Waste disposal Q1 2025 to 2026: Biffa
Waste disposal Q1 2025 to 2026: BiffaBiffa delivers quarterly social value activities across Cumberland as part of the Waste Disposal Services Inter Authority Agreement, supporting sustainability goals and community engagement.
Key facts
| Supplier | Contract | Contract value | Date social value applies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biffa | Waste Project Agreement | £35,000 | April to June 2025 |
Overview
Biffa is a private business delivering waste disposal services across Cumbria under the Inter Authority Agreement.
Residents across Cumberland are the primary customers for these services.
Their work supports residents, schools and local organisations through education, outreach and environmental initiatives.
During Quarter 1 of 2025 to 2026, activities focused on sustainability, efficient waste management and community impact across the Cumberland area.
Social value achievement
Measured outcomes from this project:
- school visits and presentations - 6 schools, 17 hours, 371 pupils (ENV07)
- community events - 4 hours, 45 attendees (ECO07)
- volunteering event (sponsored walk) - 8.5 hours, £678 raised (SOC03)
- sustainability initiative - 120 bicycles recycled across 5 parishes (ENV05)
Themes and priorities
Social value menu theme and reference: Social (SOC03)
Priority: Addressing inequalities
Social value menu theme and reference: Environmental (ENV07, ENV05)
Priority: Environmental resilience and climate emergency
Social value menu theme and reference: Economic (ECO07)
Priority: Delivering excellent public services
Wider benefits delivered
These wider benefits show how the project supported people, communities, the local economy and the environment.
Social value
Biffa delivers quarterly activities that create opportunities for children and young people to reach their potential. This includes school visits, community events and site tours that raise awareness about waste, recycling and sustainability. Their work strengthens community connections and helps young people understand environmental issues.
Biffa also supports local charities, raising £678 for Every Life Matters during the Keswick to Barrow event in May 2025. Across ten events, Team Biffa has raised more than £11,200 for charities including North West Air Ambulance, Every Life Matters and St Mary’s Hospice.
Economic value
Biffa works with local businesses and partners to deliver environmental, economic and social benefits. Public liaison meetings support communication, collaboration and community confidence in waste services.
Environmental value
Environmental activities form a core part of Biffa’s programme in Cumberland. This includes HWRC Rebike initiatives and the Aids for Daily Living recycling campaign, which reduce waste, support reuse and promote responsible disposal practices. These activities contribute to local sustainability goals and help address the climate emergency.