TJ Waste

What TJ Waste does

TJ Waste & Recycling Ltd is the waste management division of the TJ Group of Companies, a privately held UK group operating alongside TJ Transport (bulk haulage). Founded in approximately 1995 and headquartered in Fareham, Hampshire, the company runs an integrated waste management and aggregate supply business across southern England and the wider UK, supported by 4 Materials Recovery Facilities (MRFs) along the South Coast, 2 quarries (Butser Chalk Quarry and Hythe Quarry), and a fleet of more than 155 vehicles. The company is self-described as the number one waste operator on the South Coast.

The company's core products span skip hire (2 to 35 yard sizes), grab hire and muckaway, third-party tipping at its MRFs, total commercial site waste management (including Site Waste Management Plans and a free waste reporting portal), hazardous waste handling, road sweeper hire, man-and-van collections, event waste management, nationwide skip hire, aggregates (including the proprietary iBlend recycled sub-base), and bulk haulage. Underlying technology is primarily physical infrastructure (MRFs with bespoke sorting plant, quarries with multi-million-tonne annual extraction licences) and fleet engineering (FORS Silver accredited with 360 cameras and audible left-turn safety systems), supplemented by a basic online booking platform and commercial reporting portal.

TJ Waste operates a dual go-to-market: a direct-to-consumer self-serve channel for domestic skip hire with 24/7 online booking and next-day delivery, plus an enterprise field-sales motion serving commercial accounts across construction, manufacturing, facilities management, utilities, healthcare (NHS Property Services), automotive (REL Boarhunt, Rolls Royce via Mitie), electronics (Toshiba Tec, Kenwood/DeLonghi), and events (Victorious and Wickham Festivals). Revenue is generated through unit-priced skip rentals, per-tonne tipping fees with a half-tonne minimum, negotiated commercial managed-services contracts, per-tonne aggregate sales, and bulk-haulage job pricing. The customer base of 3,000+ spans residential and commercial end markets.

Name

TJ Waste

Legal name

TJ Waste & Recycling Ltd

Website

https://tj-waste.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

TJ Waste & Recycling Ltd is a Hampshire-based waste management and aggregate supplier operating 4 Materials Recovery Facilities and 2 quarries across the UK South Coast, serving domestic, commercial, and industrial customers with skip hire, third-party tipping, site waste management, and aggregates.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Waste Management and Recycling Services

NAICS

Waste Collection (56211), Waste Collection (5621), Waste Treatment and Disposal (5622), Other Waste Collection (562119)

SIC

Refuse Systems (4953), Sanitary Services (4950)

akta.pro primary industry

Roll-Off & Temporary Container MSW Hauling (Dumpsters) (BPALAAAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

C&D Waste Collection & Hauling (BPALAJAA), C&D Transfer Stations & Consolidation (BPALAJAB), C&D Recycling Brokerage, Compliance & Reporting (LEED diversion, documentation) (EUAIAHAM), Construction Debris Removal (C&D Hauling) (HSAKALAC)

Keywords

• Skip hire services
• Waste management solutions
• Commercial waste collection
• Materials recycling facilities
• Aggregate supply and haulage

Headquarters

HQ city

Fareham

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Skip Hire: Rental of skips ranging from 2-yard to 35-yard for domestic and commercial waste disposal. Customers pay per skip rental with delivery and collection fees.
2. Grab Hire: On-demand collection service using grab loader vehicles for waste removal, particularly useful for sites with limited access. Charged per job.
3. Third Party Tipping: Commercial waste disposal service at Materials Recovery Facilities, charging per tonne with a half-tonne minimum. Enables waste diversion from landfill.
4. Site Waste Management: Bespoke total waste management solutions for high-volume commercial waste producers at multiple locations. Includes waste collection, disposal, and reporting.
5. Aggregate Sales: Sale of aggregates including recycled materials like iBlend, plus natural aggregates from Butser Quarry and Hythe Quarry
6. Bulk Haulage: Transportation of materials, waste, and freight loads throughout the UK using fleet of tippers and bulk haulage vehicles

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

TJ Waste provides skip hire (2 to 35 yard), grab hire and muckaway, commercial waste management, third-party tipping at its Materials Recovery Facilities, event waste management, hazardous waste disposal, sweeper hire, man and van collections, aggregates supply and bulk haulage. Services are delivered to both domestic self-serve customers booking online and commercial clients on bespoke contracts across the South Coast and broader UK.

