What Slicker Recycling does

Slicker Recycling is a UK-based hazardous waste management and recycling company headquartered in Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire, with a nationwide depot network and 200+ employees serving automotive, manufacturing, marine, retail, public transport, agriculture, plant/tool hire, and foodservice customers. Its core service is the collection, transport, and re-refining of used lubricating oil into high-quality base oil at a £70 million Danish refinery in Kalundborg operated through a joint venture with Germany's AVISTA Oil AG; the company claims to be the only UK waste oil collector using the re-refining route rather than lower-value Processed Fuel Oil (PFO), citing 37% greater carbon efficiency.

Beyond waste oil, the company offers a broad environmental services portfolio: workshop and total waste management, MARPOL-compliant marine waste collections for shipping and ports, interceptor and drainage maintenance (with HPWJ, CCTV, and confined space entry capability), industrial cleaning and spill response, spill containment products, parts washers, and — through the Re:Group division acquired in 2020 — Multiburn Max and Multiburn RE:Fuel QP5 industrial heating fuels delivered in bulk. A custom iOS/Android mobile app supports customer booking and document management.

The business model combines managed-services contracts (quote-based, multi-year) with transactional base-oil sales to lubricant manufacturers and a small hardware/parts revenue tail from spill products and parts washers. Distribution is direct field sales supplemented by channel partnerships with garage network buying groups (GROUPAUTO, AutoCare, Top Truck, United Garage Services, The Race Group/Certas Energy) reaching 1,200+ locations. Certifications span ISO 9001/14001/45001, Cyber Essentials, FORS Bronze, Safe Contractor, the 2024 King's Award for Enterprise, and 2025 Living Wage Employer accreditation. The parent company is Greenbottle Limited; in 2025 sector authority Dr. Andreas Weinberger became a significant shareholder and joined the executive board.

Name

Slicker Recycling

Legal name

Slicker Recycling

Website

https://slickerrecycling.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Slicker Recycling is a UK hazardous waste management firm that collects used oil and workshop waste nationwide and re-refines used oil into base oil at its Danish JV refinery, serving automotive, marine, manufacturing, retail, and public-sector customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hazardous Waste Management and Recycling

NAICS

Hazardous Waste Collection (562112), Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal (562211), Petroleum Refineries (32411), Waste Collection (56211)

SIC

Hazardous Waste Management (4955), Petroleum Refining (2911), Refuse Systems (4953)

akta.pro primary industry

Used Oil & Oily Waste Management (Collection, Re-refining, Disposal) (BPALAFAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Used Oil, Lubricants & Industrial Fluids Recovery/Recycling (IMAIAFAM), Sludge, Bilge, Waste & Garbage Disposal Coordination (MARPOL) (TLAHAJAE), Grease Trap, Used Cooking Oil & FOG Services (Collection & Recycling) (EUAIAGAK), Solvent Recovery & Hazardous Waste Recycling/Reclamation (Distillation, Reuse) (BPALAFAH)

Keywords

• Hazardous waste collection
• Waste oil re-refining
• MARPOL compliant services
• Industrial heating fuels
• Interceptor drainage services

Headquarters

HQ city

Worcester

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Waste Collection and Management Services: Comprehensive waste collection, recycling, and management services for hazardous and non-hazardous waste streams including waste oil, workshop waste, industrial services, interceptor maintenance, and total waste management solutions.
2. Industrial Fuel Products: Sale of alternative industrial heating fuels including Multiburn Max and Multiburn RE:Fuel QP5 as direct replacements for gas oil. Revenue from bulk fuel deliveries up to 34,000 litres.
3. Marine and Shipping Waste Services: MARPOL-compliant waste collection services for ships including oily waste, sludge removal, bilge water collection, ballast water disposal, and garbage clearance with 24/7 availability.
4. Base Oil Re-refining: Processing of collected used oil into high-quality base oil at state-of-the-art refinery, sold to lubricant manufacturers for production of new lubricating oils.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Slicker Recycling collects hazardous workshop and industrial waste streams (used lubricating oil, oily rags, oil filters, antifreeze, batteries, fluorescent tubes, MARPOL ship waste, drainage interceptors, chemical and clinical wastes) and re-refines the waste oil into high-quality base oil at a state-of-the-art Danish refinery. It complements this core circular-economy service with MARPOL-compliant marine collections, interceptor and drainage maintenance, industrial cleaning and spill response, parts washers, total waste management consolidation, and industrial heating fuel supply via the Re:Group division. The company serves enterprise customers across automotive, manufacturing, marine, public sector, retail, logistics and agriculture in the UK.

