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title: ETM Recycling opens Bristol MRF recycling plant designed and built by Turmec
description: ETM Recycling's innovative recycling plant in Bristol, designed and built by Turmec, is now fully operational, with a 98 per cent landfill diversion. Learn more about  Bristol MRF recycling plant project
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# ETM Recycling opens Bristol MRF recycling plant designed and built by Turmec

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![ETM Recycling opens Bristol MRF recycling plant designed and built by Turmec](https://news.turmec.com/hubfs/DJI_0590-1030x773.jpg)

ETM Recycling invested £4m in the innovative recycling centre in Bristol and now that it is fully operational, the custom-built facility doubles ETM’s waste capacity to 150,000 tonnes per year, significantly improving the efficiency of waste handling and segregation, helping [ETM](https://www.turmec.com/case-studies/etmrecycling/) to achieve 98 per cent landfill diversion as well as being able to process C&D and C&I for the whole of Bristol and beyond, cementing ETM’s position within the South West of the UK.

Brian Thornton, CEO of Turmec, commented: “This plant has been designed to the tightest design constraints of the site to improve the existing operation and allow for expansion of the business. It will evolve as EMT Recycling grows and responds to new market drivers. The configuration and layout make it the most efficient, effective and innovative to be found anywhere in the south-west of the UK.”

Amy McCormack, director of ETM Recycling, said: “It seems like a long time ago when we put the wheels in motion for this, but since the build began at the start of the year it really gathered pace. To finally have it open and operational has been well worth the wait. There is nothing as efficient as this around Bristol and such a level of investment will not only prove vital for ETM but also the city itself.”

For the original article, please visit [UROC](https://www.uroc.uk/post/etm-recycling-opens-bristol-mrf-designed-and-built-by-turmec)

Turmec has nearly 50 years of experience in the engineering and recycling industries. We plan, consult on design, manufacture and install [recycling plant solutions](https://www.turmec.com/recycling-services-2/) and [recycling equipment](https://www.turmec.com/recycling-services-2/). Our design engineering division services a range of industrial sectors such as mining, power generation, construction, marine, environmental and more. Get more information on Turmec products like [Comingled recycling](https://www.turmec.com/recycling-services-2/commingled-or-mixed-dry-recycling/), [Refuse Derived Fuel solutions](https://www.turmec.com/recycling-services-2/refuse-derived-fuel-rdf-and-solid-recovered-fuel-srf/), [Mobile industrial shredders](https://www.turmec.com/recycling-services-2/mobile-eddy-current/), [Compost machine,](https://www.turmec.com/recycling-services-2/compost-like-output-clo/) [Tyre Recycling Machines](https://www.turmec.com/recycling-services-2/rubber/), [used recycling equipment](https://www.turmec.com/used-equipment/) & more.

Turmec has over 50 years of experience in the engineering and recycling industries. We plan, consult on design, manufacture and install [recycling plant solutions](https://www.turmec.com/recycling-services-2/) and [recycling equipment](https://www.turmec.com/recycling-services-2/). Our design engineering division services a range of industrial sectors such as mining, power generation, construction, marine, environmental and more.

Our waste processing solutions include [Construction and Demolition waste processing (C&D)](https://www.turmec.com/recycling-services-2/construction-and-demolition-construction-and-industrial/) , [Dry Mixed Recycling (DMR),](https://www.turmec.com/recycling-services-2/commingled-or-mixed-dry-recycling/) [Solid Recovered Fuel (SRF) waste](https://www.turmec.com/recycling-services-2/srf-solid-recovered-fuel/), [RDF waste processing](https://www.turmec.com/recycling-services-2/rdf-refuse-derived-fuel/) , [MSW recycling solutions](https://www.turmec.com/recycling-services-2/municipal-solid-waste-msw/) & more.

We also offer recycling services and recycling machinery like [tyre recycling machines](https://www.turmec.com/recycling-services-2/rubber/), [glass recycling machines](https://www.turmec.com/recycling-services-2/glass/), [industrial composting machines](https://www.turmec.com/recycling-services-2/compost-like-output-clo/), [mobile eddy current separators](https://www.turmec.com/recycling-services-2/mobile-eddy-current/) as well as [used recycling equipment for sale](https://www.turmec.com/used-equipment/). With over 50 years’ experience Turmec is dedicated to finding the best recycling engineering solutions for their clients’ requirements. [Contact us](https://www.turmec.com/contact/) for free expert advice now.

June 19, 2019 / by [Priscila Mc Geehan](https://news.turmec.com/author/priscila-mcgeehan)

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