Jobs at risk as Falkirk landfill and waste business enters administration

Nearly 20 jobs are at risk as a landfill and waste business in Falkirk enters administration.

Avondale Environmental Ltd operates a waste management facility and landfill at Avondale Quarry in Polmont.

The company has 19 employees and provides “critical” waste management services to customers across Scotland, including the processing of hazardous waste.

Earlier this month, the waste company fell into insolvency due to rising costs and increasing cash pressures.

Administrators said they are supporting employees and are working with key stakeholders to assess options over the coming days, including a potential sale of the business.

James Stephen of BDO LLP, one of the joint administrators, said: “The Company has historically been profitable and provides unique services in the sector, in particular with regard to hazardous waste.

“We are keen to engage with interested parties as soon as possible to explore this opportunity.”

A message on the company’s website confirms that the business has entered administration.

“Avondale is a leading waste treatment facility, with operations in non-hazardous and hazardous landfill, soil treatment and landfill gas-to-energy generation together with opportunities for Energy from Waste and Biogas,” the message states.

“Avondale has been processing waste since 2000 and is widely recognised by local councils and the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA).

“We are currently in the process of capping sections of the site and provide competitive rates for clean soils which can be used for restoration purposes.”