Hoban

What Hoban does

Hoban Ltd is a privately held UK waste management company headquartered in Milton Keynes, operating an integrated suite of B2B services centred on waste transport, recycling, and disposal. The company runs a modern fleet of Scania and Volvo HGV tractor units equipped with 24-hour satellite tracking and in-cab camera monitoring, including walking floor and ejector trailers up to 125 cubic yards and low-loaders rated to 80 tonnes for heavy plant, aerospace, marine, and military movements. Service coverage spans scheduled UK contracts, one-off UK/Europe assignments, and internationally licensed worldwide transport, with a co-located 3-bay HGV workshop providing in-house maintenance and hydraulic equipment fitting.

The company monetizes through multiple streams: recurring contract waste transport and disposal, transactional vehicle hire (1 day to 1 year), professional HGV workshop servicing, and hardware sales of pre-owned Scania and Volvo tractor units priced at £64,995–£74,995. Two wholly-owned sub-brands — Hoban Waste Management (hhwaste.co.uk) and Hoban Low-Loaders (hobanlowloaders.co.uk) — host dedicated offerings for disposal and heavy haulage respectively. Go-to-market is sales-led and direct: customers engage via phone (01908 668444) or email ([email protected]), with most clients reportedly acquired through word-of-mouth recommendation rather than paid channels. London Low Emission Zone compliance and specialist Scania/Volvo technician capability are positioned as differentiators in a fragmented regional market.

Operationally the company is actively investing in capacity: recent additions to the Scania/Volvo fleet and concurrent recruitment of HGV 1 drivers indicate ongoing build-out. The business is registered in England (company no. 04859158), employs 51–100 people, and has no disclosed parent, institutional investors, or funding history in the available data. A partnership entry referencing a Korean "Hoban Group" startup contest program appears to concern a different entity and is not attributable to Hoban Ltd's UK waste operations.

Name

Hoban

Legal name

Hoban Ltd

Website

https://hoban.co.uk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Hoban Ltd is a privately held UK waste management company in Milton Keynes offering B2B waste transport, recycling, disposal, vehicle hire, and HGV servicing across the UK, Europe, and worldwide using a modern Scania/Volvo fleet.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Waste Management Services

NAICS

Solid Waste Collection (562111), Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal (562211)

SIC

Refuse Systems (4953), Hazardous Waste Management (4955)

akta.pro primary industry

Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection & Program Operations (BPALAFAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Refuse/Waste Collection Vehicles Leasing & Rental (TLABAEAG)

Keywords

• Waste transport services
• Waste disposal services
• HGV vehicle hire
• Low-loader transportation
• HGV workshop servicing

Headquarters

HQ city

Milton Keynes

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Waste Transport Services: Regular scheduled and contract transport services for waste materials throughout UK and Europe, available on scheduled or one-off basis
2. Waste Disposal Services: Collection and disposal of all waste types including hazardous and environmentally sensitive materials, offered as all-in service or one-off basis
3. Vehicle Hire: HGV truck and trailer hire including low-loaders up to 80 tonnes, walking floor and ejector trailers, with flexible terms from 1 day to 1 year
4. HGV Workshop Servicing: Comprehensive HGV maintenance and specialist hydraulic equipment supply and fitting, tyre services, and valeting
5. Truck & Trailer Sales: Sales of used Scania and Volvo HGV tractors and trailers with prices ranging from £64,995 to £74,995

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Hoban Ltd is a UK-based waste management company that provides integrated waste transport, recycling, and disposal services for businesses throughout the UK and Europe. The company operates a modern fleet of HGV tractor units and trailers, offering scheduled contract services as well as one-off assignments, and supports its transport operations with in-house HGV workshop servicing and used truck and trailer sales.

Product overview

Hoban is a UK-based waste management company offering an integrated suite of services centred on waste transport, recycling, and disposal. The core offering comprises Transport Services and Waste Disposal Services, which can be combined in a single contract for cost savings. Supporting services include Vehicle Hire (covering Truck & Trailer Hire and Low-loader Hire for loads up to 80 tonnes), HGV Workshop Servicing with Scania and Volvo specialists, and Truck & Trailer Sales of pre-owned HGVs. The company operates a modern fleet of Scania and Volvo tractor units equipped with satellite tracking and in-cab cameras, serving clients throughout the UK and Europe via scheduled contracts or individual assignments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Hoban Low-Loaders: Low-loader vehicle hire service for transportation of plant and machinery up to 80 tonnes, operating under hobanlowloaders.co.uk
• Hoban Waste Management

