Joint approach to removal of scrap vehicles

John Lawrie Group, of Aberdeen, has joined forces with Shetland Amenities Trust (SAT) to make sure scrap vehicles of all types are removed from the islands.

Metal reprocessing, tubular supply and decommissioning firm John Lawrie set up a recycling facility earlier this year at a site previously run by another firm at Rova Head, Lerwick, and has made “significant investments” in equipment and improvements.

SAT has run a collection service for redundant vehicles and agricultural machinery for 30 years, removing more than 20,000 tonnes of scrap.

Legislation introduced more than a decade ago placed the onus for recycling on vehicle manufacturers.

In recent years, only some types of vehicle were accepted by one service provider in Shetland.

Sita Goudie, of SAT, said: “It has been frustrating that over the past two years we have been unable to uplift all makes of vehicles, but we are very happy to be working with John Lawrie Group to reinstate this.”

Ray Grant, John Lawrie environmental director, said: “We were aware that there had been an issue with end-of-life vehicles on the islands for a while and are pleased to have reached agreements which enable us to accept all makes.

“Shetland Amenity Trust has provided an excellent uplift service in the islands for decades, making them the perfect partner,” he added.

The John Lawrie Group Shetland site