RiverRidge Rethinking Resources

Today marks International Food Loss and Waste Awareness Day, and here at RiverRidge, we strive to help customers across Northern Ireland dispose of their food waste in an efficient, sustainable way 🌍♻️

The aim of Food Loss and Waste Awareness Day is to draw attention to the high levels of food that is wasted globally. Here in Northern Ireland, it is estimated that households of four could save up to £1,000 a year by using up all the food they buy!

Reducing food waste not only helps the environment, but also supports food security and reduces unnecessary economic costs.

RiverRidge is proud that the food waste we collect is used to produce energy or compost from the waste stream, so our customers know, they are choosing the most environmentally friendly method of disposal when they work with us.

Together, we can make a difference, whether it's smarter meal planning, donating surplus food, or supporting sustainable practices, every small step helps.

Find out more in the video below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1dTIY1ouWd4.

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Recycle Your Food Waste Correctly And Help Save Our Planet! March 1st - March 7th is Food Waste Action Week – a campaign to end food waste and raise awareness of the impact of wasted food on people, businesses and the...

Last week, we hosted our eighth Charity Golf Day in aid of our long-term charity partner, the Northern Ireland Children's Hospice 💜

The sun was shining as our fourball teams took to the pristine course at Shandon Park Golf Club in what was a great day of competitive fun between some great players!

The day finished off with some delicious food and a number of fantastic raffle prizes up for grabs, as well as a charity auction for a signed jersey from Manchester United legend, Bryan Robson!

RiverRidge is honoured to host events such as the annual Golf Day, which aim to raise as much money as possible for an extremely important cause. The NI Children’s Hospice provides specialist palliative care to children and young people with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions, as well as their families, throughout Northern Ireland.

We would like to take this opportunity to say a big thank you to those organisations that supported the Golf Day through participation in a fourball:

Willis Insurance & Risk Management O'Connells Tyre & Service Centre BCM Security Associates Ltd Ulster Shredders CK International Cubo McKinstry Skip Hire Ltd Bank of Ireland Carnroe Supplies Pat O'Donnell & Co Macpac Refuse Bodies Mercedes-Benz N.I TBF Thompson Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. Full Circle Generation and Carson McDowell

Your contribution will make a real difference to the Northern Ireland Children's Hospice 💜

It’s looking like it’s set to be a TEErrific day ahead of our annual Charity Golf Day in aid of our charity partner, Northern Ireland Children's Hospice! 🏌️⛳️

Our team is at Shandon Park Golf Club this morning making the final preparations for what is guaranteed to be a great day out in the name of charity. This is our eighth year hosting the Golf Day, which brings together teams of fourballs, an auction and a chance to win some fantastic prizes in our charity raffle – all to raise vital funds for the Children’s Hospice.

We are looking forward to kicking off the day with our competing teams, and would like to say a big thank you to all those that have helped support the event so far!

Due to continued growth, RiverRidge is looking for experienced professionals to join our busy teams in Garvagh and Belfast.

With a range of attractive benefits, competitive salaries, and the potential for career progression, your next challenge could be waiting for you with Northern Ireland’s leading waste and resource management company!

To find out more information on any of our current roles, visit: https://bit.ly/48sPhWu. (link in bio)

🏆 Thrilled to have been awarded the ‘Net Zero Champion’ award at the Export and Freight Transport and Logistics Awards 2024!

Following the launch of our ESG strategy in 2022, we undertook our journey to becoming a net zero champion, committing to minimising both our and our customers’ impact on the environment, implementing more environmentally friendly alternatives and developing innovative technologies, with our inaugural report, outlining our activities and success to date, released earlier this year.

To be recognised amongst our peers for the work we have undertaken is a fantastic achievement for the company, and well-deserved recognition for our hard-working team, but there is still much work to be done in this area.

A big thank you to the category judges, 4SquareMedia and Export and Freight for this award, and for hosting a great evening!

To read our inaugural ESG report, click here: https://bit.ly/3HKFjUg.

👀 Are you seeking a new challenge in your career?

♻️ Do you want to make a difference in Northern Ireland’s waste landscape?

🧑🏼‍🏭 If so, RiverRidge wants YOU!

We currently have a number of vacancies across the RiverRidge Group, and can offer an exciting, rewarding and competitive platform where you can build your career.

Check out this week’s vacancies below or click here for more information: https://bit.ly/48sPhWu§.

RiverRidge is delighted to sponsor the upcoming Garvagh Clydesdale and Vintage Vehicle Rally, which returns this Saturday 7th September! 🚜🐴

The Garvagh Show is a fantastic event which brings together horse and tractor lovers from across the region to enjoy what is guaranteed to be a great day out. With events and activities to suit all ages, it’s set to be a thoroughly enjoyable day for all involved, and RiverRidge is delighted to offer our support to the event through in-kind waste management services.

