Greater Manchester Waste

did you know?


		Every year, 8 billion plastic bags are given away by supermarkets and shops. This is equivalent to over 130 bags for every person in the UK. These will take up to 450 years to degrade.

		A forest as big as Wales is needed every year to supply all the paper for the UK.

		The average person throws away 74kgs of organic waste a year, equivalent to 1077 banana skins.

		3.2 billion aluminium cans are still going into landfill (approximately 50,000 tonnes), equivalent to burying the Titanic every year.

Training Centre and WAMITAB Assessment

Greater Manchester Waste Limited has been awarded the accolade of 'Investor in People' for its commitment to provision of training and personal development opportunities for all members of its staff. GMW proudly continues to train all engineering craft apprentices under the 'Modern Apprentice Scheme'.

GMW has a facility for training and assessment towards WAMITAB awards, for both internal and external candidates. The extensive experience and in depth knowledge of the company's assessors and training officer have lead to the qualification of many operational staff.

The self contained Training Centre, in the grounds of the company head office site at Bolton, is fully equipped to create an ideal training environment. With capacity for up to 100 people, the facility also has the provision of using the workshop area for practical aspects of training.

The GMW Visitor Centre has an interactive learning experience, designed to explain the processes employed by the company. A projector room is able to show video materials, computer presentations and demonstrate virtual reality simulations.

Each of the two seminar/classrooms located on the upper floor will comfortably seat 35 pupils/visitors (per room). These rooms are intended to be used as a resource by providing an ideal setting for waste management, environmental or sustainable power generation based workshops. A member of teaching staff will be on site to run any classes, ensuring that national curriculum subjects are covered and relate practically back to aspects of the visit.

PLEASE NOTE: THE VISITOR CENTRE IS TEMPORARILY CLOSED

Greater Manchester Waste Limited has been involved with a number of educational establishments, supporting research projects related to issues in the waste management industry.

GMW has sponsored a PHD studentship with Manchester University to assess the various uses for the organic fraction of the waste stream.

Research work carried out in conjunction with Leeds university aims to assess the uses for waste derived organic material.

Dundee university has also been involved with a number of studies, supported by GMW. A 3 year study into the uses for incinerator bottom ash in the construction industry has recently been completed whilst another study is underway to investigate similar uses for glass cullet.

The company is committed to investing in education to develop sustainable waste management solutions and to remain in touch with legislation and the latest research which will affect the future of the industry.