping, construction and demolition industries,


near Manchester.


Dumped OBE in London sparks search for owner


An east London waste company which discovered an OBE as they were sorting through house and office clearances are seeking to reunite the medal with its’ owner.


Enviro Waste, a family run business whose depot is based in Leyton, found the rare item attached in a black presentation box, along with formal instructions as to how the prestigious award should be worn.


The OBE, which was in good condition, was attached to a dark red ribbon when it was uncovered amongst other waste items amongst other waste items.


Company bosses have now launched an appeal to find out the recipient of the OBE medal, which is formally known as the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, and is an “order of chivalry” from the Monarch.


Anyone who has information about the medal or its’ owner should call Enviro Waste directly on 020 3504 5309


WHAT is the weirdest or oddest thing you have found in a clearance or waste clear-up? Let us know, via 0161 482 6220 or email: editor@skiphiremagazine.co.uk


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