The past twenty years have been quite a whirlwind for the waste and recycling industry, with recessions, regulations, landfill tax hikes and technological innovations just some of the notable talking points.
But the last two decades have also seen the growth of baler specialist Riverside Waste Machinery.
The company – originally founded by Chris Oldfield in 1997 – is now run by his son Jonathan Oldfield. And the managing di...
There is cause for celebration at Riverside HQ at the moment, as the team celebrates the company's 20th anniversary! To mark this significant milestone, we've produced an infographic of our journey to date. Simply click on the image below to delve into our history and highlights since 1997...
Riverside Waste Machinery’s MD Jonathan Oldfield describes the key features and benefits of the RWM 200 Multi Chamber waste baler, in the latest ‘baler of the month’.
Describe this machine in one sentence:
This medium-sized waste baler provides a flexible and efficient solution for companies handling more than one waste stream at any time.
What type of organisati...
When it comes to the world of baler consumables, operators would be forgiven for thinking that every product is the same. After all, the objective is always consistent – to help produce a secure bale.
However, there are actually a number of different baler consumables available in the marketplace. They can be supplied in various lengths, widths and with different breaking strains. And what suits one baler or material stream is not always ideal for t...
Riverside Waste Machinery’s MD Jonathan Oldfield describes the key features and benefits of the RWM 600 mill size baler, in the latest ‘baler of the month’.
Describe this machine in one sentence:
The RWM600 is the largest mill size baler in the UK marketplace.
What type of organisations use it?
This machine is typically used by manu...
Balers are often considered simplistic pieces of waste handling kit that purely handle straightforward recyclables such as cardboard or plastic film. But baling equipment is mightier than you think, explained our MD Jonathan Oldfield in a recent feature for Recycling & Waste World magazine. If you missed the article you can read it in full here...
As the recycling and resource industry has continued to evolve, the ‘humble’ baler has �...
Riverside Waste Machinery’s MD Jonathan Oldfield describes the key features and benefits of the RWM 450 heavy duty waste baler, in this latest ‘baler of the month’.
Describe this machine in one sentence:
A heavy duty baling press, tough enough to handle almost anything!
What type of organisations use it?
This machine is typically us...
Having devoted more than a decade of her working life to Riverside Waste Machinery, it’s time for the team to bid a fond farewell to our director and office manager Debbie Oldfield. Before she departed to enjoy her much-deserved retirement, we put the spotlight on her one final time, and asked her 10 questions about her role, the business and what’s next…
1. How long have you been with the company?
We’re delighted to announce that we have a new face in the office!
Karen Barningham has joined us as our new accounts and general administrator, and has quickly settled into the Riverside team.
With more than twenty years’ experience in similar roles and a real passion for accountancy, she comes armed with a wealth of Sage knowledge and found our job description completely mirrored her strengths and enjoyments. We’re sure...
In this latest ‘baler of the month’ feature, Riverside Waste Machinery’s MD Jonathan Oldfield describes the key features and benefits of the RWM 60 heavy duty waste baler.
Describe this machine in one sentence:
They say great things come in small packages and this compact waste baler is proof of that famous phrase.
What type of organisations use it?
Riverside Waste Machinery’s MD Jonathan Oldfield recently appeared in the ‘10 Questions With…’ feature in facilities management journal Tomorrow’s FM. Tackling questions regarding his lif...
Family-run catering butcher Yorkshire Dales Meat Company has strengthened its recycling strategy by investing in a compact waste baler from Riverside Waste Machinery.
The vertical RWM75 machine is being used to bale mostly cardboard waste which is generated from boxed meat delivered to the Bedale factory from other local farm...
In the first ‘baler of the month’ feature of the new year, we ask Riverside Waste Machinery’s MD Jonathan Oldfield to describe the key features and benefits of the RWM 75 multi-chamber waste baler.
Describe this machine in one sentence:
This multi-chamber waste baler is a great solution for companies handling more than one waste stream.
What type of organisations u...
At this festive time of year, we eat more, drink more and spend more, so it’s no surprise that we produce more waste too. But wouldn’t Christmas be even merrier if we also tried to reduce the amount of waste that we create? It would certainly make Santa’s trip that little bit easier if he didn’t have to navigate piles of discarded rubbish!
Jokes aside, the festive ...
In a constantly changing waste and recycling landscape, one thing remains the same – the price of our baler consumables. At Riverside, we continue to offer the most cost-effective baler tape, baling twine and baling wire in the industry. In fact, we haven’t changed the prices of these consumables for 10 years! How many businesses could say that about their products?
However, we’ve got that festive feeling in our North Yorkshire office. So, as a ...
We’ve got to the time of year when you can’t turn on the radio without hearing the familiar annual sounds of Michael Buble, Mariah Carey and Wizard!
