Business Details
46 Years
experience
Your Trusted Waste Management Partner
WasteCare was established in 1980 with a focus on recycling photographic and industrial waste to recover valuable materials. Over four decades, we have expanded our expertise to manage over 1,000 waste streams across all commercial and industrial sectors. Our team of 400 professionals collects and recycles more than 60,000 tonnes of hazardous and difficult waste annually for 20,000 UK organisations. We prioritise regulatory compliance, environmental best practices, and innovative technology, including our myWaste app for secure waste management access. As pioneers in the circular economy, we return over 5 million annually to clients through recovered materials.Our 12 regional service centres and 150-vehicle fleet ensure reliable nationwide service, supported by industry-leading accreditations. We provide dedicated account management, technical support, and transparent data access to build trust with clients. Our compliance schemes cover batteries, packaging, and electrical products, offering fixed-cost solutions for members. We are committed to minimising landfill waste and maximising financial returns through material recovery. Our mission remains to simplify waste management while delivering exceptional service quality and value.
Services
Hazardous waste collection
Battery recycling
Industrial container recycling
Electronic waste recycling
High-temperature incineration
Waste compliance schemes
Industrial packaging supply
Waste tracking systems
Details
- Year established: 1980
Highlights and features
- We have 40+ years' experience in hazardous waste management
- We operate 12 regional service centres nationwide
- Our myWaste app provides secure digital waste management access
- We offer dedicated account management and technical support
- We hold industry-leading accreditations for quality assurance
Associations and certifications
- BS5750
Services
Hazardous waste collection
We collect hazardous waste from commercial and industrial sites nationwide using licensed vehicles. Our service covers over 1,000 waste streams including chemicals, solvents, and contaminated materials. We provide full traceability from collection to final treatment.
Battery recycling
We recycle all portable battery types including alkaline, lithium, and Ni-Cd. Our service covers collection, sorting, and processing through approved recycling channels. We provide compliance documentation for all battery waste streams.
Industrial container recycling
We collect and process industrial containers including IBCs, plastic drums, and steel containers. Our service includes container reconditioning and supply of new industrial packaging. We ensure full compliance with packaging waste regulations.
Electronic waste recycling
As the UK's largest electrical recycling operation, we process waste electrical and electronic equipment. Our AATF-certified facilities handle data destruction, component recovery, and material separation. We provide evidence of proper WEEE disposal.
High-temperature incineration
Our energy-from-waste facility incinerates hazardous waste that cannot be recycled. The process generates energy while ensuring complete destruction of harmful substances. We comply with strict emissions standards for safe waste treatment.
Questions
What waste types do you handle?
We manage over 1,000 hazardous and non-hazardous waste streams including chemicals, batteries, electronic waste, industrial containers, and contaminated materials.
Are you licensed for UK-wide collections?
Yes, we operate nationwide with 12 regional service centres and a fleet of 150 vehicles for licensed waste collection and transportation.
How do you ensure regulatory compliance?
We maintain BS5750 accreditation and operate approved compliance schemes for batteries, packaging, and electrical products with fixed-cost obligations.
Can you track waste collections digitally?
Our myWaste app provides real-time tracking, collection history, and recycling performance data through secure online access.
Do you offer industrial packaging solutions?
We supply new and reconditioned industrial containers including IBCs, plastic drums, and steel containers for commercial and industrial use.
How do you handle waste destruction?
Our high-temperature incinerator safely destroys non-recyclable hazardous waste while recovering energy through controlled combustion processes.
