Landscape & Urban Design Issue 36 2019 | Page 71

We’ve been slow to evolve our existing Sealed subterranean units, emptied Having began his career with systems in this country but adi Waste by crane, are ecologically sound and Michelin, he moved on to senior level Systems seeks to change that and to have been shown, even during last roles in general management, sales become the go-to source of the type of summer’s UK heatwave, to minimise and business development in the underground waste units that have the bad odours associated with automotive, transport, finance and already benefited a number of major traditional bin systems. asset management sectors, before applying his talents to the waste European cities and over 40 countries worldwide. And, given they are often more management industry. aesthetically pleasing thanks to their We are working to establish strong innovative design, they can play a real James Sopwith, Group Strategic relationships with leading developers, role in urban regeneration efforts. Account Director of adi Group, said of Mark Burgess’ appointment, “This local authorities, architects and the likes of Cambridge University, which What’s more, in future they can also is a great addition to our team and as a pioneer on so many fronts is help rid us of one of our more onerous demonstrates our commitment to already moving away from traditional regular chores – the weekly need to innovation, problem-solving and waste methodologies at the North West drag heavy wheelie bins to awkward progress at a pivotal moment for the Cambridge Development.” collection points on bin day. waste sector. Mark’s knowledge of The underground solutions offered Mark brings a wealth of experience to welcome him to adi and look forward by adi Waste Systems and Sotkon adi Group, having spent a number of to seeing the change he can help lead.” can help resolve many of the well- years with leading waste management documented waste disposal issues company, Otto Waste Systems, which For more information on the benefits faced by the UK. Smart telematic supplied vehicles, bin lifts, bins adi Waste Systems’ underground systems sense fullness levels and and waste management systems solutions can deliver to your send alerts and data that assist throughout Europe. development, estate or complex, that sector is second to none, so we with collection planning to drive email [email protected] or efficiencies and reduce emissions. call 0121 451 2255 Issue 36 2019 Landscape & Urban Design 71