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First Three Loads of Paper Crumble Delivered!

Thursday 7th December saw the commencement of deliveries to our new Skelbrooke restoration site north of Doncaster. As the site will be restored into agriculture the inputs are limited to those that can be used to fertilize or condition…

Field Officer Vacancy

As a result of continuous growth and development, we are creating a new role within the company and have a Field Officer position available in the North West region. This excellent opportunity includes working with our team of By-product…

Achilles Verify Audit Achieves Top Scores

4R Group has recently achieved excellent Health and Safety (100%), Environmental (100%), Quality (100%) and Corporate Responsibility (100%) scores as part of their third assessment for Achilles UVDB B2 Verify Accreditation. This achievement…

New Tractor Unit and Walking Floor Trailer Arrive

The most recent vehicle to be purchased by the 4R Group arrives in Knottingley to be painted and sign written. The Volvo FH 500 Globetrotter tractor unit and Legras walking floor trailer will be used on long-term contracts, moving organic…

Further Warning to Farmers After Spate of Waste Scams Across UK

Farmers are being warned they could find themselves in serious financial trouble if they fall into a trap set by waste scammers. Incidents in the west Midlands have spread further afield in recent weeks and have seen farmers duped into using…

New 4R Permit Allows Use of CLO on Previously Restored Land

Restoration of brownfield land including former quarries, mines, spoil tips and landfill sites tend to be complex and lengthy processes. Restoration schemes often involve multiple stakeholders and contracts, that typically cover a variety of…

4R Taking to the Stage at the European Biosolids and Organic Resources Conference

The European Biosolids and Organic Resources conference takes place on 20-21 November at the Royal Armouries in Leeds. On the second day, our Technical Director, Dr Paul Gibbs will be presenting on ‘land remediation using a wide range of…

Waste Scam Warning Issued to Landowners

The Environment Agency (EA) is warning landowners to be vigilant and not become a victim of waste crime fraudsters. Organised gangs are known to be targeting farms – especially in the West Midlands area – requesting to store waste…

4R Tanker Hits the Road

In August 4R took delivery of its first 44 tonne tractor unit and vacuum tanker. With a capacity of 29,500 litres the vehicle will service clients in the South Wales and Gloucestershire region. “There is every likelihood that as volumes…

Sea Lettuce for Agricultural Benefit

Dr Paul Gibbs, our Technical Director is back on Jersey this week to assist with a project looking at the benefits and practicalities of using sea lettuce for agricultural benefit. Sea lettuce (Ulva lactuca) is a major problem for the…