Products and services

• Waste Transport Services Waste transport services providing scheduled UK service contracts and individual worldwide assignments, using a modern HGV fleet equipped with satellite tracking and in-cab camera monitoring. Targeted at businesses requiring recurring or one-off movement of waste materials.
• Waste Disposal Services Comprehensive waste collection and disposal handling all types of business waste including environmentally sensitive and hazardous materials, leveraging long-standing relationships with landfill and recycling centres. Available on contract or one-off basis.
• Truck and Trailer Hire Flexible HGV truck and trailer hire with late-registered units, including 6x4 tractor units, PTO-equipped vehicles, walking floor and ejector trailers, with hire terms ranging from 1 day to 1 year.
• Low-Loader Hire Heavy-duty low-loader vehicle hire for worldwide transportation of plant and machinery with flexible load range up to 80 tonnes, serving aerospace, marine, and military industries alongside general construction.
• HGV Workshop Servicing Comprehensive HGV maintenance and specialist hydraulic equipment supply and fitting, including routine maintenance, fault diagnostics, tyre services, and Scania and Volvo specialist technicians. Targeted at third-party fleet operators as well as in-house fleet support.
• Pre-owned Truck and Trailer Sales Sales of pre-owned HGV trucks and trailers, primarily Scania and Volvo tractor units, with itemised listings including specifications, photos, and fixed prices. Includes individual units such as the Scania R730 V8 Topline 6x4 (£64,995), Scania R580 V8 Topline 6x2 Tag (£74,995), and Scania R580 V8 Topline 6x2 Midlift (£72,250).

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Seoul Startup HubcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 March 2026Hoban Group partners with Seoul Startup Hub for its annual startup contest program. Applications are submitted through Seoul Startup Hub until the deadline. The program supports innovative startups with commercialization subsidies, technology test beds, and occupancy space.
• Hoban Next Startup Contest ParticipantsminorOthersHoban Group's startup contest program has supported 62 award-winning companies since launching in 2020. The 2026 contest expanded to twice yearly and selects four companies per cycle for commercialization support.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Veolia UK: Veolia is a global environmental services group with substantial UK operations in commercial waste collection, hazardous waste handling, and recycling. Comparable to Hoban in core offerings but operates as a broad incumbent across water, energy, and waste management.

Direct peers

• Allelys Heavy Haulage: Allelys is a UK heavy haulage specialist providing low-loader and abnormal load transport for plant, machinery, and oversized cargo. Comparable to Hoban Low-Loaders division serving aerospace, marine, and military transport of high-value, heavy loads.
• Suez Recycling and Recovery UK: Suez operates waste collection, recycling, and disposal services across the UK for commercial and municipal customers. Directly comparable to Hoban in commercial waste handling, recycling streams, and end-to-end waste management solutions.
• Biffa: Biffa is one of the UK's largest waste management companies offering waste collection, recycling, and disposal services across the country. It is directly comparable to Hoban in core service lines (commercial waste collection, transport, disposal) but at materially larger scale and with public sector contracts.
• Ryder: Ryder is a global commercial truck leasing, rental, and fleet management company with HGV hire services. Comparable to Hoban's Truck & Trailer Hire revenue stream and complements the broader fleet operations.
• Cleansing Service Group (CSG): CSG is a UK waste management company providing commercial waste collection, recycling, and disposal across multiple regions. Comparable to Hoban as a mid-market UK operator serving business customers with end-to-end waste services.
• TIP Trailer Services: TIP Trailer Services is a European trailer leasing, rental, and maintenance company. Comparable to Hoban's trailer hire business (walking floor, ejector, low-loaders) and HGV workshop servicing lines.
• Grundon Waste Services: Grundon is a UK family-owned waste management company providing waste collection, skip hire, recycling, and disposal services to commercial customers. Closely comparable to Hoban in private mid-market positioning, customer base, and service portfolio.
• Wastecare: Wastecare is a UK waste management company offering commercial waste collection, recycling, and disposal services, including hazardous waste handling. Comparable to Hoban as a mid-market UK operator focused on B2B waste services and compliance.
• FCC Environment: FCC Environment is a major UK waste management company (part of FCC's global infrastructure group) providing municipal and commercial waste collection, recycling, and disposal. Comparable to Hoban in core transport and disposal services, particularly to commercial generators.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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