Morgan Sindall Construction has officially handed over the £32 million Walsall Waste Transfer Station and Household Recycling Centre to Walsall Council, marking a significant step forward in the borough’s waste management strategy.

The large-scale facility, located on Middlemore Lane on the site of the former McKechnie Brass Ltd factory, was procured through Pagabo's Major Works Framework. It forms a central part of the council’s commitment to modernising local services and increasing recycling capacity. Once operational in Autumn 2025, the new centre is expected to reduce queuing, broaden the range of recyclable materials accepted, and house a reuse shop to help divert items from landfill.

Designed for high efficiency and future scalability, the facility can process up to 40,000 tonnes of waste annually. It features 19 bays, each with dual skips, and includes weighbridges, service yards, office and welfare spaces, and an advanced odour control ventilation system. A key element of the project is a £1 million odour control system that filters all air through six containers, supported by dust and fire suppression technologies.

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Morgan Sindall also incorporated a reuse shop with an adjacent workshop, reinforcing the site's role as both a recycling hub and community resource.

As part of its sustainability commitments, Morgan Sindall implemented the 10 Tonne Challenge, which saved 354 tonnes of carbon, well above its original target. Efforts included sourcing 60% of steel from Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) production and minimising concrete usage. The company also deployed GAIA Automate, a smart energy management system that cut emissions on site by 80%, and diverted 98% of construction waste from landfill.

The project delivered significant social value as well. Morgan Sindall sourced 69% of its workforce from within 20 miles of the site, recruited 19 apprentices and five graduates, and hosted nine school visits to inspire the next generation of construction professionals. In total, the project generated £753,000 in social value, including donations of winter essentials to Walsall Outreach and nearly £12,000 raised for Acorns Children’s Hospice through metal recycling.

In the early construction phase, Morgan Sindall overcame ground engineering challenges using sustainable techniques like lime treatment, recycled GGBS, and cement stabilisation, showcasing the firm's Intelligent Solutions approach to complex builds.