Kcm Waste Management Limited

What Kcm Waste Management Limited does

KCM Waste Management Limited is a family-run waste management operator founded in 1984 and headquartered at a licensed waste transfer plant in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, with a second transfer station in Sheffield. The company serves both domestic and commercial customers across South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire, Derbyshire, and North Nottinghamshire, alongside nationwide skip hire reach delivered through a partner network of local suppliers.

The service portfolio centres on skip hire (3- to 16-yard sizes), trade waste and commercial bin collections, aggregates and tipper hire, front end loaders, man-in-a-van removals, tipping and recycling, and event waste management. Specialist streams include hazardous waste, WEEE disposal, confidential shredding, asbestos removal, and a newly launched food waste collection aligned with DEFRA's Simpler Recycling regulations. The Rotherham facility runs an advanced waste transfer plant delivering a 99% recycling rate, a dedicated WEEE processing line with material separation into metallic, plastic, and ferrous fractions, an in-house hazardous waste chemist, a food waste to energy conversion process, and (from January 2026) an in-house coded welding and fabrication division serving industrial clients.

Revenue is generated across transactional (skip hire, aggregates, one-off collections, fabrication jobs), subscription (commercial trade waste and food waste collections), and professional services (hazardous, WEEE, confidential, asbestos) models. Commercial pricing is primarily unit-based for skips and aggregates, subscription-based for recurring trade waste with no bin rental charges, and bespoke for specialist waste handling. The company is privately held with 120+ employees, no disclosed investors or parent entity, and pursues a hybrid go-to-market combining own-fleet direct sales, an online booking portal, partner-channel distribution, and strong community-led brand marketing through awards, sponsorships, and charitable work.

Name

Kcm Waste Management Limited

Legal name

KCM Waste Management Limited

Website

https://kcmwaste.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

KCM Waste Management Limited is a family-run, South Yorkshire-based waste management company offering skip hire, commercial trade waste collections, aggregates, recycling, and specialist waste services to domestic, commercial, construction, event, and council customers across the UK.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Waste Management Services

NAICS

Solid Waste Collection (562111), Waste Collection (56211), Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal (562211)

SIC

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

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEUAIAHAA

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

Energy, Utilities & Environment/Environmental Services (Waste Management, Recycling & Remediation)/Construction & Demolition (C&D) Waste Management

SECONDARYBPALAJAB

C&D Transfer Stations & Consolidation

Business & Public Services/Waste Management & Remediation Services/Construction & Demolition (C&D) Waste Management

SECONDARYBPALAJAA

C&D Waste Collection & Hauling

Business & Public Services/Waste Management & Remediation Services/Construction & Demolition (C&D) Waste Management

SECONDARYBPALAHAL

Universal Waste Management (Batteries, Lamps, Mercury-Containing)

Business & Public Services/Waste Management & Remediation Services/Industrial & Chemical Waste Management

Keywords

• Waste management services
• Skip hire services
• Trade waste collection
• Recycling and aggregates
• Hazardous waste disposal

Headquarters

HQ city

Rotherham

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Skip Hire Services: Core skip hire revenue from hiring various skip sizes (3-16 yards) to domestic and commercial customers. Standard 7-day hire with optional extensions. Includes delivery, collection, and council permit handling.
2. Trade Waste Collection: Commercial bin services for businesses requiring regular waste disposal. Collections based on weekly or fortnightly schedules with no bin rental charges. Revenue from disposal fees.
3. Aggregates and Tipper Hire: Sale and delivery of quarried and recycled aggregates including sands, gravels, pipe bedding, sub bases, and top soil. Tipper vehicle hire for materials transport up to 20 tonnes.
4. Food Waste Collection: Food waste collection services for businesses complying with Simpler Recycling regulations. Converted to renewable energy.
5. Specialist Waste Services: Hazardous waste disposal, confidential document shredding, WEEE recycling, and asbestos removal. Premium pricing for specialist handling and compliance documentation.
6. Fabrication Services: In-house fabrication and welding division providing bespoke manufacturing, plant repairs, and specialist parts manufacture for industrial and commercial operations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion5 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

