L&S Waste Management

What L&S Waste Management does

L&S Waste Management is an independent waste management and construction materials supplier serving the South of England. Founded circa 1997, the company is headquartered in High Wycombe with operational depots in Portsmouth, Southampton and Fareham, and a rail-connected aggregate terminal in Southampton. Following its September 2024 acquisition by Biffa, it continues to trade under the L&S brand as a subsidiary.

The company's core products span skip hire (mini through RORO containers), grab hire, ready mixed concrete and concrete pumping, aggregates and soils (primary and recycled), portable toilet hire, and ancillary services including caged van collections, click-and-collect bulky waste removal, vacuum road sweeping, and L&S interlocking concrete blocks. It operates its own recycling plants at Portsmouth, Southampton and Fareham, processing construction and demolition waste into recycled aggregates for resale. Underpinning the operation is a Weighsoft-powered customer portal providing online booking, waste transfer note documentation, and digital waste tracking; online ordering is available for skip hire, grab hire, concrete, big yellow bags and portable toilet hire.

The business operates a hybrid go-to-market: self-serve e-commerce for domestic and small commercial customers combined with sales-led account management for larger construction, facilities management and commercial clients. Revenue is generated on a transactional unit-pricing basis for most services, with weekly recurring rentals for portable toilets and credit-account terms for regular commercial customers. Customer mix is split between long-tail domestic households, SMB construction trades, and enterprise contractors and facilities managers (named customers include VolkerFitzpatrick and Mildren Construction).

Name

L&S Waste Management

Legal name

L&S Waste Management Limited

Website

https://lswaste.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

L&S Waste Management is a South of England waste management and construction materials company operating depots in Portsmouth, Southampton and Fareham, offering skip hire, grab hire, ready mixed concrete, aggregates, portable toilets and recycling to domestic, commercial and construction customers; it was acquired by Biffa in September 2024.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Waste Management Services

NAICS

Solid Waste Collection (562111), Waste Collection (56211), Other Waste Collection (562119), Waste Management and Remediation Services (562)

SIC

Refuse Systems (4953), Sanitary Services (4950), Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210)

akta.pro primary industry

C&D Waste Collection, Hauling & Container Services (Roll-off/Dumpsters) (EUAIAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

C&D Transfer Stations & Consolidation (BPALAJAB), C&D Waste Collection & Hauling (BPALAJAA), Industrial & Commercial Waste Collection (Roll-off/Front-load) (IMAIAFAB), Concrete, Asphalt & Masonry Recycling (Crushing & Aggregate Production) (EUAIAHAD), Commercial & Office Waste Collection (Non-hazardous) (EUAIAGAA)

Keywords

• Waste management services
• Skip hire services
• Construction waste recycling
• Ready mixed concrete supply
• Aggregates and grab hire

Headquarters

HQ city

Fareham

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Skip and Container Hire: Rental and collection of skips and roll-on-roll-off containers for waste disposal. Revenue generated through delivery, collection, and disposal fees. Services include midi skips, builder skips, large skips, and RORO containers.
2. Grab Hire Services: Grab lorry services for soil, rubble, and mixed waste collection. Provides fast waste removal for construction and demolition projects.
3. Ready Mixed Concrete and Pumping: Supply of ready mixed foam concrete, volumetric concrete, ready mixed concrete, and floor screed along with concrete line pumping services for construction projects.
4. Aggregates and Soils: Supply of primary and recycled aggregates, MOT Type 1, sharp sand, ballast, limestone, topsoil, and other construction materials. Materials sourced from recycling operations and primary sources.
5. Portable Toilet Hire: Portable toilet hire with flexible rental terms and weekly servicing. Includes site welfare and events services.
6. Waste Collection Services: Caged van collection for bulky waste, click and collect service for light waste removal, and vacuum road sweeping services.
7. L&S Blocks: Sale of ECOblock and BARRIERblock interlocking concrete blocks for various construction applications including road blocks and temporary structures.
8. Recycling Processing: Operation of recycling facilities processing construction waste into recycled aggregates. Construction waste is sorted and processed to recover reusable materials.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

L&S Waste Management is an independent waste management company serving the South of England that provides skip hire, grab hire, ready mixed concrete, aggregates, portable toilet hire, and recycling services to domestic, commercial, and construction customers. The company operates its own recycling facilities where construction waste is processed into recycled aggregates, and offers online booking alongside sales-led account management for key commercial accounts.