So, with the festive season fast approaching, it seems timely to notify our clients, partners and suppliers of a few key dates:
In November’s ‘baler of the month’ feature, we ask Riverside Waste Machinery’s MD Jonathan Oldfield to describe the key features and benefits of the RWM550 heavy duty waste baler.
Describe this machine in one sentence:
This mill size waste baler is our most robust machine suitable for an array of difficult materials and applications that benefit from full stroke compaction.
With so many modern machines ‘built to last’ it’s perhaps no surprise the used baler market is booming. But, just as you wouldn’t buy a second hand car without doing your research, it’s important that you know what to look for when buying a pre-owned baling press too.
With careful consideration, a used or refurbished baler could be a very wise and cost-savvy investment that will reap returns long into the future. But how do you distinguish a...
Footwear component manufacturer E A Tailby Ltd has strengthened its recycling agenda with the investment in a heavy duty waste baler from Riverside Waste Machinery.
The RWM450HD is being used to bale leather offcuts from the production of soles and heels. The bales are then shipped to Germany for recycling into regenerated leather products such as diary covers.
In this latest instalment of our ‘baler of the month’ feature, we quiz Riverside Waste Machinery’s MD Jonathan Oldfield on the key features and stand-out benefits of the RWM250 mid-range waste baler.
Describe this machine in one sentence:
This medium sized waste baler is a durable machine suitable for both indoor and outdoor use.
What type of organisations use it?<...
As the age-old saying goes, a picture tells a thousand words. So, to help illustrate exactly how businesses, large and small, can achieve a return on investment (ROI) from a cardboard baler, we have prepared an infographic focusing on this very subject.
The waste baler graphic conveys the scenario currently being experienced by ABC Logistics. T...
With an extensive selection of waste baler consumables within our range, customers could be forgiven for not knowing which product is right for them. After all, baling tape, baling twine and baling wire all help to secure recycled materials into a neat and tidy bundle. But is one type of consumable better suited to specific balers than others?
Our ...
Riverside Waste Machinery has launched a new waste baler training programme to boost skill-sets and safety within the recycling industry.
Covering everything from waste baling do’s and don’ts, to sequence error troubleshooting and basic baler maintenance, the intensive one hour sessions will equip operators with the knowledge they need to effectively run any of Riverside’s vertical balers.
All course attendees will be iss...
Specialist rubber compound manufacturer Momentive Performance Materials has proven that waste baling can protect the environment, improve on-site cleanliness and boost a business’s bottom line.
Eight years ago, Momentive invested in three balers from Riverside Waste Machinery, in a bid to improve the safety of work areas within its busy Bolton premises. At the time the organisation was handling 60 tonnes of material each week, which naturally create...
In this second ‘baler of the month’ feature, we quiz Riverside Waste Machinery’s MD Jonathan Oldfield on the key features and stand-out benefits of the RWM500 mill size baler.
Describe this machine in one sentence:
A powerful mill size baling press which produces large bales that maximise revenue yield, load capacities and transport efficiencies.
What type of organ...
Plastic recycling is a very hot topic at the moment, and not just at Riverside HQ. We’ve seen a growing number of enquiries for our plastic balers, large and small, so we thought we’d explore the possible reasons why…
Plastics have been in the news a lot recently, not least because the new £5 note – adorned with the face of Sir Winston Churchill – is made from polymer rather than paper. The move marks the Bank of England’s plight to make ...
Riverside Waste Machinery's MD Jonathan Oldfield was recently interviewed by facilities management journal Tomorrow's FM, on the subject of on-site recycling. Keen to pass on as much practical advice as possible, Jon posed 10 top tips when devising a new recycling strategy. If you missed the resulting article, you can read it in full, here...
Following on from the introduction of the largely successful (and extremely contested) plastic bag tax, the Lib Dems have now proposed the need for a 5p levy on all paper coffee cups.
Currently coffee drinkers in the UK are consuming an alarming 5,000 coffee cups every minute – an outstanding 2.5 billion a year. And reports suggest that despite claims from many of the large...
Despite sustainability and the reduction of waste being a permanent goal for many households and businesses, Zero Waste Week falls every September to remind individuals and companies of the importance of recycling, reducing landfill waste and participating in the circular economy.
This Grassroots campaign was launched by Rachelle Strauss in 2008 in order to raise awareness of the environmental impacts of waste.
Although the eve...
In an industry crowded with technological innovations, the value of old faithful waste balers can often get overlooked. That's why Riverside Waste Machinery's managing director Jonathan Oldfield was asked to speak to Recycling Today recently, regarding the role that baling presses play in the world of recovered fibre? If you missed the resulting article, you can read it i...