Product overview

TJ Waste is a waste management and recycling company offering a comprehensive suite of physical services rather than a software platform. The core offerings include skip hire (in 7 sizes from 2 to 35 yards), grab hire and muckaway services, commercial waste management with Site Waste Management Plans, and third-party tipping at three Materials Recovery Facilities along the South Coast. Additional services include event waste management, sweeper hire, hazardous waste management, man and van collections, nationwide skip hire, aggregates supply, and bulk haulage. The company operates multiple facilities including quarries (Butser Chalk Quarry, Hythe Quarry), Materials Recovery Facilities (Southampton, Portsmouth, Yapton), and depots (Shoreham, Bristol). Their waste reporting portal is available to commercial customers. Skip exchange arrangements allow continuous on-site waste disposal for ongoing projects.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Skip Hire Rental of skips in seven sizes from 2 to 35 cubic yards for domestic and commercial waste disposal, with online booking and next-working-day delivery across southern England (nationwide via partner network).
• Grab Hire and Muckaway On-demand collection of inert waste using 8-wheel grab loader vehicles, suited to sites with limited access; collections can be completed in approximately 30 minutes.
• Commercial Waste Management Bespoke multi-site commercial waste management, combining skip hire, third-party tipping and recycling services with Site Waste Management Plans, account management and a free online waste reporting portal.
• Third Party Tipping Walk-in commercial waste disposal at three Materials Recovery Facilities along the South Coast; charged per tonne with a half-tonne minimum to support landfill diversion and recycling.
• Site Waste Management Bespoke total waste management plans for commercial customers, including legislative compliance support, SWMP templates and complimentary access to an online reporting portal.
• Event Waste Management Event waste management including collection, segregation and disposal for festivals and other events; offered as full-service or individual elements such as bin supply and collection.
• Sweeper Hire Road sweeper hire service covering Hampshire and West Sussex, suitable for construction sites, car parks and road maintenance projects.
• Hazardous Waste Management Collection and disposal of contaminated and hazardous waste including WEEE, asbestos, contaminated soil, offensive waste and hazardous liquids.
• Man and Van Smaller-load waste collection service using 7.5 tonne box vans operated by TJ drivers, handling WEEE, mattresses, upholstered furniture and similar difficult-to-load items.
• Nationwide Skip Hire UK-wide skip hire service delivered through TJ's partner network, extending skip hire coverage beyond the company's core South Coast operational area.
• Aggregates Supply Supply of natural and recycled aggregates including iBlend (recycled Type 1 sub base), driveway gravel and highways sub-bases, sourced from Butser Quarry, Hythe Quarry and recycling operations.
• Bulk Haulage Bulk haulage service using TJ's fleet of tippers and bulk haulage vehicles for transportation of materials, waste and freight loads across the UK.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 100% waste diverted from landfill through recycling and reuse
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Jude's Ice CreamcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Partnership to recycle unwanted plastic ice cream tubs and offcuts into new products (pellets for moulding). Established new recycling process for hard plastics.
• Final Straw FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOn-going partnership with local charity highlighting impact of plastic pollution on environment, local seas and wider oceans
• The Woodhorn GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReciprocal business relationship: TJ purchases approximately 10,000 tonnes of topsoil annually from Woodhorn, while Woodhorn purchases 12,000 tonnes of sand from TJ. TJ provides 90% of Woodhorn's haulage needs (1,000 tonnes weekly).
• MitiecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMitie selected TJ as waste management partner for Rolls Royce sites at Chichester and Bognor. TJ provides skip hire to maintain Rolls Royce's 0% waste to landfill target.
• UK RemediationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTJ provides haulage and muckaway services for over five years. UK Remediation has leased Havant-based site from TJ since 2019.
• Ecofficiency LimitedcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEcofficiency is nationwide provider of outsourced waste management. TJ serves as local provision partner for their wide client base.
• REL BoarhuntminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTJ assists with disposal of abandoned boats recovered by REL Boarhunt. Boats transported to Tipner MRF for breaking down and recycling.
• TarmaccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTJ works in partnership with Tarmac to deliver aggregates for overnight motorway resurfacing projects.
• SUEZcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrong working relationship as both supplier and customer. TJ assists with site clearance projects.
• Rose Road AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTJ has provided outstanding support for nine years, helping with waste disposal needs. TJ's Managing Director John Gosling became aware of their work.
• AndusiaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for directing waste down RDF (Refuse Derived Fuel) route for energy recovery
• Mineral Products AssociationminorOthersTJ Transport is a member of the MPA, trade association for aggregates, asphalt, cement, concrete, lime, mortar and silica sand industries
• United Resource Operators Consortium (UROC)minorOthersTJ Waste officially joined UROC in October 2025, marking commitment to sustainability, industry leadership, and policy advocacy in UK resource & waste management sector
• EcocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommercial partnership launched September 2025 to turn commercial food waste into green energy, increasing renewable energy generation from food waste

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Biffa plc: One of the largest UK waste management companies offering skip hire, commercial waste collection, recycling, and MRF operations. Direct overlap with TJ Waste on roll-off skip hire and commercial SWM, though Biffa operates at national scale with a much larger asset base.
• Veolia UK: Global environmental services group with a major UK waste collection, recycling, and treatment business. Competes with TJ Waste on commercial waste management, recycling, and hazardous waste handling, with far greater scale and integrated treatment/disposal infrastructure.
• SUEZ Recycling and Recovery UK: Major UK waste management operator with collection, recycling, and treatment services. Notably, SUEZ is both a named customer and a competitor of TJ Waste, illustrating the overlap in commercial/industrial waste and C&D services.

Direct peers

• Hills Waste Solutions: Regional UK waste management company providing skip hire, commercial waste, aggregates, and recycling. Closely comparable in product mix and mid-market positioning, though primarily operating in the South West/M4 corridor.
• Powerday: London-focused skip hire, waste collection, and recycling company with its own transfer stations and recycling facilities. Comparable in skip-hire core, MRF-style processing, and commercial customer base, but geographically focused on Greater London.
• CountyClean Environmental Services: South East England-based skip hire, waste collection, and recycling company. Direct regional peer with very similar product offering (skip sizes, grab hire, recycling) and overlapping geography in Hampshire/Surrey/Sussex.

Emerging players

• Cannon Hygiene (now Cannon Corporate Services): UK waste and hygiene services provider offering commercial waste collection and recycling solutions. Overlaps with TJ Waste on commercial waste management contracts, particularly with multi-site enterprise customers.
• Rock Recycling: UK operator focused on recycled aggregates, C&D waste processing, and haulage. Directly comparable to TJ's aggregate/quarry vertical and iBlend recycled product line.

Regional players

• McCarthy Marland Skip Hire: South West England skip hire and waste management company. Comparable product offering to TJ Waste (skip hire, grab hire, aggregates) but focused on the Bristol/Somerset region, overlapping with TJ's Bristol office territory.

Others

• Andusia Recovered Fuels: UK RDF (Refuse Derived Fuel) exporter and waste management company. Already a named partner of TJ Waste for RDF routing; comparable in the energy-from-waste value chain.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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