Introduction to the Red Rose Awards and Scrap Local

Scrap Local, a company dedicated to promoting sustainability in the recycling industry, was a runner-up at the Red Rose Awards in the digital awards category.

Our innovative platform uses digital technology to streamline buying and selling recyclable materials, making them faster, more convenient, and more environmentally friendly. The recognition received at the Red Rose Awards is a testament to its hard work and commitment to sustainability in the industry.

 

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The Digital Awards Category and Scrap Local's Innovative Platform

Small businesses in Lancashire gathered for the highly anticipated Red Rose Awards, a prestigious annual event celebrating the region’s vibrant business community. The ceremony recognizes businesses’ outstanding achievements and contributions to the Lancashire economy.

This year, Scrap Local was one of the finalists in the digital awards category for their innovative work in the recycling and waste management space. Our company has been making waves in the industry, having previously been a finalist for the MRW National Recycling Awards and the Rosendale Business Awards.

Our system has a wide array of features which provide control and efficiencies across the whole recycling and resource management operations. 

You can view more on our bespoke, industry-leading software below!

  • Job management

    A digital approach to managing enquiries, removing the hassle from pen and paper trail to the shredder.

    Provide seamless recycling and waste management operation through quote, booking, contact and collection.

  • All in one system/ Remote cloud access

    Access business operations and automate admin for better resource and management efficiency.

    This provides efficiencies between small and large-scale resource and recycling businesses whilst cutting on environmental impacts through our digital hub. Vehicle, Driver and Job information is centralised into one portal.

  • Secure payment gateway

    This can automate payment scheduling for resources and recycle through live status updates.

    All whilst being KYC compliant- Obtain client information securely with no liability involved.

  • Centralised customer application

    The communication gateway allows for complete transparency through recorded messages and email triggers that keep clients aware and engaged.

    Call tracking and predefined messages reduce admin whilst not undermining client experience and account management.

     

Scrap Local's Commitment to Sustainability and Reducing Waste

Scrap Local was founded to connect producers of scrap metal waste and end-of-life vehicles to trusted recyclers locally.

Our vision is to create a reliable, transparent, and convenient approach to recycling. Built by recyclers for recyclers, our innovative system helps businesses effectively manage their operations with no burden and efficiencies in systems and processes. Our system provides measurable improvements to recycling and waste management operations.

Our bespoke lead generation software helps businesses in the scrap metal industry find work relevant to their services. Our company is also focused on reducing waste and promoting sustainability. They provide an innovative online platform allowing customers to sell scrap metal and other recyclable materials.

Our bespoke system provides measurable improvements to recycling and waste management operations. Quite noticeably, the key benefit is a reduction in carbon emissions for a lowered footprint due to fewer wasted journeys. 

We pride ourselves on our customer-centric approach, offering a fast, efficient, environmentally friendly service for businesses and customers. Our core values and passion for disrupting the scrap metal recycling industry have made this possible through our innovative tech.

The Importance of Sustainability and Digital Platforms in the Recycling Industry

The digital awards category recognizes businesses that have significantly progressed in leveraging technology to improve their operations and services.

The category includes companies that have developed innovative digital strategies, platforms, and applications that have improved businesses’ efficiency and effectiveness.

Scrap Local’s platform is a prime example of the power of digital technology in the recycling industry.

By leveraging technology, our company has streamlined the process of buying and selling recyclable materials, making them faster, more convenient, and more environmentally friendly.

 

Recognition at the Red Rose Awards

Both customers and industry professionals have widely recognized Scrap Local’s approach to recycling.

We have been praised for its commitment to sustainability and reducing waste in the industry. Our platform has also been recognized for its user-friendly design, making it easy for customers to sell their scrap metal and cars online.

Scrap Local was announced at the Red Rose Awards as one of the runners-up in the digital awards category.

While our company did not take home the top prize, the recognition was a testament to our company’s hard work and dedication to promoting sustainability in the recycling industry.

A Message From Our Founder

Scrap Local’s CEO, Martin Handley, said, “It’s an honour to be recognized among the top digital companies in Lancashire. We are proud of our work to promote sustainability and reduce waste in the recycling industry. This recognition is a testament to our commitment to that mission.”

The digital awards category was among the most competitive at the Red Rose Awards, with several other innovative companies competing for the top prize.

The judges praised our company for its dedication to using technology to improve their operations and services and their commitment to sustainability and reducing waste in the industry.

Companies like ours are well-positioned to lead the way in the recycling industry as the world becomes increasingly aware of the importance of sustainability and reducing waste.

By leveraging technology and digital platforms, we can make it easier and more convenient for customers to sell their scrap metal and end-of-life vehicles while promoting sustainability and reducing waste and harmful emissions.

What Does The Future Hold For Our Made In Lancashire Business?

Overall, the Red Rose Awards celebrated Lancashire’s thriving business community and the innovative companies driving the region’s economic growth. While we may not have won the top prize in the digital awards category, our recognition as runners-up is a testament to the company’s hard work and dedication to promoting sustainability in the recycling industry.

Our humble beginnings are from a one-person band business to building a team, moving to a large office and growing our business to receive industry invitations and recognition of our developments. 

We have shown incredible progress and are on track to enjoy further growth in the industry and beyond! We continue to receive industry recognition and build social value through our efforts and our network of recyclers.

Building upon our vision to connect producers of scrap metal waste to trusted recyclers locally – As Uber has done for Taxis and Eat has for takeaways.

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