The Longue Hougue site, which will house the new waste facility.

ANOTHER local company has claimed it has been excluded from the tendering process to build a waste facility in the island.

Total Waste last night presented its plans to deputies ahead of tomorrow’s debate. Its claims follow a similar allegation by Island Waste, which said it had been misled in the expressions of interest about what was required.

Island Waste’s application was rejected as inadequate and the Public Services Department denied the allegation. Total Waste’s Steve Le Cheminant said he wanted his company’s ideas to be made public.

‘Public Services have precluded us from tendering for the waste contract, therefore we have little option other than direct public disclosure,’ he said. ‘They cited the fact that we had little experience in waste management. We realise this and have used European market-leading manufacturers and suppliers – who all offer training courses for our operators – they all offer technical assistance and advice and are local, so ideal for quick responses to any problems.

‘In recent examples of experienced companies undertaking States contracts, it seems that experienced companies make you pay for that experience. And they don’t always deliver a superior service.’