Product overview

L&S Waste Management is an independent waste management company serving the South of England, offering a comprehensive portfolio of waste collection, recycling, and construction material services. The core offering centers on skip hire, grab hire, and ready mixed concrete services, supported by a wide range of complementary services including aggregates and soils, portable toilet hire, recycling facilities, and site welfare solutions. The company operates its own recycling plants where waste is processed into recycled aggregates for reuse, supporting sustainable construction practices. Services span from domestic waste removal to large-scale commercial construction projects, with major depots in Portsmouth, Southampton, and Fareham providing coverage across Hampshire, Sussex, Surrey, Wiltshire, and Dorset. Online ordering is available through their Weighsoft-powered customer portal for key services including skip hire, grab hire, concrete, and portable toilets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Skip Hire Reliable and cost-effective skip hire service for domestic, commercial, and construction waste removal. A familiar service across the South Coast for more than 30 years; customers can book skips online in a few simple steps.
• Grab Hire Grab hire service for soil, rubble, and mixed waste removal using grab lorries. Fast, efficient waste collection ideal for construction projects across the South Coast.
• Ready Mixed Concrete High quality ready mixed concrete and volumetric concrete delivery service, including concrete line pumping for efficient placement on construction sites.
• Portable Toilet Hire High quality portable toilet hire service with flexible rental terms and weekly servicing as standard. Available for construction sites, events, and site welfare; also referred to as Loo Hire or Portaloo hire.
• Big Yellow Bags Cost-effective and convenient waste removal solution using large bulk bags. Suitable for construction and domestic projects requiring flexible, smaller-scale waste collection.
• Skip and Container Hire Wide range of skips and roll-on-roll-off (RORO) containers for various waste volumes. Includes standard skips and larger containers for commercial and industrial waste management.
• Aggregates and Soils Quality range of primary and recycled materials including MOT Type 1, sharp sand, ballast, limestone, and topsoil. Available in bulk bags or loose loads for construction and landscaping projects.
• Recycling Sites Full disposal services for Registered Carriers of waste at company-owned recycling facilities. Construction waste is processed into recycled aggregates and reused in future projects, supporting sustainable construction practices.
• Click and Collect Bulky waste removal service where customers upload photos of waste, receive an instant quote, and the L&S team collects and recycles the waste at the nearest processing plant.
• Caged Van Collection Light bulky waste removal service using caged vans. Suitable for virtually any type of light bulky waste collection where larger skips or grab lorries are not needed.
• Vacuum Road Sweeper Vacuum road brush service for cleaning and litter removal. The cleaning solution for construction sites, car parks, and road maintenance.
• Grabs and Tippers Grab lorry and tipper services for efficient site clearance and waste removal. Heavy-duty vehicles capable of collecting large volumes of waste directly from construction sites.
• L&S Blocks Multi-purpose interlocking blocks (including ECOblock and BARRIERblock) for various construction applications. Used for temporary structures, road blocks, and retaining walls.
• Ready Mixed Foam Concrete Lightweight foam concrete solution for construction projects requiring reduced weight or improved insulation properties compared to standard concrete.
• Concrete Line Pumping Fast and efficient concrete line pumping service for placing concrete at difficult-to-reach locations on construction sites.
• Ready Mixed Floor Screed Ready mixed floor screed for floor levelling and finishing in construction projects. Applied over concrete slabs to create smooth, level surfaces.
• Simpler Recycling Compliance Specialised waste separation services to help businesses comply with UK Simpler Recycling legislation. Includes front-end loader bins, dedicated skips, digital waste tracking, and compliance reporting for dry recyclables and food waste.

Quantifiable outcome

• Construction waste processed into recycled aggregates for reuse in future projects
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Portsmouth Football ClubcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 August 2024L&S Waste Management entered into a three-year sponsorship deal with Portsmouth Football Club starting from the 2024/2025 season. The partnership provides brand visibility, community engagement, and association with a well-known local institution. The sponsorship includes match-day activations and promotional activities.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Veolia UK: Major UK environmental services operator providing commercial and C&D waste collection, recycling, and aggregates. Overlaps with L&S on skip hire and construction waste services across the UK.
• Biffa plc: UK's largest sustainable waste management company and L&S's parent since September 2024. Comparable because Biffa operates C&D waste collection, skip hire, recycling, and aggregates across the UK with national depot coverage.
• Suez Recycling and Recovery UK: Provides commercial and construction waste collection, recycling, and aggregates across the UK. Similar regulatory compliance frameworks and customer base to L&S.
• CSG (Cleanaway Skip Group / Cleanaway UK): Operates skip hire and waste collection across the UK as part of Australian-listed Cleanaway. Competes directly with L&S in commercial skip hire and front-load collection.
• FCC Environment UK: UK arm of Spanish waste group FCC offering C&D waste collection, transfer, recycling, and landfill services. Directly comparable portfolio to L&S with national depot network.
• Cory Environmental (Riverside Resource Recovery): UK waste management group offering commercial waste, recycling, and skip services through multiple operating brands. Adjacent competitor to L&S in the broader UK waste collection market.

Regional players

• Hills Waste Solutions: Regional South West England waste operator providing skip hire, aggregates, and C&D recycling. Comparable mid-sized independent model with depot network and recycling facilities.

Direct peers

• Powerday: London-based C&D waste operator providing skip hire, grab hire, aggregates, and recycling. Comparable service portfolio and target customer segments to L&S, particularly construction and demolition.
• Whitehorse Skip Hire: Independent skip hire and waste collection operator serving the South of England. Directly comparable small-scale, regionally focused business model competing with L&S in skip hire.
• R. Collard & Sons (Collard Group): Independent South East England waste management company offering skip hire, demolition waste removal, aggregates, and recycling. Closest peer to L&S given similar size, geography, and service mix.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance10 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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