Suffolk recycling plant reopens after £12m upgrade

Summarised from BBC Essex's report · Updated 5 Nov, 14:05 · Archive

A waste facility in Suffolk has reopened after a £12m redevelopment to support a new countywide recycling scheme.

Biffa's Masons Materials Recovery Facility in Great Blakenham, Suffolk, has completed a £12m redevelopment to support the county's new recycling collection system. The upgraded facility can now process glass bottles and jars and includes new fire detection and suppression systems to tackle fires caused by discarded vapes and batteries.

The work supports Suffolk County Council's Better Recycling kerbside scheme, which started in June 2026 and collects a wider range of recyclable items and food waste from residents' homes. Morgan Brobyn, the council's cabinet member for food, waste and rural affairs, said the improvements would "deliver environmental benefits" and make recycling "easier and more convenient" for residents in Suffolk and Braintree. Steve Cole, managing director at Biffa Municipal, said the refurbishment would help residents adapt to the new system.

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• Recycling plant reopened after £12m redevelopmentThe facility has been transformed to support Suffolk's - and Braintree's - new recycling scheme.BBC Essex · 5 Nov, 13:27

In this story: Biffa · Suffolk County Council · Great Blakenham · Suffolk · Braintree · Morgan Brobyn

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