Waste Transfer Station
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As part of the works to build Brent Cross West station, which opened in December 2023, we needed to relocate the Hendon Waste Transfer Station. Works included reconfiguring the railway tracks and building new sidings.
Operations ceased at Hendon Waste Transfer Station on 31 March 2021, and the site was handed back to Barnet Council on 13 December 2021. Since then, waste operations have been undertaken at a temporary facility in Wembley.
Within the outline planning permission for the wider Brent Cross Cricklewood programme, we achieved approval to build a permanent new Waste Transfer Station to accept household waste, street sweepings, recycling and food waste from the seven North London Waste Authority boroughs, but principally Barnet and Camden.
It is anticipated that the new centre planned for Geron Way / Edgware Road, NW2, will handle up to 195,000 tonnes of black bag, mixed recycling, food and street cleaning waste each year.
Plans have put sustainability at the heart of the design of the new waste facility, with a ‘living roof’ providing a haven for local wildlife and supporting local biodiversity such as bumblebees and the Black Redstart. To minimise impact on residents it will have state-of-the-art odour control technology and there will also be green screening to improve air quality.
Geron Way Waste Transfer Station
Work commenced: 30 September 2025
Contractors: McLaughlin & Harvey
Working hours: Permitted work hours will be Monday to Fridays between 8am to 6pm and 8am to 1pm on Saturdays.
Current works overview:
- From now until Spring 2026, electrical, drainage and foundation works are being carried out to prepare the site for the next phase of construction.
- Internal concrete walls have been constructed in the western transfer hall and installed temporary works ready for the mezzanine floor.
- Continued construction of the concrete retaining walls adjacent to both Edgware Road and the railway.
Upcoming works:
- Concrete pours for the mezzanine floor in the western transfer hall.
- Connection of the Thames Water stormwater diversion.
- Commence construction on the eastern transfer hall.
- Complete construction of retaining walls adjacent to Edgware Road and the railway.
The construction timeline is as follows:
- Building frame construction: May 2026 – January 2027
- External landscaping: July 2026 – September 2026
- Planned completion: Summer 2027
McLaughlin & Harvey are working to ensure minimal disruption at all times. If you would like to speak to someone, please see below for contact details.
Contacting the team
If you any questions or concerns regarding the Geron Way Waste Transfer Station works, please contact the site team:
- Project Manager, Jock Adie at jock.adie@mclh.co.uk
You can also ready McLaughlin & Harvey’s community newsletter here, and contact us at anytime via email TransformingBX@Barnet.gov.uk
Hendon Waste Transfer Station Demolition
Work commenced: 1 July 2025
Work completed: 22 December 2025
Contractors: McLaughlin & Harvey
Overview:Demolition of the decommissioned Hendon Waste Transfer station works is now complete. Contractors removed the entire structure, cleared out the area and set up site security which will be operative over the next future period until the site will be used again (which options are currently being explored for how the space will be used).
Contacting the team
If you any questions or concerns regarding the wider Brent Cross Cricklewood regeneration programme, please email TransformingBX@Barnet.gov.uk