RECYCLING experts from Scott Bros are demonstrating the benefits of Teesside’s circular economy as they expand its composting operation – using recycled materials to reduce the amount of waste generated. The family-run firm is using sharp sand it has previously reclaimed from excavation and construction waste as part of a project to extend the impermeable...
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Scott Bros in fir-stive spirit with Christmas tree drive
ECO-FRIENDLY folk on Teesside are once again invited to bring their wilting firs and spruces to Scott Bros for recycling once the festive period is over. The trees will either be converted into fuel for a £750,000 biomass boiler, reducing reliance on harmful fossil fuels, or transformed into high quality compost for use in the...
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Recycling experts Scott Bros. offer skip-aid to dog rescue charity
A VOLUNTEER-run centre for rescued dogs has received a rather unusual offer of support from recycling experts, Scott Bros. The Teesside-based family-run firm agreed to provide a free skip service after learning that Maxi’s Mates was having difficulty disposing of its general waste. The skip-aid offer came after the rescue and rehoming centre was left...
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Famous Antarctic expedition bulldozer bought by waste recycling firm
A BULLDOZER, which formed a key part of an expedition led by Sir Ranulph Fiennes to cross Antarctica, is now back at work in the much balmier conditions of Teesside. The Cat D6N, which was heavily modified to operate in extreme conditions of up to -70, has been given a new lease of life by...