We hope the weather stays kind to the organisers and attendees, and that they enjoy a successful event!

Would you like to find out more about our waste and resource management services? Get in touch with a member of our team today:

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Creating better outcomes for our customers, colleagues, and community 🌱

Earlier this year, we released our inaugural ESG Report, which provided an in-depth look at our progress relating to our ESG goals, and the actions we are taking to reach those goals.

We are just over halfway through 2024, and today we are taking a look at some of the steps we have taken in the last six months that have helped us on our journey to achieving our environmental, social, and governance commitments.

🚛 To reach our net zero goals, we have commenced the upgrade of our fleet to more eco-friendly and sustainable vehicles.

📈 In May, we became a proud new member of women’s advocacy group, Women in Business NI.

🤝 We continue to support community initiatives across Northern Ireland.

Using the goals and principles set out in our ESG strategy and report, we continue to incorporate more sustainable practices across the entire organisation, in order to reach our sustainability goals

Would you like to work with a waste management partner committed to environmental, social and governance sustainability? Contact us today on:

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🎉 Export and Freight Shortlist Success for RiverRidge

We are thrilled to be announced as a finalist in this year’s Export and Freight Transport and Logistics Awards in the following categories:

• Road to Net Zero Champion ♻️
• Trailer Fleet of the Year 🚛
• Excellence in Customer Service 🧑🏼‍💼

Being shortlisted in these categories reinforces our commitment and dedication to ESG and our customers.

We look forward to the awards ceremony on Thursday 12th September. Goodluck to all finalists!

RiverRidge is hiring! 🧑‍💻👷

Our busy teams in Belfast and Mallusk are currently looking for experienced Machine Operatives (Mallusk), Contracts Support Executives (Belfast), and Credit Controllers (Belfast/Garvagh) to join as we continue to experience growth as Northern Ireland’s leading waste and resource management company.

To find out more information on any of the roles above, visit: https://bit.ly/48sPhWu.

🚚 RiverRidge Invests in New Glass Waste Collection Service

This week’s announcement that we have made significant investment in our glass waste collection service, and expanded our fleet with the delivery of two new state-of-the-art biofuel glass collection vehicles, marks just one more step in our ESG strategy!

We are committed to helping our customers find more sustainable ways of working. By moving our glass waste collection services in-house and utilising cleaner, greener alternatives to diesel, we are enhancing our operations to benefit our local community, environment, and growing customer base across Northern Ireland.

RiverRidge CEO, Brett Ross, said: “The expansion of our glass waste collection service will offer our customers a more extensive service offering. They can utilise the one company for all, with the confidence that their waste is being treated in the most environmentally friendly way.” ♻️

Find out more here: https://bit.ly/3Mm0azx.

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RiverRidge invests in new glass waste collection service Waste and resource management company expands fleet with two biofuel glass collection vehicles

Do you or someone you know have an interest in pursuing a career in the Transport industry? Are you an effective communicator who enjoys working with people? 🚛

Then RiverRidge has the perfect role for you!

We currently have a vacancy for a Trainee Transport Supervisor to join our team in Belfast! In this role you will have the opportunity to progress through a customised training plan whilst receiving mentorship from experienced members of our team.

We also have vacancies for a Senior Credit Controller, Maintenance and Facilities Coordinator, and Machine Operative to join our busy teams in Belfast/Garvagh and Mallusk.

To find out more information on any of the above roles, visit: https://bit.ly/48sPhWu.

At RiverRidge, we are proud to be the waste and resource management provider for many of Northern Ireland’s leading events, spanning sports, music, culture and more! 🎫

From Belfast to Strabane and everywhere in between, RiverRidge provides a range of fully integrated, sustainable waste and resource management services for event organisers across the region. We take a proactive approach when working with our customers to ensure their events remain clean, tidy, and safe for attendees.

It’s been a busy Summer season for our team so far, with recent events including Stendhal Festival and the Armoy Road Races, as well as this year’s CHSQ concerts, and it’s not over yet! RiverRidge will be providing waste services for Emerge Festival, which takes place later this week!

Do you require a waste and resource management partner who offers a comprehensive, competitive and high quality service? Contact us today on:

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We’re over half way through 2024 and our employees at RiverRidge have been busy fundraising for our charity partner, Northern Ireland Hospice.

In addition to sponsored walks, coffee mornings and various fundraising events held over our five sites, our employees have also taken part in a number of volunteer days at the charity’s Horizon House (pictured), volunteering their time to maintain the gardens of the Children’s In-Patient Unit, which is the only service of its kind in Northern Ireland.

So far we have raised over £90,000 for NI Hospice since our partnership with the charity began in 2015!

