What Bakers Environmental Solutions does

Bakers Environmental Solutions is a privately held, family-owned UK waste management and resource recovery company headquartered in Beaumont Leys, Leicester, founded in 2002 by Paul Baker. The company operates a fleet of over 60 vehicles and three material recovery facilities (MRFs) in the East Midlands, serving a stated base of more than 5,000 customers across Leicestershire, Northamptonshire, Milton Keynes, and Coventry. Its service portfolio spans skip hire (2-12 yard skips), commercial waste collection (wheelie bins 240L-1100L, RORO bulk removal, Front End Loader), single-stream and segregated recycling (food, glass, cardboard, plastic, ferrous and non-ferrous metals), confidential shredding, easy clearance, environmental consultancy, and recycling equipment supply (compactors and balers).

The business operates a multi-channel go-to-market model: direct-to-consumer e-commerce for skip hire with postcode-based availability and online payment, inside sales via phone ordering (0333 1210426 / 0370 350 6 350), and enterprise field sales for commercial waste contracts, waste audits, and sustainability reviews. Pricing is split between pay-as-you-go skip hire (typically £84-£443 per 7-day hire depending on size and postcode) and recurring subscription contracts for commercial waste collection on monthly billing. Revenue streams also include one-off equipment sales (with a free 30-day trial of compactors/balers) and professional services for consultancy and shredding.

The company rebranded from Bakers Waste Services Ltd to Bakers Environmental Solutions in November 2022, explicitly repositioning from 'waste disposal' to 'resource management' and the circular economy, and has pledged a 50% carbon reduction by 2030 and net zero by 2050. Customer segments are diversified across construction, retail/wholesale, transport & logistics, manufacturing, domestic, facilities management, hospitality, and public services, with named enterprise clients including Flogas, Weetabix, Leicester City Football Club, ESPO, Coba, Trifibre, Steamin Billy, and Leicester Racecourse.

Name

Bakers Environmental Solutions

Legal name

Bakers Environmental Solutions Ltd

Website

https://bakersenvironmental.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Bakers Environmental Solutions is a privately held, family-owned UK waste management and resource recovery company headquartered in Leicester, operating 60+ vehicles, three material recovery facilities, and serving 5,000+ customers across the East Midlands with skip hire, commercial waste collection, recycling, shredding, and environmental consultancy services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Leicester

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Skip Hire Services: Mini, midi, maxi, and builder skips rented for 7-day periods. Prices vary by skip size (2-12 yards), postcode location, and waste type. Extended hire options available.
2. Commercial Waste Collection: Wheelie bin collection (240L-1100L), RORO bulk waste removal, and Front End Loader services for businesses on contractual basis
3. Recycling Services: Dedicated recycling services for food waste, glass, cardboard, plastic, and metals. Single-stream recycling capabilities.
4. Recycling Equipment & Technology: Sale and supply of recycling equipment including compactors and balers. Free 30-day trial offered. Equipment helps businesses maximize efficiency and reduce waste collection costs.
5. Confidential Shredding: Mobile confidential document shredding services for businesses requiring secure disposal of sensitive documents
6. Consultancy Services: Environmental consultancy services delivered by team of environmental experts to support business sustainability, profitability, and efficiency goals. Includes free waste, recycling and sustainability reviews.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Bakers Environmental Solutions is a waste management and recycling services company offering skip hire (2-12 yard sizes), commercial waste collection (wheelie bins, RORO, Front End Loaders), and dedicated recycling streams (food, glass, cardboard, plastic, metals). The company also provides recycling equipment supply, confidential shredding, man-and-van clearance, and environmental consultancy services to both domestic and commercial customers across the East Midlands.

Product overview

Bakers Environmental Solutions operates as a waste management and environmental services company offering a unified portfolio of skip hire products and commercial waste collection services. The core offerings include various skip sizes (2-12 yard), wheelie bin collection (240L-1100L), RORO bulk waste removal, and Front End Loader services across Leicester and Northampton. The recycling division encompasses food, glass, cardboard, plastic, and metal recycling services. Add-on services include confidential shredding, easy clearance (man & van), environmental consultancy, and recycling equipment/technology (compactors and balers). The company positions itself as transitioning from traditional waste disposal toward circular economy solutions, with consultancy services designed to help clients reduce environmental impact and achieve sustainable development goals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Skip Hire Skip hire service offering various sizes (2, 4, 6, 8, 12 yard skips) for domestic and commercial waste collection. Pricing varies by postcode and waste type, with a 7-day standard hire period. Available for domestic and commercial customers in East Midlands postcodes.
• Wheelie Bin Collection
• RORO Bulk Waste Removal
• Front End Loader (FEL) Service
• Food Recycling
• Glass Recycling
• Cardboard Recycling
• Plastic Recycling
• Metal Recycling (Ferrous & Non-Ferrous)
• Confidential Shredding
• Easy Clearance Service
• Environmental Consultancy
• Recycling Equipment & Technology
• Waste & Resource Management

