Escalator services team benefits from greater re-use and recycling of waste - CS900

Tube Lines Escalator Services (TLES) achieved cost savings and environmental benefits by improved waste management and greater resource efficiency in the refurbishment and maintenance of escalators on three London Underground lines. TLES introduced new practices to boost the re-use and recycling of different wastes. The main benefits from this approach include cost savings of around £75,000/year, 55% of all waste now re-used or recycled, 150 tonnes/year of scrap metal from escalator steps re-used or recycled and 4 tonnes/year of wooden pallets returned for re-use.