Our use of cookies

We use necessary cookies to make our site work. We’d also like to set analytics cookies to help us understand how our site is used.

For more information about the cookies we use, see our cookies page.

Cookie settings

To change cookie settings at anytime, see our cookie settings page.

Necessary cookies

We need to use some cookies to provide essential functionality, such as, security and accessibility. These are called necessary cookies. You can disable them by changing your browser preferences, but our site might not function correctly without them.

Skip to main content

Support with domestic abuse

If you are experiencing domestic abuse, help is available. Major sporting events can be a difficult time for some people. If you are worried about your own safety, or that of someone you know, confidential support and advice are available on our domestic abuse page.

Waste strategy and contract

Waste management services contract

Herefordshire Council and Worcestershire County Council waste treatment, recycling and disposal services are managed by Mercia Waste Management (Mercia).

View the Waste strategy

A contract was signed with Mercia in 1998 to run the council's waste management services contract for 25 years. The contract includes the provision, management and operation of various facilities including:

  • Household recycling centres
  • Landfill sites
  • Material recycling facilities
  • Transfer stations
  • Energy from the waste facility currently under construction in Hartlebury, Worcestershire

Planning permission for the Energy from Waste plant at Hartlebury Trading Estate in Worcestershire was given in July 2012 and construction began in May 2014. It was formally opened in May 2017.

Find out more about EnviRecover.