Transwaste

Name

Transwaste

Legal name

Transwaste Recycling and Aggregates Limited

Website

https://transwasteltd.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Waste Management & Recycling Services

NAICS

Waste Collection (56211), Solid Waste Collection (562111), Materials Recovery Facilities (562920)

SIC

Refuse Systems (4953), Sanitary Services (4950)

akta.pro primary industry

Waste Transfer Stations & Material Consolidation (IMAIAFAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Recycling Transfer & Consolidation (Single-Stream, Dual-Stream, Source-Separated) (EUAIABAC), Special Waste Transfer (Tires, Mattresses, Appliances) (BPALABAG), E-waste & Universal Waste Collection/Transfer (Electronics, Lamps, Batteries) (EUAIABAG)

Keywords

• Waste management services
• Skip hire services
• Waste recycling solutions
• Waste-to-energy services
• Construction aggregates supply

Headquarters

HQ city

Melton

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Skip Hire Services: Skip hire services ranging from 4YD to 40YD skips for construction, commercial, and domestic use. Pricing depends on skip size and waste type. Permits available for highway placement.
2. Waste Collection and Disposal: Collection and disposal of various waste types including municipal solid waste, construction waste, industrial waste. Waste is sorted and processed for maximum recycling.
3. Aggregates Sales: Sale of aggregates including recycled crushed concrete and brick hardcore, quarried materials (limestone, sand, gravel), and decorative products (granite, slate). Delivered via fleet of tipper lorries from 8 to 20 tonnes capacity.
4. Rock Salt Sales: Rock salt sales in multiple formats: loose (1-20 tonnes via tipper lorry), bulk bags, and 25kg bags. Available year-round at Melton site.
5. Waste Treatment and Processing: Contract services for local authorities including North Lincolnshire Council for domestic waste treatment and disposal, processing up to 45,000 tonnes of residual waste annually into refuse-derived fuel.
6. Fuel Export: Export of Solid Recovered Fuel and Refuse Derived Fuel from Hull Port, with shipments of up to 5,000 tonnes accommodated.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Transwaste is the largest waste recycling company in East Yorkshire, providing comprehensive waste management solutions including skip hire (4YD to 40YD), recycling of multiple waste streams (asbestos, batteries, brick/concrete, cardboard, green waste, mattresses, metal, municipal solid waste, plasterboard, plastic, WEEE, wood), waste-to-energy products (Solid Recovered Fuel, Refuse Derived Fuel, Biomass Wood), aggregates delivery, and rock salt supply. The company operates a purpose-built waste transfer station at Melton capable of holding 750,000 tonnes, achieving a 95% recycling rate.

Product overview

Transwaste is a waste management and recycling company offering a comprehensive suite of services centered around skip hire, recycling of multiple waste streams (asbestos, batteries, brick/concrete, cardboard, green waste, mattresses, metal, municipal solid waste, plasterboard, plastic, WEEE, and wood), and waste-to-energy solutions. The core Skip Hire service provides containers ranging from 4YD to 40YD, while recycling services process various waste materials into reusable commodities. The waste-to-energy division produces Solid Recovered Fuel (SRF) and Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF) for cement kilns and incinerators, along with Biomass Wood for energy generation. Additional offerings include aggregate supply and rock salt for seasonal use. The company operates with a 95% recycling rate and targets net zero by 2050.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Skip Hire Skip hire service offering multiple skip sizes (4YD to 40YD) for waste collection and disposal, including enclosed options for light waste, with permits and highway permissions managed by Transwaste.
• Asbestos Disposal Safe disposal of asbestos waste by trained workforce using proper handling procedures to prevent toxic exposure.
• Battery Disposal Service Specialized battery recycling with drop-off points at Melton and Foster Street locations, mitigating fire risk at waste management facilities.
• Brick & Concrete Recycling Crushing and recycling of concrete and demolition waste into new aggregate materials suitable for backfilling, foundations, and new concrete mixing.
• Cardboard Recycling Collection, segregation, and baling of cardboard for reprocessing mills to recycle back into original cardboard form.
• Green Waste Recycling Shredding of green waste including bushes, trees and plants for conversion into compost or top soil, with option to convert to biomass for energy generation.
• Mattress Recycling Dismantling of mattresses into component materials (foam for flooring underlay, springs for metal products) to divert from landfill.
• Metal Recycling Segregation of ferrous and non-ferrous metals using magnets, sent to approved reprocessing facilities for recycling.
• Municipal Solid Waste Processing Processing of everyday household waste including packaging, grass clippings, furniture, clothing, bottles, food scraps, and newspapers through shredding, screening, and metal removal.
• Plasterboard Recycling Collection and recycling of plasterboard waste into new board at dedicated recycling facilities with project-level tracking data.
• Plastic Recycling Recycling of garden furniture, crates, pipelines from construction and industrial waste into new raw materials.
• WEEE Waste Collection Collection and recycling of electrical items including TVs, computers, fridges, printers, and washing machines in compliance with WEEE Regulations.
• Wood Recycling

