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What is the Wood Recyclers Association?

Welcome to the Wood Recyclers Association (WRA) website where you can find out about waste wood recycling and reprocessing in the UK, who does it, what happens to the wood when it’s recycled or reprocessed and who you can go to if you have waste wood to dispose of.

As the trade association for the waste wood recycling sector we work hard on behalf of our members to represent their needs at the highest level within Government and provide advice and support on issues affecting them. We also provide a networking platform for recyclers, reprocessors and suppliers to the industry so they can meet and share experiences, ideas and make new contacts.

For more information about the WRA, our members and our work please browse through this website. If you are interested in joining the WRA please click on the link on any page.

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Tonnes of waste wood generated in the UK every year

Tonnes of waste wood recycled

Tonnes of waste wood into biomass

Tonnes of waste wood exported

WRA Member Focus

In this section we showcase a WRA member company, looking at its background as well as the services it offers. Here we are highlighting the work of Blue Group.

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Next WRA Meeting Date

12 / 09 /2018

Our next members’ meeting is taking place on Wednesday 12th September 2018. It is free to attend for WRA members. If you are a member click here for more information. For non members email director@woodrecyclers.org for further details.

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WRA becomes first CIWM Network Partner

Jul 18, 2018

The Wood Recyclers’ Association (WRA) has become CIWM’s first ever Network Partner in a new partnership agreement which will bring benefits to both organisations. CIWM launched the Network Partner scheme after discussions with the WRA about working more closely...

Exports of waste wood products decrease as UK markets grow

Jun 25, 2018

Overall UK exports of waste wood biomass and panel board feedstock dropped by 50 per cent last year compared to 2016, according to the latest statistics produced by the Wood Recyclers’ Association (WRA). The trade body carried out an annual survey of its members...

David Laing awarded Lifetime Presidency of WRA

Jun 12, 2018

Scottish wood recycler David Laing has been awarded a Lifetime Presidency in recognition of the contribution he has made to the Wood Recyclers’ Association. The award was made last week at the WRA's summer members' meeting in Stirling Scotland. David was presented...

Timberpak North East (Head Office)

R Plevin & Sons Ltd

IQR Systems AB

Komptech GB t/a John Hanlon & Company Ltd

HAAS Recycling Systems

Hadfield Wood Recyclers Ltd

Blue Machinery Spares

CRJ Services & Matpro Machinery

Plevin has been a member of the WRA for over 10 years. We experience numerous benefits to membership both socially and professionally. The regular meeting forums provide great networking opportunities and enable us to interact with colleagues within the industry to share learning and build stronger working relationships.

Meetings are informative and reflect the key issues which the industry faces on a day to day basis.

Having the backing of an industry body means that we’re not one voice among many. The problems we face are common throughout the industry. It turns out we are not alone in experiencing our issues, and there are many likeminded people that we can discuss the issues with, and reach sensible conclusions.

Graham Hobson, Finance Director, Plevin

It’s essential to have an industry body which represents its members at all levels to ensure we can continue to operate our businesses successfully. The WRA does just that.

Amanda Snowie, Scot Heating Company

The idea behind the WRA was to give the wood recycling industry a voice so we could lobby government and work collaboratively with them to influence legislation and regulations. We have achieved that and beyond. It’s fantastic to see the WRA going from strength to strength.

Geoff Hadfield, MD of Hadfield Wood Recyclers. Founder and current Board member of the WRA

When we formed the WRA the packaging waste regulations were coming into play and were very complex which was one of the main reasons we started it. Since then the WRA has continued to do a great job and I’m delighted it’s doing as well as it is.

Michael Tracey, Non-Executive Director of Tracey Timber Recycling Ltd & founder member of the WRA