Suez, Hallenbeagle Waste & Recycling Facility
The SUEZ Hallenbeagle Waste & Recycling Facility was developed to support Cornwall’s new household waste and recycling collection service. The site includes a modern Materials Recycling Facility (MRF), a Refuse Transfer Station (RTS), and a baler storage hall, enabling efficient processing and transfer of recyclable and residual waste.
SDS were engaged as Business Services Engineers and Sustainability Consultants for the SUEZ Hallenbeagle Waste and Recycling Facility, a new waste transfer and recycling site in Cornwall. The facility included a Materials Recycling Facility (MRF), Refuse Transfer Station (RTS), and baler storage hall, alongside vehicle parking for 23 SUEZ business collection vehicles. It also featured weighbridge offices and a main office building, in addition to the three-hall waste transfer complex.
SDS used data-driven analysis of each design iteration to deliver the most feasible carbon- and energy-efficient, low-water-use solutions.
Involvement
- Delivered a complete Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) design that included energy-efficient systems for lighting, ventilation, and water supply.
- Developed a low carbon report and Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) to ensure compliance with Part L of the building regulations and to outline strategies for minimising carbon emissions.
- Implemented design strategies to achieve specific sustainability and energy targets, including the integration of renewable energy sources.
Benefits delivered
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Designed PV panels for the waste transfer station roof to generate renewable energy and reduce carbon footprint.
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Ensured renewable energy systems complied with local grid regulations in coordination with the DNO.
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Provided strategically placed EV charging bays for staff vehicles.
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Specified energy-efficient LED lighting and advanced ventilation systems.
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Used daylight modeling for optimal daylight dimming and occupancy detection systems
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Installed interceptor tanks and designed water-efficient vehicle wash-down bays with recycling systems.
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Specified materials and orientation to reduce energy and water usage.
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Designed efficient variable volume heat pumping systems.
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Implemented smart control systems for lighting, heating, and ventilation in control zones.
Added value
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Designed and implemented energy-efficient MEP systems that significantly reduced operational carbon emissions and utility costs.
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Produced a comprehensive low carbon report and EPC that ensured full compliance with Part L building regulations, avoiding costly redesigns or delays.
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Integrated renewable energy solutions seamlessly into the building design, supporting the client’s sustainability goals and enhancing long-term resilience.
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Applied advanced design strategies to optimise water use, contributing to the facility’s overall environmental performance.
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Provided clear, actionable recommendations to support sustainable building certification and future-proofing against evolving regulations.
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