Business Details
49 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Recycling Partner in Belfast
Established in 1977, Avenue Recycling has grown from a metal merchant yard into Northern Ireland's leading electrical waste and metal recycling company. With over 40 years of expertise, we operate two fully licensed waste facilities in Belfast, holding accreditations including ISO 14001, ISO 9001, and ISO 45001. Our services span WEEE collection, secure IT data wiping, end-of-life vehicle recycling, and event waste management, serving councils, healthcare providers, educational institutions, and private businesses across Northern Ireland.We maintain rigorous compliance standards through our AATF approval and NIEA licensing, ensuring environmentally sustainable practices. Our team of over 50 local employees delivers tailored waste solutions, combining technical expertise with a commitment to advancing the circular economy. With 24/7 emergency support and a focus on client satisfaction, we provide certified, transparent services that address both regulatory requirements and sustainability goals.
Services
Metal Recycling
Electrical Waste
IT Data Wiping
End of Life Vehicles
Industrial Clear Outs
Event Waste
IT Equipment Destruction
Details
- Year established: 1977
Highlights and features
- 40+ years of specialist recycling expertise in Belfast
- Secure, certified IT data wiping and destruction services
- Approved Authorised Treatment Facility (AATF) status
- 24/7 emergency waste collection support available
- Trusted by Belfast City Council and Health Service providers
Associations and certifications
- ISO 14001
- ISO 9001
- ISO 45001
- Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA)
- Approved Authorised Treatment Facility (AATF)
What people say
Professional service
Reliable collections
Excellent support
Happy with the team
Efficient solutions
Services
IT Data Wiping
Secure, certified wiping of data from electrical and electronic equipment. Our WEEE-compliant process ensures 100% data removal while maintaining environmental sustainability. Services include certified destruction certificates for corporate clients.
Electrical Waste
Comprehensive collection and recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment across Northern Ireland. We handle domestic and commercial WEEE streams with full regulatory compliance and recycling documentation.
Metal Recycling
Northern Ireland's leading metal recycling service operating since 1977. We process ferrous and non-ferrous metals from industrial and commercial sources, providing licensed waste transfer documentation for all transactions.
Event Waste
Tailored waste management solutions for festivals and events. Our complete package includes bin provision, collection scheduling, and recycling services to ensure environmental compliance during large-scale events.
End of Life Vehicles
Environmentally responsible recycling of end-of-life vehicles at our licensed Belfast facility. We provide certificate of destruction documentation and ensure proper disposal of hazardous materials in compliance with EU regulations.
Questions
What waste types do you handle?
We specialise in electrical waste (WEEE), metal recycling, IT equipment destruction, end-of-life vehicles, and industrial/commercial waste management across Northern Ireland.
Are you officially accredited?
Yes, we hold ISO 14001, ISO 9001, and ISO 45001 certifications, and are approved as an Authorised Treatment Facility (AATF) by the NIEA.
Do you operate outside Belfast?
We provide services throughout Northern Ireland, including Antrim, Lisburn, Castlereagh, and surrounding areas.
Can you handle urgent waste requirements?
Our 24/7 emergency service ensures prompt response for urgent waste collection and management needs.
How do you ensure data security?
We guarantee 100% secure data wiping of IT equipment using certified processes compliant with environmental and data protection regulations.
