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Posted: Wed 23rd Jul 2025
New technology is being used to process Wrexham’s garden and food waste in a more safer, efficient, and cleaner way than ever before.
Built in 2009 the In-Vessel Composting (IVC) facility on the Wrexham Industrial Estate, was the first of its kind in Wales.
It was created through a Private Finance Initiative (PFI) with the aim of keeping more waste from going to landfill.
As part of the upgrade the facility features a new process equipment and screening system to better prepare the material for composting, along with a brand-new picking cabin.
This cabin allows staff to remove plastics, metals, and other unwanted materials before composting starts, helping create a much cleaner final product.
Once it’s fully processed and matured, it’s made available to residents like you through local recycling centres, free of charge – perfect for gardens, allotments, and community green spaces!
Between April 2024 and March 2025, the site processed more than 11,000 tonnes of green and food waste.
Cllr Terry Evans, Lead Member for Environment, said: “The upgrade is fantastic, and it was a pleasure to go and see the improved facilities in person.
“We want to show our residents that their garden and food waste is being used in the best possible way, and hopefully this will encourage even more people to recycle with us.”
Garry Smith, General Manager at FCC Environment, said: “Wrexham Council, with FCC Environment, has invested in the latest state-of-the-art technology to ensure that our composting facility continues to meet the highest operational standards.
“This upgrade strengthens our commitment to delivering a cleaner, greener Wrexham – turning household waste into a resource the community can be proud of.”
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