Viridor GRREC
Last updated: 11.37am, Friday 9th May 2025
Pest Control at Viridor GRREC
Our client is a state-of-the-art residual waste treatment facility. The facility became fully operational on 28th January 2019, producing enough energy to power the equivalent of 26,496 households and heat the equivalent of some 8,000 homes, in addition to delivering a saving of 90,000 tonnes of CO² every year.
Challenge
The nature of the plant operation produces many challenges. As a result of the process of converting waste into power the plant is prone to pest infestation. The waste is constantly moving on belts at high level and consistently falls to the floor, which makes keeping on top of clearing and cleaning very difficult within the plant. There are also several facilities within the plant that require constant monitoring and maintenance so as they are fit for purpose in such a high stakes environment.
Solution
To deal with the pests, the SOLIS Group team have implemented several effective methods, we lay bait and traps throughout the site to combat rodent infestation which are checked daily, we also use a K9 handler with highly trained dogs to come in weekly and stay on top of the infestation. Further to rodents we spray clean the entire building and arrange for falconry response to remove seagulls and pigeons from their reception hall weekly. We also employ a team of Mechanical Biological Treatment (MBT) cleaners who maintain cleanliness within the plant, clearing away all excess waste. In terms of the site facilities, we have on-site technicians ready to go and assist wherever needed on site.
Impact
Our pest control services ensure the plant is not overrun with pests, risk of disease is minimised, and the plant can operate without the fear of condemnation. Our MBT cleaning team reduce the risk of injury on site by way of slips, trips and falls while also helping to alleviate rodent by removing their vital food source. We also ensure all welfare facilities are maintained so that no work is halted.
Services
Regular maintenance and monitoring are scheduled to maximise efficiency and longevity.