We would like to thank everyone who has supported us – from almost 300 employees, in addition to our suppliers and customers, and those who have donated via our online fundraising page, the response has been extremely positive.

If you would like to make a donation to our fundraising efforts please follow the link to our Just Giving page here: https://bit.ly/491QWSm.

Every donation, no matter how small, can make a big difference to the charity! 💜

RiverRidge is committed to providing a continuous high level of service to our customers customer.

We are one of the only waste management organisations in Northern Ireland with a dedicated Customer Care Team.

Our award-winning team works to extended opening hours and can be contacted by phone, email and live chat on our website meaning you can be guaranteed that your query will be dealt with efficiently and in a timely manner.

To speak to our team about your service requirements, or if you have any issues or queries, contact us via:
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📢 Calling all…

♻️ Recycling Operative
🧑‍🔧 Machine Operative
🧑🏼‍🏭 Maintenance and Facilities Coordinator

RiverRidge is hiring!

We are currently recruiting for the above roles in our Portadown (Recycling Operatives and Machine Operatives) and Maydown/Garvagh (Maintenance and Facilities Coordinator) sites.

To find out more information, or to apply, visit: https://bit.ly/48sPhWu.

🏁 Ready, set, GO! 🏍️

RiverRidge is proud to once again support the Armoy Road Races with its waste management requirements.

As the hugely popular and highly acclaimed road racing event kicks off this evening, keep a look out for our bins if you’re attending over the two days of racing.

With thousands of fans from around the world due to attend and top riders set to compete, we’d like to wish everyone involved a safe and enjoyable event.

If you’re a sporting organisation and you need assistance with your waste management requirements for an upcoming event, get in touch with our team today by emailing [email protected].

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👀 BEHIND THE SCENES | What happens to your waste?

RiverRidge has invested substantial amounts in developing our three Material Recovery Facilities.

The plants are first and foremost designed around the extraction of recyclable products which are co-mingled with commercial or municipal waste.

Each plant is designed to extract metals, plastics and papers using magnets, eddy currents, picking stations and near infra-red technology. The non-recyclable material at the end of the treatment process is then processed into waste derived fuels.

Find out more about the process at our Craigmore facility in the video below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=2Idp8GdJz3s.

RiverRidge - Material Recovery Facilities RiverRidge has invested substantial amounts in developing its three Material Recovery Facilities. The plants are first and foremost designed around the extra...

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RiverRidge is proud to work with almost 5,000 of Northern Ireland’s businesses, public bodies and local authorities.

As part of our ESG strategy, ‘Rethinking our Future’ we are constantly collaborating and working in partnership with our customers to pilot innovative solutions.

We use our scale and our infrastructure to provide cost-efficient waste management solutions while also delivering expertise, local know-how and a personable service.

Through regular engagement with our customers, we know that they value our commitment to sustainability, as it allows them to better understand the carbon impact of their own operations. This is something we are committed to progressing, and are investing significantly in state-of-the-art carbon reporting technology, which will be launched later this year.

To find out more about our environmental ambitions, read our recently launched ESG report here: https://bit.ly/3HKFjUg.

RiverRidge, in partnership with Pure Oil Ire, provides an oil waste collection service for the catering, food manufacturing and hospitality sectors.

This jointly operated service enables businesses to streamline their operations by implementing sustainable practices that not only benefit your business but also contribute to a cleaner environment.

Interested in finding out more? Contact us today:

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This week, 6th to 12th July, is Net Zero Week.

Net Zero Week is an opportunity to raise awareness about the importance of reaching net zero, and the important role that each and every one of us play in it, no matter how small.

RiverRidge is proud to play our own role in helping Northern Ireland reach its net zero by 2050 target, and a 48% reduction in net emissions by 2030.

We are committed to realising our ambition of reducing the carbon cost of our collection services by 90% by 2040, and this was recently highlighted in our inaugural ESG report that was launched earlier this year.

Find out more about the actions we’re taking to reach net zero by reading our ESG report here: https://bit.ly/3HKFjUg.

RiverRidge is proud to be a sponsor of this weekend’s 10k race in the Great Rossa Run, which takes place in Ardboe on Sunday!

Now in its 10th year, The Great Rossa Run has distances to cater for all types of runners with a Half Marathon, 10k and a 5k run. In addition to the timed runs, there will be a 5k walk/fun run for any families wishing to take part.

With over 1,000 participants expected to attend, we would like to wish the organisers and all those taking part the best of luck!

Last weekend we held our second Employee Appreciation Day at Lisburn Rugby Club, as a way to thank our employees for their continued hard work and commitment.

Our team members and their families had the opportunity to come together to relax, catch up and enjoy a wide range of fun activities and food.

It was great to see people come along for what was a great day out.

A big thank you to all those who attended and supported the events in any way.

Take a look at some images from the day below!