CHC Waste Management

What CHC Waste Management does

CHC Waste Facilities Management Ltd (trading as CHC Waste Management) is a privately-held UK waste and facilities management company headquartered in Tywyn, Gwynedd, with nine additional regional offices across the UK (London, Birmingham, Manchester, Bristol, Glasgow, Sunderland, Cardiff, Carlisle, Belfast). Founded in 2000, the company operates across four interlocking service lines — waste collection and disposal, recycling, facilities management, and waste equipment — targeting construction & demolition firms, commercial and industrial businesses, healthcare providers, WEEE producers, and other organisations handling sensitive data. Its flagship offering is 'Total Waste Management' (TWM), a bespoke, integrated package that consolidates multiple waste streams, recycling rebates, compliance reporting, account management, and billing under a single contract.

The company's revenue model is multi-stream: recurring subscription-style fees for TWM partnership contracts and facilities services, transactional fees from waste collection and the sale of recovered recyclables (cardboard, metals, plastics, WEEE, polyurethane, pallets), and a mix of one-time and recurring revenue from the sale, lease, and rental of UK-manufactured waste equipment (shredders, balers, briquetters, compactors). Go-to-market is sales-led and consultative, with free site audits, a dedicated account manager per TWM client, and a digital layer comprising a client portal (portal.chcwastemgt.co.uk) and a mobile app on iOS and Android for real-time booking, monitoring, and access to Duty of Care documentation. Pricing is fully quote-based and not publicly disclosed.

CHC competes on a regulatory and accreditation moat — ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 27001:2017, SafeContractor, CIWM affiliate status, British Safety Council membership, SIA-approved security contractor status, and a Waste Carrier's Licence — combined with a stated zero-landfill positioning and 20+ years of operating history. Revenue, headcount (stated range 11–50), and ownership structure are not publicly disclosed, and there is no evidence of external investment, acquisitions, or AI/ML capability development. New customer growth is described as referral-driven, with the company emphasising relationship quality over scale.

Name

CHC Waste Management

Legal name

CHC Waste Facilities Management Ltd

Website

https://www.chcwastemgt.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Waste Management Services

NAICS

Waste Management and Remediation Services (562), Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal (562211), Other Waste Collection (562119)

SIC

Refuse Systems (4953), Hazardous Waste Management (4955), Sanitary Services (4950)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Regulated Medical Waste (RMW) Collection & Transport (BPALAGAA), E-waste & Universal Waste Collection/Transfer (Electronics, Lamps, Batteries) (EUAIABAG), Universal Waste Management (Batteries, Lamps, Mercury-Containing) (BPALAHAL)

Keywords

• Waste management services
• Recycling services
• Facilities management
• Waste equipment supply
• Total waste management

Headquarters

HQ city

Towyn

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices10 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 Disposal Services: CHC provides comprehensive waste collection and disposal services across multiple waste streams including construction waste, trade waste, clinical waste, hazardous waste, product destruction, and confidential shredding. Revenue is generated through service fees for waste collection, transportation, and disposal, typically charged per skip, per collection, or under scheduled service agreements.
2. Recycling Revenue Streams: CHC generates revenue by collecting and selling recyclable materials (cardboard, plastics, metals, WEEE, polyurethane, pallets) to recycling partners. Index-linked rebates are paid to clients for baled materials. Non-recyclable waste is sent for Energy Recovery. This creates a two-sided revenue model where CHC earns from both disposal fees and the sale of recovered materials to processors.
3. Waste Equipment Sales, Rental, and Leasing: CHC sells, leases, and rents waste management equipment including industrial shredders, balers, compactors, and briquetters. Machines are UK-manufactured and come with delivery, installation, training, and warranty. Equipment can be purchased directly, via lease purchase, or contracted rental, providing one-time and recurring revenue streams.
4. Total Waste Management (TWM) Partnership Packages: Bespoke full-service waste management packages offering consolidated invoicing for all services. These long-term partnership agreements bundle waste collection, recycling, equipment, compliance management, reporting, and account management under a single commercial relationship, providing predictable recurring revenue with potential for upsell across additional waste streams and services.
5. Facilities Management Services: Services including air conditioning installation and maintenance, drainage services, grounds maintenance, industrial cleaning, security services, washroom services, and winter maintenance. These are provided as standalone services or bundled into integrated facilities management packages, generating revenue through service contracts and one-off engagements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

CHC Waste Management provides comprehensive waste collection, recycling, facilities management, and waste equipment services to businesses across the UK. Its core offering, Total Waste Management (TWM), is a bespoke package combining multiple waste streams, equipment, compliance management, and facilities services into a single solution with a dedicated account manager, consolidated invoicing, a client portal, and a mobile app for real-time service booking and monitoring.