KCM Waste Management Limited is a family-run waste management company providing skip hire (3-16 yard sizes), trade waste and commercial bin collections, aggregates and tipper hire, hazardous waste disposal, WEEE recycling, confidential document shredding, food waste collection, and tipping/recycling services. Operations are centred on a licensed waste transfer plant in Rotherham with 99% recycling rate, serving domestic and commercial customers across South Yorkshire and nationwide through a partner network.

Product overview

Kcm Waste Management Limited is a family-run waste management company serving South Yorkshire with a comprehensive one-stop-shop offering. The core portfolio centers on skip hire (available in 3-yard to 16-yard sizes), trade waste and commercial bins, aggregates and tipper hire, and tipping and recycling services. The company has expanded into adjacent services including event waste management, front end loaders, man in a van removals, hazardous waste management, WEEE disposal, confidential waste management, food waste management, and Simpler Recycling compliance support. A recent addition is the In-House Fabrication and Welding Division (launched January 2026) offering industrial fabrication and plant machinery repair services. The company processes waste at its licensed Rotherham facility and recycles 99% of received waste.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Skip Hire Professional skip hire services in various sizes (3 yard to 16 yard) for domestic and commercial projects including construction, demolition, and garden projects. Includes online booking, permit handling, exchange, and wait-and-load services.
• Trade Waste & Commercial Bins Professional trade waste disposal and commercial bin hire service offering various bin sizes (140L to 1100L), weekly or fortnightly collections, and free waste audits for businesses.
• Aggregates & Tipper Hire Delivery and collection of quarried and recycled aggregates including sands, gravels, pipe bedding, sub bases, top soil, and capping materials. Tipper hire vehicles carry up to 20 tonnes.
• Event Waste Management Temporary bin hire and waste management services for events including food festivals, business events, sports events, music festivals, and weddings with 100% landfill avoidance guarantee.
• Front End Loaders Static FEL waste containers in 6-yard and 8-yard sizes for businesses producing large volumes of commercial waste, lockable upon request.
• Man In A Van Flexible waste removal service for site clearances and domestic waste removal using Luton or 7.5 tonne vans, with waste recycled at licensed Rotherham site.
• Confidential Waste Management GDPR-compliant secure document shredding and disposal service with sealed containers, 24-hour destruction, and recycling of shredded materials.
• Hazardous Waste Management Fully managed hazardous waste disposal including oils, aerosols, paints, asbestos, coolant, anti-freeze, and bulk hazardous solids with licensed Rotherham site and in-house chemist.
• Tipping & Recycling Recycling services from licensed waste transfer plant in South Yorkshire accepting cardboard, green waste, paper, WEEE, wood, metals, and plastic. Currently recycling 99% of received waste.
• WEEE Disposal Services Legal disposal of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment at Rotherham-based plant with dedicated WEEE section, machinery shredding, and material separation into metallic, plastic, and ferrous components.
• Simpler Recycling Compliance Support Compliance support services for DEFRA's Simpler Recycling regulations including waste audits, tailored collection solutions, and employee training for businesses.
• Food Waste Management

