£24m waste transfer station completed in Hertfordshire

By Danny BallPublished On: September 21st, 2026Categories: News, Top Stories

Construction of a £24 million waste transfer station in Ware, Hertfordshire, has been completed, with the facility designed to increase the county’s waste management capacity and reduce waste transport journeys.

Located behind the existing Ware Recycling Centre and next to the former Biffa landfill site, the Eastern Transfer Station has capacity to handle up to 140,000 tonnes of waste a year once fully operational.

The facility is expected to reduce the number of waste collection vehicle journeys across Hertfordshire to Watford, helping to cut transport-related carbon emissions and improve waste management efficiency.

New waste transfer infrastructure

The 1.4-hectare site includes a main transfer building and a smaller secondary building, alongside new office accommodation.

Infrastructure also includes a weighbridge and gatehouse for monitoring incoming and outgoing vehicles, an odour and dust suppression system, fire water retention tanks and a pumping station serving the sprinkler systems and water cannons.

The site has 12 designated car parking spaces, including six electric vehicle charging points.

Councillor Paul Zukowskyj, Executive Member for Environment Transport and Growth at Hertfordshire County Council, said: “The opening of the Eastern Transfer Station is a critical step forward for efficient waste management in Hertfordshire. Hertfordshire County Council continues to invest in the essential infrastructure that supports residents every day.

“This modern facility will help ensure we can continue delivering efficient waste management services across the county. It will assist in reducing the environmental impacts of managing waste while helping us prepare for future demand. The project is a fantastic example of what can be achieved through partnership working, and I would like to thank everyone involved in its successful delivery.”

Pick Everard and Balfour Beatty deliver project

The project was delivered under the Perfect Circle partnership, with Pick Everard appointed by Hertfordshire County Council through the SCAPE BECS framework.

Pick Everard provided project management, quantity surveying and NEC supervisor services, as well as acting as principal designer under CDM. The firm worked with main contractor Balfour Beatty on the delivery of the facility.

Matthew Griffiths, senior project manager at Pick Everard, said: “The eastern waste transfer station will support the council’s aim to cut the number of waste journeys across the county, reduce carbon emissions and improve how waste is managed day-to-day.

Working alongside Hertfordshire County Council and Balfour Beatty throughout has been key to getting this right and delivering an efficient facility that we are proud to officially hand over.”

Kay Slade, Managing Director at Balfour Beatty said: “Working closely with Hertfordshire County Council, Pick Everard and our supply chain partners, we have delivered a modern facility that will improve how waste is managed across the county while helping to reduce carbon emissions.

“This project demonstrates our expertise in delivering infrastructure that supports our customer’s sustainability goals and provides essential services for local communities.”

Facility targets zero waste to landfill

The transfer station will receive kerbside waste and recycling materials from surrounding areas.

A shredder capable of processing 15 tonnes of waste per hour will support Hertfordshire County Council’s ambition to send zero waste to landfill by 2030.

The new facility is now operational and forms part of the county’s wider waste management infrastructure.