Quantifiable outcome

• 95% of all waste recycled - highest rate in East Yorkshire
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• North Lincolnshire CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 March 2018Transwaste appointed as contractor for disposal of domestic waste collected from households across North Lincolnshire. Up to 75,000 tonnes processed annually with 45,000 tonnes of residual waste converted to refuse-derived fuel, diverting 90% from landfill and saving £84,000 annually.
• Wates GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing skips for Hull Extra Care Schemes since February 2015. The £80m development includes 316 extra care apartments for people with care needs, elderly, mental health needs and disabilities.
• Sewell ConstructioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWaste management partnership for Hull New Theatre refurbishment as part of Hull UK City of Culture 2017, including demolition waste removal and recycling.
• Henry Boot ConstructioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWaste management for £15-million University of Hull sports development at Cottingham Road campus, enhancing sporting facilities with new 3G pitches and pavilion.
• Hobson & PortercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term partnership with construction company for waste management at various projects including Foundations Live exhibition at Bishop Burton College.
• Sewell GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWaste removal partnership for Integrated Care Centre development at former David Lister School site in East Hull, providing tailored care for elderly and combatting unnecessary hospital admissions.
• Kenny Waste ManagementminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJoint working on Lovell Surbiton Close Estate housing development project.
• Carbon FootprintminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for carbon footprint management with investment in global projects including Clean Drinking Water, Cooking Facilities, Solar Power Plants and Saving Rainforest deforestation.
• Hull 4 HeroesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCharity partnership supporting veterans through promotion across over 100 skips, supporting home transformations and integration into civilian life.
• PlatformminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCharity partnership supporting disabled individuals over 18 with further education and support, focusing on independent living skills through arts and ICT.
• Together Housing GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorking with Compendium Living and Hull City Council on affordable rent and shared ownership housing development at Surbiton Close estate.
• EuroviaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWaste management partnership for Hull City Centre improvements scheme as part of City of Culture 2017 celebrations.
• Humberside AggregatesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupplier partnership for aggregate materials and donated building for St Anne's School modular classroom project.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Wastecycle: Nottingham-based independent waste recycling company offering skip hire, commercial waste collection, recycling and aggregates. Closely comparable in size, ownership structure and service mix.
• Grundon: Family-owned UK waste management and skip hire operator with a similar vertically integrated service offering (skip hire, transfer, recycling, aggregates). Strongly comparable as a private, family-led peer.
• FCC Environment: UK arm of FCC Servicios Medio Ambiente providing municipal waste treatment, transfer, recycling and disposal. Directly comparable on the council/municipal contract model and waste-to-energy offerings.

Regional players

• Hills Waste Solutions: South West England-based waste collection, skip hire and recycling company owned by the Hills Group. Comparable operating model and customer segments but different geography.
• Mick George Group: East Midlands-based waste management, skip hire and aggregates provider of broadly similar scale. Closely comparable business mix – skip hire, recycling, aggregates – though serving a different regional catchment.
• Yorwaste: Yorkshire-focused waste collection, recycling and treatment company operating across North Yorkshire. Closely comparable on geography (Yorkshire) and on the council/municipal contract profile.

Emerging players

• CS Recycling: North East England-based skip hire, aggregates and waste recycling provider. Comparable service mix and customer profile, smaller scale, focusing on a partial geographic overlap.

Broad incumbents

• Suez Recycling and Recovery UK: Major UK recycling and recovery operator with extensive transfer station, materials recovery and energy-from-waste infrastructure. Highly comparable service portfolio and target customers.
• Veolia UK: Global environmental services giant with significant UK waste collection, recycling and energy-from-waste operations. Overlaps with Transwaste's municipal contracts, recycling streams and SRF/RDF production.
• Biffa: One of the largest UK waste management companies offering skip hire, recycling, waste collection and treatment nationwide. Directly comparable across virtually every service line Transwaste offers, but at much greater national scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance10 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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