Quantifiable outcome

• 99% of waste received is recycled, working towards zero-landfill policy
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Rotherham Metropolitan Borough CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal government partnership for municipal waste management services. KCM serves communities in the Rotherham area as a trusted waste management provider.
• Barnsley & Rotherham Chamber of CommercecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerActive member of local Chamber of Commerce, participating in business awards and community initiatives. Kit sponsor for charity football match.
• Sheffield Eagles Rugby League ClubcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSeason sponsorship for 2026 campaign. Partnership rooted in shared values of teamwork, commitment, and community pride as a family-run South Yorkshire business.
• Fawkes WasteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint charity football match (Battle of the Waste Companies) at AESSEAL New York Stadium raising over £10,000 for Sophie White's treatment.
• Vicky McClure's Our Dementia ChoirminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsorship of dementia choir event hosted by Rotary Club of Rotherham at Greasbrough Club, featuring special guest performances.
• Blue MachineryminorGTM or Marketing PartnerKit sponsor for Battle of the Waste Companies charity football match.
• KPL PlasteringminorGTM or Marketing PartnerKit sponsor for Battle of the Waste Companies charity football match.
• Apollo Fuels LimitedminorGTM or Marketing PartnerKit sponsor for Battle of the Waste Companies charity football match.
• 360 Scaffolding LimitedminorGTM or Marketing PartnerKit sponsor for Battle of the Waste Companies charity football match.
• AssetGominorGTM or Marketing PartnerKit sponsor for Battle of the Waste Companies charity football match.
• AP TyresminorGTM or Marketing PartnerKit sponsor for Battle of the Waste Companies charity football match.
• IFS Risk Solutions LtdminorGTM or Marketing PartnerKit sponsor for Battle of the Waste Companies charity football match.
• Trans GlobalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerKit sponsor for Battle of the Waste Companies charity football match.
• Objective CreativeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCup sponsor for Battle of the Waste Companies charity football match.
• Help 4 Homeless VeteransminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-sponsorship with Spartan Site Solutions for Remembrance Sunday event. Full event costs funded allowing free attendance.
• Rotherham United Football ClubminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal football club partnership featured in logos section.
• PacesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal partner organisation featured in partnerships section.
• Liberty SteelminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSteel industry partner for scrap metal recycling services.
• Beatson's Building SuppliesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBuilding supplies partner for aggregates and construction waste services.
• FortemminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organisation in the waste management and recycling network.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Biffa plc: Largest UK-listed waste management company offering skip hire, trade waste, recycling, hazardous waste and aggregates across the entire UK. Direct overlap with KCM's service portfolio but operates at national scale with materially larger fleet and processing infrastructure.
• Veolia UK: Global environmental services giant with full UK waste collection, transfer, recycling and hazardous waste operations. Competes with KCM for municipal contracts (e.g., Rotherham-area councils) and large commercial accounts with broader geographic density.
• FCC Environment (UK): UK arm of FCC Environment Group operating transfer stations, recycling facilities, skip hire and trade waste services. Closely comparable integrated model to KCM with transfer-station-anchored operations and municipal contract exposure.
• Stericycle UK: UK hazardous and specialist waste services provider with secure document destruction, WEEE, and clinical waste capabilities. Comparable on the hazardous waste, WEEE processing, and confidential shredding services that KCM offers from its Rotherham site.

Direct peers

• Hills Waste Solutions: Regional waste management company operating skip hire, trade waste, transfer stations and aggregates supply across the South West and Midlands of England. Comparable regional incumbent model with transfer-station processing and aggregates, similar scale to KCM.
• Reconomy: UK-focused waste management and circular economy provider offering skip hire, trade waste, recycling and compliance services to construction and commercial customers. Closely comparable mid-market service mix and customer segments.
• HIPPO Waste: National skip hire and waste removal brand serving domestic and commercial customers across the UK. Directly comparable on skip hire core, online booking model, and nationwide delivery proposition, but without KCM's owned transfer stations.
• Simply Waste Solutions: Mid-market UK waste management company offering skip hire, trade waste, recycling and aggregates to commercial and domestic customers. Comparable service portfolio, online booking, and regional transfer-station-anchored operating model.

Regional players

• Mansfield Skip Hire: East Midlands skip hire and waste management operator offering commercial and domestic skip services. Comparable core offering and regional operating model, but smaller geographic footprint than KCM.
• Cawleys: South East England-focused waste management firm operating trade waste, skip hire, recycling and aggregates. Closely comparable integrated service model at regional scale, though operating in a different UK geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/KCMWasteManage

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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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