Business Details
15 Years
experience
Your Trusted Waste Management Partner in Ely
Established in 2011 by Steve Crook, Bell Waste Control has grown from a single-vehicle operation in Cambridge to one of the East of England's largest independent waste and recycling management companies. We operate over 60 HGV vehicles from four permitted locations, employing more than 160 local people to serve 4,000+ customers. Our mission focuses on zero waste to landfill through advanced processing facilities that produce solid recovered fuel (SRF) and refuse derived fuel (RDF). We specialise in bespoke waste management solutions for commercial, trade, and residential clients, covering general waste, dry mixed recycling, hazardous waste, and WEEE recycling. Our commitment to environmental stewardship is demonstrated through accreditations from industry awards, including MRW National Recycling Awards and Lincolnshire Business Awards.We maintain a family-run business ethos while investing in modern fleet technologies and processing capabilities to ensure compliance and efficiency. Our services span East Anglia, Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire, Leicestershire, and South Yorkshire, supported by a network of permitted transfer stations. We provide waste audits, recycling advice, and tailored collection schedules using skips, roll-on containers, and wheelie bins. Our team delivers cradle-to-grave waste management solutions, prioritising customer satisfaction and environmental performance. With processing capacity for 35,000+ tonnes of materials annually, we combine local expertise with national-scale operations to meet evolving regulatory requirements.
Services
Skip Hire
Commercial Waste Collection
Recycling Processing
Waste Audits
Hazardous Waste Management
Details
- Year established: 2011
Highlights and features
- Award-winning customer service and innovation since 2011
- Zero waste to landfill commitment with SRF/RDF processing
- Bespoke solutions for commercial, trade, and residential clients
- Investment in modern fleet and permitted processing facilities
- Family-run ethos with 160+ local employees and 4,000+ customers
Services
Skip Hire
We provide skip hire services for domestic and commercial clients, offering sizes from 3-yard domestic skips to 16-yard construction skips. Our reliable delivery and collection service operates across East Anglia and the East Midlands. The service includes short-notice availability and tailored waste disposal solutions for clear-outs, trade jobs, and multi-site operations.
Commercial Waste Collection
Our commercial waste collection covers general waste, dry mixed recycling, hazardous waste, and WEEE recycling for sectors including hospitality, construction, and healthcare. We offer bespoke collection schedules using rear-end loaders, front-end loaders, and euro bins. Services include waste audits and compliance reporting to meet business environmental obligations.
Recycling Processing
We process over 35,000 tonnes of waste annually at permitted facilities, producing solid recovered fuel (SRF) and refuse derived fuel (RDF). Our capabilities include cardboard, glass, plastic, and wood recycling. The service diverts waste from landfill through waste hierarchy principles, supporting circular economy initiatives for businesses and households.
Hazardous Waste Management
We handle hazardous waste streams including chemicals, solvents, and contaminated materials. Our permitted transfer stations ensure safe segregation, storage, and treatment. The service includes duty of care compliance, waste tracking, and documentation to meet Environment Agency regulations for commercial clients.
Waste Audits
Our waste audits identify waste streams, recycling opportunities, and cost-saving measures for businesses. The service includes cradle-to-grave analysis, compliance checks, and recommendations for zero-waste-to-landfill strategies. Audits support environmental policy development and regulatory reporting requirements.
Questions
What areas do you cover for waste collection?
We cover East Anglia, Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire, Leicestershire, and South Yorkshire for commercial and residential waste collection services.
Do you handle hazardous waste disposal?
Yes, we provide hazardous waste management services including safe collection, segregation, and compliant treatment at permitted facilities.
What skip sizes are available?
We offer skips from 3-yard domestic sizes up to 16-yard construction skips for trade and commercial requirements.
Can you help with business recycling compliance?
Yes, we provide waste audits, recycling consultancy, and compliance reporting to meet your business's environmental obligations.
How do you ensure zero waste to landfill?
We use waste hierarchy principles, processing facilities producing SRF/RDF, and advanced segregation techniques to achieve zero waste to landfill.