Case Study: Queen’s University Belfast
Sector: Higher Education
Client Since: September 2015
Located in the heart of Belfast, Queen’s University is one of the leading academic institutions on the island of Ireland. With tens of thousands of students, staff, and visitors moving through the campus each week, managing waste responsibly and compliantly is a top priority. Since 2015, RiverRidge has supported the university’s waste strategy with a reliable and environmentally responsible service model.
Queen’s generates approximately 15 tonnes of waste per week across multiple campuses and facilities. The University required a partner that could handle a high-volume, complex waste stream while delivering on compliance, sustainability, and cost-efficiency.
RiverRidge manages a wide variety of waste types, including:
We implemented a tailored waste management plan focused on recycling, recovery, and maximum diversion from landfill. From student halls to research labs, every area of campus benefits from an integrated collection and recycling strategy designed to improve environmental performance.
RiverRidge has helped provide a compliant waste management solution based on recycling, recovery and maximum diversion from landfills.
Our model not only supports Queen’s environmental goals—it also offers financial value and compliance assurance.
The partnership has helped Queen’s deliver on its sustainability commitments, ensuring regulatory compliance and reducing its environmental footprint.
RiverRidge was chosen during a procurement process based on its environmental solution, collection strategy and financially beneficial model.
Together, we continue to drive improvements in sustainable waste management across higher education.