Paper Mill
Paper Crumble Recycling Client. UK Paper Mill producing 20,000 tonnes annually.
NATIONAL
OVERVIEW
Paper mills generate significant volumes of paper crumble, a fibrous by-product from recycling
operations. For this client, costs were escalating, and sustainability reporting required a measurable
recycling outlet.
THE CHALLENGE
- 20,000 tonnes per year requiring sustainable disposal.
- Need to reduce landfill dependency and costs.
- Securing suitable agricultural/restoration land for application.
- Compliance with Environment Agency deployment permits.
THE OUTCOMES
- 100% diversion from landfill achieved.
- 40% reduction in disposal costs for the mill.
- Improved soil structure and pH on receiving farmland.
- Enhanced corporate sustainability profile through circular economy recycling
IN MORE DETAIL…
White Land Solutions developed a process for the recycling pathway:
Site Matching:
We identified arable and restoration land suitable for paper crumble application.
Permitting:
We secured Environment Agency deployments and managed the full compliance process.
Application:
We tailored spreading rates based on soil analysis to improve pH and organic matter.
Transport Management:
Fully coordinated haulage to ensure a cost-effective and efficient operation.
WHY WHITE LAND SOLUTIONS?
We provide the mill with complete peace of mind by handling compliance, logistics, and farmer engagement, turning a disposal problem into a sustainability success that delivers a cost saving to the producer.
100% Satisfaction Guarantee
With over 30 years of experience across the recycling and agricultural sectors, White Land Solutions understands the science behind soil improvement, the regulations that shape compliance, and the logistics that make large-scale projects work. Every site is different, which is why every solution is designed around the material, the land, and the people involved.
From managing digestate and compost to restoring degraded sites and handling compliant logistics, White Land Solutions provides end-to-end expertise that connects waste producers with sustainable land outlets.
Each project is built to deliver measurable value, improving soil health, supporting the circular economy, and reducing dependence on artificial fertilisers.
I wanted to take a moment to share my thoughts on Whiteland Solutions and the exceptional service they have provided us. They have been an invaluable partner in managing the collection, transport, and landspreading of up to 100,000 m³ of PAS 110 digestate from our food waste facility in Cannock. Their team combines deep technical knowledge with a practical, solutions-focused approach, ensuring all regulatory and operational requirements are met efficiently and safely.
What truly sets Whiteland Solutions apart is their willingness to go beyond the core service. They are consistently quick to respond to additional requests and support other areas of our business with a positive, can-do attitude. Their professionalism, reliability, and proactive communication give us complete confidence that every aspect of digestate management is handled smoothly.
In short, we wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Whiteland Solutions to anyone looking for a trusted, responsive, and highly capable partner in digestate handling and land application.
Chris Savage