Product overview

Slicker Recycling offers a comprehensive suite of waste management and environmental services built around a core waste oil collection and re-refining capability. The company's flagship service transforms used lubricating oil into high-quality base oil through a state-of-the-art Danish re-refinery, supporting circular economy principles. Services are organized into integrated divisions: Waste Oil Collections (including workshop waste streams), Marine & Shipping Services (MARPOL-compliant), Interceptor & Drainage Services, Industrial Services, Industrial Fuel Services (via Re:Group division), and Total Waste Management. The company also offers the Slicker App mobile application for customer account management. Industrial fuel products include Multiburn Max and Multiburn RE:Fuel QP5 as alternative heating oils. The company serves diverse sectors including automotive, manufacturing, retail, public transport, marine, construction, and agriculture.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Re:Group: Division specializing in supplying industrial heating oils that are direct replacements for gas oil but cost less and reduce environmental impact. Products include Multiburn Max and Multiburn RE:Fuel QP5.
• Slicker Interceptors

Products and services

• Waste Oil Collection Expert collection and sustainable re-refining of used lubricating oil into high-quality base oil at the state-of-the-art Danish refinery. Serves automotive, manufacturing, marine and industrial customers across the UK.
• Workshop Waste Collections Comprehensive sustainable collection of garage and workshop waste streams including oil filters, oily rags, absorbents, lead acid batteries, fluorescent tubes, antifreeze and aerosols. Targets automotive workshops and dealership sites.
• Total Waste Management Streamlined waste management consolidating dry waste, clinical waste, WEEE waste, secure shredding, road sweeping, spill containment and septic tank services under one provider for multi-site enterprises.
• Parts Washers Efficient cleaning solution with integrated solvent recycling technology for workshop and garage use, lowering solvent consumption and waste.
• Industrial Services Specialist industrial cleaning, site clearance, tank cleaning, chemical waste disposal, emergency spill response and shipping waste services for complex industrial sites.
• Interceptor and Drainage Services Professional cleaning, maintenance and servicing of interceptors and drainage systems including integrity testing, CCTV surveys, high pressure water jetting, drain lining, FOG removal and 24/7 emergency response.
• Industrial Fuel Services (Re:Group) Supply of industrial heating fuels (Multiburn Max and Multiburn RE:Fuel QP5) as eco-efficient alternatives to gas oil plus fuel uplift and tank maintenance services via the Re:Group division.
• Multiburn Max Industrial Heating Oil Premium industrial heating fuel alternative to gas oil with the same energy value but lower cost and lower carbon equivalent emissions, with low-temperature storage and burning characteristics. Requires no burner modifications.
• Multiburn RE:Fuel QP5 Industrial Heating Oil Cost-effective industrial heating fuel that can replace medium and heavy fuel oils as well as gas oil. Reduces carbon footprint by over 10% versus traditional fuels, composed of virgin distillates and processed fuel oil.
• Marine and Shipping Services (MARPOL-compliant) MARPOL-compliant waste collections for commercial vessels, ferries, cruise liners and port calls across the UK with rapid turnaround. Services include oily waste, sludge removal, bilge water, ballast water, redundant fuels and garbage clearance.
• Spill Containment Products Comprehensive spill prevention and clean-up solutions including spill kits (oil, fuel, chemical), spill stations, drip trays, spill pallets, bunded storage tanks and absorbent materials for workshop and industrial sites.
• Slicker App Mobile application for iOS and Android enabling customers to book collections, access compliance documentation, manage account information and monitor environmental impact including carbon savings.