Product overview

CHC Waste Management operates as a comprehensive waste and facilities management company offering a portfolio of integrated services. The core offering is Total Waste Management (TWM), a bespoke package combining all waste, recycling, and facilities services into a unified solution with a client portal, mobile app, dedicated account manager, and consolidated invoicing. The company provides waste services (trade waste, confidential shredding, hazardous waste, clinical waste, skip hire, construction waste, product destruction), facilities services (air conditioning, drainage, grounds maintenance, industrial cleaning, security, washroom, winter maintenance), recycling services (cardboard, metal, pallets, plastics, polyurethane, WEEE), and waste equipment (industrial shredders, balers, briquetters, compactors). Services are available as standalone offerings or bundled within the TWM package, with equipment available for purchase, lease purchase, or rental.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Winter Maintenance Winter services including snow clearance and site gritting with MET Office weather monitoring, 24-hour support, and local operatives. Targeted at commercial property owners and facilities managers across the UK.
• Total Waste Management (TWM) A bespoke total waste management package that combines comprehensive waste services, recycling, equipment, compliance management, and facilities support into a single solution with a dedicated account manager, client portal, mobile app, and consolidated invoicing. Targeted at businesses across construction, commercial, industrial, and healthcare sectors across the UK.
• Trade Waste Services Waste management services for businesses disposing of small volumes of lightweight, compactable material, offering various wheelie bins (240ltr to 1100ltr) and front and rear end loader containers. Targeted at commercial and industrial businesses across the UK.
• Confidential Shredding Secure document and data destruction service with scheduled or ad-hoc collection, double shredding on-site, and Certificates of Destruction ensuring GDPR compliance. Targeted at organisations handling personal and confidential information such as payroll records, client data, and credit card information.
• Hazardous Waste Management Collection and disposal services for hazardous solid and liquid wastes including acids, waste oils, chemicals, paints, aerosols, fluorescent tubes, and batteries. Targeted at industrial and commercial businesses generating hazardous waste streams.
• Skip Hire Skip and container hire services ranging from 4 to 50 cubic yards, including builders skips, roll on/roll offs, compactor bins, enclosed skips, and grab loaders. Targeted at construction, demolition, commercial, and industrial customers across the UK.
• Construction Waste Services Full recycling and waste management services for the construction and demolition industry, handling various waste types including plastic, wood, plasterboard, concrete, bricks, and hazardous construction waste. Targeted at construction companies and demolition contractors across the UK.
• Product Destruction Fully compliant product destruction service for disposing of faulty, out-of-date, or recalled products including toys, electronics, groceries, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals. Targeted at manufacturers, retailers, and brand owners requiring verified product disposal.
• Clinical Waste Services End-to-end clinical and hygiene waste collection and disposal service for healthcare facilities, veterinary surgeries, dental practices, tattoo studios, and hospitals, using containers conforming to British Safety Standards. Targeted at health centres, veterinary surgeries, dental practices, tattoo studios, hospitals, and doctors' surgeries.
• Air Conditioning Services Commercial air conditioning supply, installation, maintenance, cleaning, and repair services with site health checks and B&ES, CHAS, and F-Gas registered engineers. Targeted at businesses operating commercial buildings requiring climate control.
• Drainage Services Drain, gully, and interceptor cleaning services with free site drainage surveys, bespoke spill prevention systems, and 24/7 emergency service. Targeted at commercial, industrial, and facilities management clients.
• Grounds Maintenance Comprehensive grounds keeping services including shrub bed maintenance, grass maintenance, tree management, car park maintenance, litter picking, sweeping, and leaf clearance. Targeted at commercial and industrial property owners across the UK.
• Industrial Cleaning Services Full range of industrial cleaning services including commercial office cleaning, high-level cleans, and cleaning for distribution centres, warehouses, and manufacturing plants. Targeted at commercial, industrial, and facilities management clients.
• Security Services Customised security services including manned guarding, mobile security, technology solutions, physical security, visitor management, secure key holding, and void property inspections, provided by SIA-approved contractors. Targeted at property managers and facilities management operators.
• Washroom Services Washroom hygiene and maintenance services including vending, handcare, urinal, medical services, and baby changing facilities with national coverage. Targeted at commercial property owners and facilities managers.
• Cardboard Recycling Collection and recycling services for baled and loose cardboard with UK and overseas partners, offering top rebates and waste compaction equipment. Targeted at commercial and industrial businesses generating cardboard waste.
• Metal Recycling Metal recycling services for ferrous, non-ferrous, and specialist metals including collection containers, weight tickets, and index-linked pricing. Targeted at commercial and industrial metal waste producers.
• Pallet Recycling Collection and recycling services for all grades of waste wood and pallets, converting scrap wood for panel board industry, animal beddings, landscaping, and biomass fuel. Targeted at commercial and industrial wood waste producers.
• Plastics Recycling Collection and recycling solutions for various plastic grades including LDPE, HDPE, PVC, PET, polypropylene, polystyrene, and polycarbon. Targeted at commercial and industrial plastic waste producers.
• Polyurethane Recycling High-volume polyurethane foam recycling from automotive, retail, and manufacturing industries with metal recovery and energy from waste options. Targeted at automotive, retail, and manufacturing businesses generating polyurethane waste.
• WEEE Recycling Complete WEEE recycling solution for hazardous and non-hazardous electronic items through licensed Approved Authorised Treatment Facilities with data clearance options. Targeted at businesses that sell electrical and electronic goods subject to WEEE Regulations.
• Industrial Shredders Industrial shredding equipment supply and services for single, twin, and four shaft shredders handling plastics, timber, paper, cardboard, rubber, metals, textiles, and secure destruction. Available for direct purchase, lease purchase, or contracted rental. Targeted at industrial and commercial waste generators.
• Waste Balers Waste baler equipment including mini, midi, mill, semi-auto, and full-auto balers for baling cardboard, paper, plastic packaging, and textiles. UK-manufactured with delivery, installation, training, and warranty. Available for direct purchase, lease purchase, or contracted rental.
• Waste Briquetters Briquetting equipment with up to 50:1 compaction ratio for dewatering, compacting recyclables, and size reduction of expandable products including EPS. Available for direct purchase, lease purchase, or contracted rental.
• Waste Compactors Waste compaction equipment achieving approximately 4:1 compaction ratio for reducing lift frequency, cutting costs, and reducing carbon footprint. Available in static or portable models, supplied bespoke to client needs with high-tech security measures.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 100% of waste recycled with zero landfill achieved on many client sites
• +5 more outcomes

