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Scott Bros launch plastics research project with Teesside University

November 6, 2019

Scott Bros. has agreed a new research partnership with Teesside University to discover new and innovative uses for discarded plastics. The Stockton-based waste and recycling experts are hoping academics can find a commercial use for a wider range of plastics which are difficult to reuse. One of the possibilities to be investigated is whether the plastics, which can end up in landfill, may instead be used in the manufacture of construction materials, including concrete. The family-run firm is already working

Scott Bros makes significant investment in vehicle fleet

September 24, 2019

Scott Bros has invested £250,000 in upgrading its vehicle fleet as part of its long-term investment programme. The leading Teesside haulage and plant hire business has taken delivery of two new road sweepers and a grab lorry which replace vehicles drawing to the end of their working life. Scott Bros. operate four market-leading Johnson road sweepers available on both short and long term hire from Leeds in the south to Edinburgh in the north. The dual sweep vehicles are equipped

Scott Bros enlists Teesside University’s help to recycle unwanted ‘filter cake’

August 20, 2019

Waste recycling experts Scott Bros. Ltd is hoping academics from Teesside University can assist in finding a practical solution for utilising their own particular brand of unwanted ‘filter cake’. The Teesside firm’s state-of-the-art £1m wash plant processes construction and excavation waste into high quality sand and aggregate for use in the building and construction industry. However, 30 percent of every 20-tonnes which pass through the wash plant process is fine-grained clay-based ‘filter cake’ material which can only be used as

Scott Bros. issues health warning over summer fly-tipping threat

August 5, 2019

Recycling experts Scott Bros. is reminding those who illegally dump waste of the potential risks to children’s health over the summer holidays. The Teesside-based company hopes to raise awareness of the potential dangers after experiencing a rise in the amount of waste dumped on or near its sites. Director Peter Scott warned the illegal dumping of waste is not only a blight on the landscape and a potential source of pollution but presents a direct health threat. Fly tipped material

Scott Bros. provides practical support for Teesside war memorial museum initiative

June 14, 2019

Scott Bros. is supporting work to convert a disused Thornaby social club into a war memorial museum and community hub. The project, centred on the former St Patrick’s Social Club, is the brainchild of Julie Cooper, the landlady of the Don Bar in Stockton, famous for its displays of poppies, military memorabilia and the many thousands of photos of servicemen and women who made the ultimate sacrifice. Several volunteers and companies have already offered both practical help and support for

Scott Bros. reports increased fly-tipping on its sites

June 4, 2019

Teesside-based Scott Bros. has witnessed an increase in the amount of waste being dumped on or near its sites and is reminding householders of their legal responsibilities and to be aware of rogue operators. Director Peter Scott said incidents of domestic waste being commercially fly-tipped has risen dramatically in recent months. He estimates the amount of illegal rubbish left at Scott Bros. sites is enough to fill around 10 large skips a year and, in one incident, one man caught

Scott Bros. chips in with car park to celebrate football club promotion

May 15, 2019

Scott Bros. is supporting newly-promoted Thornaby FC by helping upgrade its Teesdale Park ground as the club prepares for life in Division One of the Northern League. The Stockton-based haulage and plant hire firm has cleared and levelled an area behind the North End goal to create a 150-space parking area – allowing the club to meet more stringent league requirements. David Scott Snr, who founded the family firm, is the club’s President and a former chairman of Stockton FC

Scott Bros. invests £1m in ‘urban quarry’ wash plant

January 24, 2019

Recycling experts Scott Bros. has invested £1m in a new and environmentally-sustainable “urban quarry”. The Teesside company’s state-of-the-art wash plant takes waste material and converts it into high quality sand and aggregate for use in the building and construction industry. It is capable of processing between 50 and 70 tonnes of waste per hour to produce both coarse and fine sand, together with three grades of aggregate. The recycled products are not only cost-effective for customers but reduce the amount

Scott Bros gets Boro boxer’s professional career motoring

September 3, 2018

Scott Bros, the Teesside-based recycling company, has given its backing to boxer Michael Webster who is about to turn professional. Michael, 25, from South Bank is aiming to fulfil his ambition of becoming a professional boxer after 13 years as an amateur where he won a number of titles and medals. As a ten-time winner of the North East area Title, Michael is also a national cruiserweight champion and recently won bronze medal in the Elite championships (ABA’s) in the

Scott Bros. fuels fans backing for the Boro with MDSA support

August 1, 2018

Scott Bros. is helping Middlesbrough Disabled Supporters Association (MDSA) hit the road for Boro’s new Championship season by fuelling its minibus for away-day travel. Ahead of the first match of the season, a 300-mile round trip to Millwall in South London on 4th August, Scott Bros. has renewed its ongoing support of the MDSA. Before each trip to one of Boro’s opponents in away league and cup fixtures, the association will fill up their minibus with diesel at Scott Bros.’

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