Quantifiable outcome

• 37% carbon efficiency improvement compared to Processed Fuel Oil (PFO) production
• +9 more outcomes

Named customers19 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• The Race Group (part of Certas Energy)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 April 2026UK's leading distributor of fuels and lubricants. Partnership introduces streamlined service simplifying waste oil management for Race's customers while improving sustainability and regulatory compliance. Slicker delivers comprehensive service package including unlimited waste oil collections, filter collections, and drum collections for fixed monthly fee.
• AVISTA Oil AGcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020German recycling firm co-investor in AVISTA Green the Danish re-refinery company. Joint venture partner in £70 million base oil re-refinery in Denmark opened in 2020. Dr. Weinberger was instrumental in shaping the global re-refining industry during his decade as CEO and Chairman.
• The Purchasing Agency (TPA)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIntroduced Slicker Recycling to Baylis through close working relationship with Vauxhall Buying Group (VBG)
• VeoliacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResource management company partnership where Veolia implements wide-ranging carbon-efficient recycling routes for Jardine Motors Group, with Slicker supporting used oil re-refining through their state-of-the-art facility
• PETRONASminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLubricating oil partner that introduced Slicker Recycling to Ernest Doe decision-makers
• CastrolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on more circular approach to used oil management between Slicker Recycling and Castrol UK Ltd
• Fleet AssistminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGarage network providing Slicker Recycling services to Lemon Penguin network members with exclusive discounted rates

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Veolia UK: Veolia is one of the largest waste management and resource recovery operators globally, with UK operations spanning hazardous waste, industrial services, and recycling. Already partners with Slicker on customer accounts (e.g., Jardine Motors) and is a broad incumbent competitor.
• Biffa plc: Biffa is a major UK waste management company providing collection, recycling, and treatment services across commercial, industrial, and municipal customers. Overlaps with Slicker's total waste management and commercial collection services.
• Suez Recycling and Recovery UK: Suez operates one of the largest UK waste and recycling platforms, with capabilities in hazardous waste, industrial services, and resource recovery. A broad incumbent competitor with overlapping service categories.

Direct peers

• Tradebe Environmental Services: Spain-headquartered hazardous waste management specialist with significant UK presence. Provides industrial waste collection, treatment, and recycling services comparable to Slicker's hazardous workshop waste and industrial service offerings.
• Heritage-Crystal Clean: Heritage-Crystal Clean operates one of the largest US used oil collection and re-refining networks, alongside parts washing and hazardous waste services. Closely mirrors Slicker's mix of used oil recovery and complementary workshop waste services.
• Safety-Kleen (Clean Harbors): Safety-Kleen is the leading North American used oil collection and re-refining business, now owned by Clean Harbors. It is the closest global analog to Slicker Recycling's integrated collection-plus-re-refining model for used lubricating oil.
• Oil Recycling Ltd: UK-based used oil collection and recycling company serving automotive, industrial, and marine customers. Directly comparable to Slicker's core waste oil collection business, though without the integrated re-refinery capability.
• AVISTA Oil AG: German-based re-refining group and Slicker's JV partner in the Danish re-refinery (AVISTA Green). Operates re-refineries across Europe and is a direct competitor in used oil re-refining, while also serving as Slicker's strategic partner.

Regional players

• Castle Environmental: Castle Environmental operates one of the UK's largest integrated hazardous waste treatment facilities, providing collection, treatment, and disposal of hazardous waste streams. Comparable as a UK-focused hazardous waste services specialist.
• Cory Environmental: Cory is a UK-focused waste management group operating energy-from-waste and recycling facilities, plus commercial waste collections. Comparable as a UK regional player in waste services though with less specialization in hazardous/oil streams.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/slickersocial

Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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