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Biffa plc: The largest UK-focused waste management company, providing collection, recycling, treatment and disposal across all waste streams. Directly comparable to CHC's full-service trade and C&D waste portfolio, but at national scale and with public-company resources CHC lacks.
• Veolia Environmental Services (UK): UK arm of global environmental services group offering commercial waste collection, recycling, hazardous waste and facilities services. Overlaps with CHC across trade waste, recycling and hazardous streams, and competes for the same enterprise and mid-market accounts.
• Suez Recycling and Recovery UK: UK subsidiary of the global Suez group offering waste collection, materials recovery, hazardous waste treatment and circular-economy services. Comparable to CHC across recycling, WEEE and hazardous streams, with significantly larger treatment infrastructure.
• Tradebe Environmental Services: International hazardous waste management operator with UK operations covering collection, treatment and disposal of industrial and chemical wastes. Comparable to CHC's hazardous waste line, with broader treatment infrastructure and pan-European reach CHC does not have.

Direct peers

• FCC Environment UK: UK waste management operator providing commercial, construction, municipal and hazardous waste collection, recycling and treatment. Closely comparable to CHC's integrated waste and recycling offering and similarly targets UK-wide B2B accounts.
• Waste Management Ltd (WML): Independent UK waste management provider offering trade waste, skip hire, recycling, WEEE and hazardous services. Closely matched to CHC on service mix, customer segments (commercial, construction) and mid-market positioning.
• Hills Waste Solutions: South West England-based waste collection, skip hire and recycling operator serving commercial and construction customers. Comparable to CHC on skip/container model, C&D focus and regional-to-national expansion profile.
• Augean plc: UK specialist in hazardous and industrial waste management, including treatment and disposal of difficult waste streams. Comparable to CHC's hazardous waste service line, with deeper specialisation in complex regulated waste.
• phs Group: UK provider of washroom, hygiene and waste services to commercial customers, including clinical waste. Comparable to CHC on washroom services, clinical waste handling and the bundled recurring-service commercial model.
• Clean Slate Group (CSG): UK-based waste and recycling services company offering trade waste, skip hire, recycling and WEEE to commercial customers. Comparable to CHC across the core collection, recycling and equipment rental stack.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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