Quantifiable outcome

• 63% of suppliers are locally sourced SMEs supporting local economic distribution
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Bodie Hodges FoundationflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 May 2021Official charity partnership with 12-month fundraising commitment. Bakers supports Nick Hodges' '5 in 5 Continent Run' with sponsorship of first marathon in Bangkok. Partnership focused on transforming lives and eliminating homelessness.
• New College LeicestercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 October 2019Partnership to refurbish and donate bikes to encourage healthy lifestyles among students. Collaboration with HPM Stocken prison on FREECYCLE program for bike rehabilitation.
• Leicester City Football ClubflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 January 2019Official waste partnership working with the club for over 10 years. Bakers supports the Premier League's 'Pass on Plastic' campaign and provides comprehensive waste management services for the football club.
• Help The Homeless LeicestercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 July 2018Charity partnership to support homeless individuals through food donations, clothing provision, and rehabilitation pathway support including housing and job hunting assistance.
• Age UK Leicestershire & RutlandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCharity partnership supporting elderly community through various fundraising events including Leicester Half Marathon relay teams.
• Leicestershire & Rutland Wildlife TrustminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDonation page partnership supporting wildlife conservation efforts in Beaumont Park area near Bakers head offices.
• Colostomy UKminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCharity support through participation in 5K Inflatable Obstacle Course fundraising event at Leicester Racecourse.
• Leicester RacecourseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEvent venue partnership hosting charity fundraising events including 5K Inflatable Obstacle Run in June 2018.
• Inside Out AcademycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBakers Inside Out Academy works in partnership with organizations to deliver environmental solutions to communities and professional opportunities to Bakers employees.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Veolia UK: UK arm of global environmental services group operating collection, recycling, materials recovery and consultancy for commercial and municipal customers. Comparable on recycling streams, MRF operations and sustainability-led commercial services, but with national scope.
• Suez Recycling and Recovery UK: Major UK provider of waste collection, recycling and materials recovery for commercial and public-sector customers. Directly comparable services (commercial collection, recycling streams, MRFs) at much larger scale than Bakers.
• Biffa plc: One of the UK's largest integrated waste management operators, offering commercial collection, skip hire, MRFs and recycling services nationwide. Biffa overlaps directly with Bakers' commercial waste, recycling and skip hire lines but at far greater scale and geographic breadth.
• FCC Environment UK: UK waste management and recycling operator providing commercial collections, skip hire, MRFs and treatment/disposal. Overlaps with Bakers on skip hire, commercial wheelie bins and recycling, while also running municipal contracts.

Direct peers

• Hillside Waste Solutions: UK mid-market waste management company offering skip hire, commercial waste collection and recycling with a regional depot network. Closely comparable in scale, service mix and target customers to Bakers Environmental Solutions.
• Recorra: UK independent waste and recycling company providing commercial collections, recycling streams and consultancy to businesses. Similar mid-market positioning and sustainability-led proposition as Bakers.
• Russell Richardson & Sons: UK skip hire and waste collection operator serving construction, commercial and domestic customers. Similar mid-sized fleet-and-depot model with overlapping skip sizes and recycling services.
• Simply Waste Solutions: UK waste management provider offering skip hire, commercial waste, RORO and recycling services in regional markets. Comparable fleet-based operating model and customer segments.

Regional players

• Cawleys: Family-run waste management company operating skip hire, commercial waste and recycling services with a strong regional depot footprint in the South East / Home Counties. Closely mirrors Bakers' family-run, regionally rooted model.

Emerging players

• Waste Harmonics / Reconomy: UK-focused waste management and compliance platform offering commercial waste brokering, recycling services and sustainability consultancy. Overlaps with Bakers' consultancy, commercial collection and recycling offerings but with a more tech-enabled, broker-led model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/BakersWaste
• Facebookfacebook.com/BakersWaste
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bakers-environmental-solutions

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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