Leading the Way in Recycling and Waste Management

Last year, we opened our new Resource and Recovery Facility and EcoPark Reuse and Recycling Centre to expand recycling opportunities and provide flagship waste services for North London residents.

These facilities mark a significant step forward in promoting sustainability, protecting the environment, and helping to prevent waste from going to landfill.

We spoke with Gareth Bailey, our Commercial Manager. Gareth plays a key role in securing waste and recycling contracts for LondonEnergy.

How did you come to join LondonEnergy?

My working background has always been in the waste and recycling sector but I joined LondonEnergy when I relocated here from North Devon in late 2015.

Can you tell us a bit about your new role as Commercial Manager?

The role of Commercial Manager for Waste and Recycling at LondonEnergy allows me to use my knowledge of the waste industry to bridge the gap between our Waste Operations and Procurement departments to ensure that contracts are sourced and managed to provide a consistent and compliant service to the Boroughs of North London.

What does a typical day look like for you?

No two days are alike. A typical day would involve liaising with the Energy Centre and Waste Operations teams, monitoring Incineration capacity, and communicating any operational changes to our Local Authority clients and third-party contractors.

What are the key responsibilities of your position? 

To procure and maintain LondonEnergy’s key waste and recycling contracts ensuring value for money, and compliance with current legislation in the transportation, handling and treatment of North London’s waste.

What inspires and motivates you in your role?

The ever-changing landscape that is the waste and Recycling sector, it is a very different industry to the one I started out in some 25 years ago. Changes to legislation and continuing advances in technology allowing us to extract and recycle new material streams in turn, working towards a cleaner, more sustainable London.

What has been the most rewarding aspect of your role so far?

The opportunity to build a rapport with some of the suppliers from our higher-value contracts and learn more about the treatment and recycling process that

Can you share a memorable milestone or achievement in your career so far?

I would have to say the appointment of my current role. Being entrusted with the position of Commercial Manager for waste and recycling for the second-largest waste contract in the United Kingdom is something I am immensely proud of.

Are there any recent projects you’ve worked on that you’re proud of?

Managing the off-siting of 165,000t of Bulk wastes and recycling during the construction and commissioning of the RFPF facility.

This was a complex task and I am extremely proud to say that with the dedication and support from the  Waste Operations and Transport teams, we managed to successfully bring the project to through to completion.