Biffa continued its programme of quarterly social value activities across Cumberland, supporting sustainability, education and community engagement.
Key facts
| Supplier | Contract | Contract value | Date social value applies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biffa | Waste Project Agreement | £35,000 | July to September 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 this quarter included educational events, community presentations and environmental initiatives.
During Quarter 2 of 2025 to 2026, the organisation supported sustainability goals and efficient waste management for residents, with activity delivered across the Cumberland area.
Social value achievement
Measured outcomes from this project:
- school visits and presentations - 4 schools, 14 hours, 1,446 pupils (ENV07)
- community events - 12 hours, 256 attendees (ECO07)
- public liaison meetings - 3 hours, 7 attendees (SOC06)
- Aids for Living sustainability campaign - 84 items recycled across 4 parishes (ENV05)
Themes and priorities
Social value menu theme and reference: Social (SOC06)
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 delivered a range of quarterly activities designed to help children and young people reach their potential. School visits, community events and site tours provided learning about waste, recycling and environmental responsibility.
This quarter also included a “What Happens to Your Waste?” talk and targeted support for school‑based climate activities.
Positive feedback was received from Nelson Thomlinson School, Uldale & Ireby WI and Crosby on Eden School, highlighting the value of these activities for learning, confidence and community engagement.
Economic value
Biffa continued working with local businesses and partners to deliver environmental, economic and social benefit. Community presentations and public liaison meetings helped maintain strong links between Biffa, residents and local organisations, supporting transparency and collaboration.
Environmental value
Environmental work remained a central theme this quarter, including the Aids for Daily Living recycling campaign delivered through HWRCs. These activities help reduce waste, support reuse and contribute to local action on the climate emergency.