Powerday News
13th July 2010
Le Tour de Force 2010 - We did it!
After cycling thousands of kilometres on French roads that were giving off up to 47 degrees heat, the Powerday R2R team completed the Tour de Force 2010 last Sunday
14th June 2010
R2R completes 190km Verenti Dragon Ride
As part of its training for the Tour de Force, Powerday sponsored cycling club R2R (Rugby to Riding) took part in the Verenti Dragon Ride in Bridgend, Wales on Sunday 6th June.
7th May 2010
R2R takes on the Verenti Dragon Ride in preparation for Tour de Force
As part of its training for the Tour de Force, Powerday sponsored cycling club R2R (Rugby to Riding) is taking part in the 190km Verenti Dragon Ride in Bridgend, Wales on Sunday 6th June.
4th May 2010
Powerday runs successful trial with Islington Council
Powerday recently ran a very successful small scale trial with Islington Council and its recycling and waste management contractor Enterprise.
30th April 2010
Wates Group visits Powerday by canal boat
Last week, Wates Group, one of the UK’s largest family-owned construction services and development companies, arrived for a site visit to Powerday’s Old Oak Sidings facility by canal boat.
27th April 2010
Powerday appoints new Managing Director
Powerday has appointed Mark Bensted from British Waterways as its new Managing Director. Mark takes over from current Managing Director and Owner Mick Crossan in a move that reflects Powerday’s significant investment and huge success in recent years.
22nd April 2010
Chelsea Football Club and Powerday mark Earth Day with 100% diversion from landfill
Chelsea Football Club and Powerday marked Earth Day by announcing the club had achieved 100% diversion from landfill at Stamford Bridge and the Cobham training ground.
19th April 2010
Powerday wins Chelsea Flower Show for second year
Powerday has been awarded the contract for recycling and waste management at Chelsea Flower Show for the second year running.
12th April 2010
Powerday support sees John Laing Partnership shortlisted for Green Apple Award
Powerday recently supported John Laing Partnership in an entry to the Green Apple Environment Awards which saw them shortlisted last week for an excellent standard of waste management throughout the construction process at their Stevenage B&Q development.
26th March 2010
Want to avoid landfill tax increases?
On 1st April 2010 landfill tax increases from £40 to £48 per tonne.
22nd January 2010
Powerday champions the Tour de Force 2010 charity event
Sponsored by Powerday, cycling club R2R (Rugby to Riding) has one momentous charity event in the calendar this year - participation in the Tour de Force 2010.
21st January 2010
Powerday hosts Twickenham rugby event
Powerday is delighted to be hosting a hospitality event at this Saturday’s Heineken Cup match between London Irish and Leinster at Twickenham rugby stadium.
16th December 2009
Powerday Winter Newsletter 09/10
Welcome to Powerday's winter newsletter that looks at the highlights of 2009
4th December 2009
Welcome to Powerday’s new website
We hope that the website shows you clearly who we are and how we can help you, in a straight forward and easy to use way.
27th November 2009
Powerday site in West Drayton hosts Hillingdon Council’s new temporary waste & recycling weekends
Powerday, in conjunction with the London Borough of Hillingdon, is providing four temporary waste and recycling weekends for residents
13th November 2009
Powerday helps increase West London’s recycling rate
Powerday has been running trials with West London Waste Authority and its waste management contractor Waste Recycling Group
30th October 2009
Finalist for the National Recycling Awards 2009
Finalist for Recycling and Waste Management Business of the Year 2009
17th September 2009
Powerday helps Wates Group reduce waste in the supply chain
Powerday, is working in partnership with Wates Group to deliver their target of zero waste to landfill, not just by recovering 100% of their waste but by helping them reduce the waste they generate in the first place.
25th August 2009
Powerday shortlisted for National Recycling Award
Powerday has been shortlisted for National Recycling and Waste Management Business of the Year in the National Recycling Awards 2009.
29th July 2009
Powerday reaches 100% recovery rate in North West London
Powerday has reached its 2010 target of 100% recovery six months early following its investment in a Lindner Komet 2800.
28th May 2009
Promoting a green ethos at Chelsea Flower Show
More than 600 tonnes of waste including wood, soil and food waste from the show have been recovered at Powerday’s Materials Recycling Facility in North West London.
30th March 2009
Powerday offers solution to spiralling landfill tax
For local authorities and businesses facing potentially massive landfill bills when tax hits £40 next week, Powerday offers an environmentally and financially viable alternative to burying waste.


