Case Study: Parrs Wood High School Boosts Recycling and Cuts CO2 with B&M Waste

Parrs Wood High School - Customer Case Study

Parrs Wood High School, the largest Local Authority maintained state school in Greater Manchester, needed a better way to manage waste across its large campus, with nearly 1,900 students, staff, and community visitors generating significant recycling and sanitary demands. B&M Waste was brought in to help the school improve recycling, reduce landfill waste, cut costs, and lower its carbon footprint through a total waste management solution.

B&M Waste carried out a full audit and introduced internal recycling bins, general and recyclable FEL containers, food recycling bins, WEEE collection, and a metal recycling service that also supported a charity rebate. B&M Waste also worked with the school’s CO2 Committee to drive engagement through education campaigns and tree planting. The results were significant: recycling rose from 0% to 85.74% in 17 months, and the partnership added 133 tonnes of CO2 savings per year, helping Parrs Wood High School move 10 years ahead of national carbon reduction targets.

Parrs Wood High School

Tony Way

Facilities Manager