Press Releases 

21 December 2009 

Liebherr Landfill Crawler Loaders

We have recently taken delivery of the first Liebherr machines to join our large materials handling fleet - four LR 634 Litronic fully hydrostatic crawler loaders, which are specifically designed...


8 December 2009 

Secure Destruction

Our network of treatment facilities across the UK can receive products and wastes for onward transfer to our specialised secure destruction and recycling facility at Hinckley.   The innovative...


12 November 2009 

Achilles

Due to our comprehensive integrated management system documentation and the implementation of this system, Augean has successfully passed the prequalification assessment to become a supplier wit...


 7 May 2009 

New Waste Proposal

Augean is developing new proposals for its East Northants Resource Management Facility (RMF), to allow the disposal of wastes, such as soils and construction materials, that arise from sources that in...


21 September 2009 

Indirect Thermal Desorption shortlisted for CIWM Awards

We are delighted to announcement our Indirect Thermal Desorption (ITD) technology based at our Waste Recovery Park, Port Clarence is one of the finalists in the CIWM Awards for Environmental Exce...


10 February 2009 

State of the art treatment solutions

Augean are able to offer a wide range of treatment processes for aqueous wastes, ensuring cost effective and safe solutions for our clients utilising the most modern treatment plant delivering best av...


23 June 2009 

Extra ITD Dates

Due to the interest received, we are organising extra dates to demonstrate the capabilities of our new thermal desorption facility.  Extra dates to the three originally arranged are: &nbs...


31 October 2008 

Waste sampling and pre-assessment service

Management of waste is becoming more complex with legislation driving stricter controls to ensure that there is no harm to the environment or to human health, thus developing the need for stringent pr...


26 September 2008 

Augean plc acquires rights for thermal desorption technologies

Augean PLC have signed an exclusive license agreement with MECO Environmental for the provision of thermal treatment technologies in the UK. The agreement paves the way for the installation of a num...


27 October 2008 

End of Mixing Pits from 10 November 2008

The latest regulatory position statement from the Environment Agency reinforced their decision to close hazardous waste ‘mixing pits’, despite opposition from some companies within the industry. &n...


02 Jun 2008 

New Acquisition

Augean Plc is pleased to announce the acquisition of Astec Chemical Waste Services Limited ('Astec').   Astec provides bespoke services in the collection, transport and disposal of chemical was...


27 May 2008 

Institution of Civil Engineers

We hope you enjoyed the conference with Paul Blackler on 22 May 2008, a copy of Paul's presentation can be downloaded by clicking on this link:  ICE Presentation.pdf (3MB). ...


19 May 2008 

Non-hazardous waste

From 16 June 2008, Thornhaugh Landfill Site is able to dispose of non-hazardous material. Call us now on 01937 844980 for more information.  ...


17 Oct 2007 

Civils 2007

For the second year running, Augean, together with Terramundo, will be attending the Civils 2007 exhibition in London.   Being held at Earls Court 2, you can register for free entry to this eve...


28 April 2008 

Site Waste Management Plans

On 6 April 2008 the Site Waste Management Plans Regulations 2008 came into force aimed at companies planning construction work costing more than £300,000.    Local Waste Disposal; Waste C...


15 Apr 2008 

Brownfield Expo Conference - 21 May 2008

A users's guide to the regulatory framework for contaminated land   Wendesday 21 May 2008 Brownfield Expo, NEC Birmingham   Terramundo, sponsors of the above event, invites you to atten...


31 Mar 2008 

News Update

Tax exemption for waste from cleaning up contaminated land   The exemption on landfill tax for contaminated land is to be phased out.   Applications for landfill tax exemption certificat...


25 Feb 2008 

Southern soil treatment centre for Terramundo

In january 2008, Northamptionshire County Council gave the go ahead to Augean for the establishment of a soil treatment centre at Kings Clife Landfill Site. The soil treatment centre will follow ...


25 Feb 2008 

Flagship project for Hazardous Waste Recovery Park

In a unanimous decision by Stockton Borough Council’s Planning Committee, Augean plc has been granted planning permission for an innovative waste recovery park for the treatment of hazardous wastes, t...


02 Jan 2008 

AUGEAN PLC ACQUIRES HITECH

Hitech has been acquired for £5.9M with a further £0.35M for the purchase of the freehold property.   Hitech operate a fully permitted hazardous waste treatment and recycling facility in Paisle...


30 Nov 2007 

Container and packaging recycling service

Augean Treatment is proud to announce the installation and commissioning of the new container washing plant at Worcester.   This new facility provides a comprehensive recycling technology using...


16 Nov 2007 

Thames Gateway Forum

THREE essential seminars for understanding the policy and practice of successful brownfield redevelopment and land remediation.   Land remediation: is brownfield land the Gateway’s greatest a...


01 Nov 2007 

AUGEAN PLC ACQUIRES CHEMICAL RECOVERIES

We are delighted to announce the acquisition of the Chemical Recoveries business based in Avonmouth.  The acquisition has strong strategic importance both in bringing regional presence for Augean...


13 Jul 2007

Augean Landfill Division achieves three international accreditations

Augean PLC has achieved certification of its Integrated Management System (IMS) for its landfill operations to the following internationally recognised management system standards through BSI Manageme...