Recycling Railway Sleepers
Different types of railway sleepers
We can accept any form of railway sleepers ranging from damaged to perfect condition in either soft or hardwood. We will offer a unique approach to each contract, using the method we deem to be most appropriate.
Our approach to recycling Railway sleepers
We believe our approach is the most sustainable option available to date. This is because we offer a range of disposal solutions, each best suited to different conditions and types of railway sleepers. HBS Waste is not simply a glorified waste broker that collects and handles recycled sleepers, sending the product to another company’s disposal site. Instead, we offer a one-stop shop for all disposal needs in-house. We dispose of the railway sleepers using a Waste Incineration Directive compliant combined heat and power plant.
This results in the production of renewable energy in the form of heat and electricity for poultry housing, and to power drying floors for animal bedding. Alternatively, if the wood is of good enough quality, we may upcycle it, by selling it for garden landscaping, or by reshaping and repurposing it. This means that as well as offering a sustainable solution we can also offer a competitive price for the disposal and recycling of railway sleepers.
Benefits of our approach
We can cater for individual disposal jobs, as well as continuous contracts, by building long-term working relationships. Either way, you can be sure that the railway sleepers are being put to good use in an eco-friendly way. We recycle 100% of the product ourselves, in order to reduce material that would potentially be sent to landfill.
FAQ’s on recycling railway sleepers
Q. Will you collect our sleepers from anywhere?
A. Yes, we will quote for collection in any location.
Q. Do you charge more for longer distance collection?
A. This would depend on volume and vehicle availability.
Q. Can we deliver the sleepers ourselves?
A. Yes, with prior arrangement.
Q. Is there a limit to the number of sleepers you can accept?
A. We can quote for any quantity.
Q. What vehicles do you use?
A. We offer a fleet of collection vehicles ranging from small skips to articulated wagons.