What Panda does

Panda, trading as Starrus Eco Holdings Limited, is an Irish private waste management company providing residential and commercial waste collection, recycling, skip hire, skip bags, and drop-off recycling services. Its core offering to households is a weekly refuse collection under a 'zero-landfill' mission, with tiered subscription plans (Essential, Standard, Plus, and Flexible/Pay-As-You-Go) covering general waste, recycling, compost, and glass streams. The company also rents skips and sells skip bags through the AMCS-hosted portal and operates 19 physical recycling centres across Ireland (Dublin, Cavan, Cork, Kilkenny, Limerick, Monaghan and others) that are open 5–7 days a week.

The technology backbone is the AMCS Group Ireland platform, which handles order processing, invoicing, vehicle weighing, routing, and the original customer portal. Layered on top are BXP CRM (hosted on AWS), Telcom Luware Nimbus phone management (Azure), WIS and VPG Binweigh vehicle weighing systems, and the MyPanda mobile apps on iOS and Android. A proprietary differentiator is the Cleaner Bin Imaging Service, which uses computer vision cameras on collection trucks—paired with the Selecta Waste Image Software from Green Eyed Vision—to capture and review bin images for contamination detection and customer education. Customer support is partially delivered through an outsourced partner (YourTeam / KMC Mag Solutions) in the Philippines under a regulated data-privacy arrangement.

Revenue is generated through four models: recurring monthly household subscriptions, one-time skip hire bookings, transactional skip bag sales, and per-drop recycling centre fees. Customers are acquired via a digital-first self-service website (panda.ie), a dedicated business quote portal, door-to-door residential sales teams, and partnerships with organizations such as WEEE Ireland. The company's operational footprint covers all four Irish provinces (Leinster, Munster, Ulster, Connacht), and it retains the McElvaney's Waste & Recycling brand as a wholly-owned subsidiary following acquisition. No venture funding or revenue figures are publicly disclosed.

Name

Panda

Legal name

Starrus Eco Holdings Limited

Website

https://a1skips.ie

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Panda, trading as Starrus Eco Holdings Limited, is an Irish waste management company offering residential and commercial waste collection, recycling, skip hire, skip bags, and 19 drop-off recycling centres across Ireland on subscription and one-time pricing models.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Waste Management and Recycling Services

NAICS

Solid Waste Collection (562111), Waste Collection (56211)

SIC

Refuse Systems (4953)

akta.pro primary industry

Bulk Item & White Goods Collection (Bulky Waste) (BPALAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Commercial & Office Waste Collection (Non-hazardous) (EUAIAGAA), Bulky Waste & White Goods Drop-Off/Transfer (BPALABAE), Consumer E-waste Collection & Take-Back Programs (EUAIAIAA), Post-Consumer Plastic Collection & Sorting (MRF/PRF, Bale Supply) (EUAIAKAA)

Keywords

• Household waste collection
• Recycling services
• Skip hire
• Waste management
• Composting services

Headquarters

HQ city

Dublin

HQ country

Ireland

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Household Waste Collection Services: Weekly refuse collections for residential customers with subscription-based pricing tiers (Standard, Essential, Plus plans) based on household size. Revenue generated through monthly service charges with included waste allowances and per-lift/weight charges for excess usage.
2. Skip Hire Services: One-time rental of skips for home improvement and construction projects. Customers book through the AMCS portal. Pricing based on skip size and rental duration.
3. Skip Bags: Sale of skip bags for smaller projects and garden waste, available from Panda and local stockists.
4. Recycling Centre Services: Drop-off recycling services at 19 recycling centres across Ireland. Revenue from direct drop-off payments at recycling facilities.
5. Flexible/Pay As You Go Plans: For households needing flexibility, a fixed service charge plus per-lift and per-KG charges for waste, recycling, and compost collection.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Panda provides weekly household waste collection (general waste, recycling, compost, and glass), skip hire in multiple sizes, skip bags for smaller projects, and a network of 19 recycling centres across Ireland for residential and commercial customers. The company operates a digital-first self-service platform (website, MyPanda portal, mobile apps) supplemented by door-to-door sales for residential sign-ups and a dedicated business portal for commercial clients.

Product overview

Panda is an Irish waste management company (trading as Starrus Eco Holdings Limited) offering residential and commercial waste collection and recycling services. The core product portfolio includes household waste collection (general waste, recycling, compost, and glass), skip hire in various sizes, skip bags for smaller projects, and 19 recycling centres across Ireland. The company operates a Cleaner Bin Imaging Service with camera-equipped trucks for contamination detection, and provides specialized WEEE (electrical and electronic equipment) recycling. Customers access services through multiple channels including the MyPanda mobile app (Android/iOS), an online booking portal, and a business services portal.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Household Waste Collection Weekly refuse collection for residential customers in Ireland, including general waste, recycling, and compost collection, with plans tiered by household size (Essential 1-3 people, Standard 3-5 people, Plus 5+ people) and a flexible pay-as-you-go option.
• Skip Hire Temporary skip container rental available in various sizes for home improvement, renovation, and larger waste disposal projects; booked through the AMCS portal.
• Skip Bags Pre-paid smaller waste collection bags distributed directly by Panda and through local stockists, suitable for smaller projects and garden waste.
• Recycling Centres 19 recycling centre locations across Ireland (Dublin, Cavan, Cork, Kilkenny, Limerick, Monaghan, and more) open 5-7 days a week for drop-off of household items, electronics, and recyclable materials.
• Business Waste Solutions Commercial waste management services for Irish businesses, including business recycling, commercial skips, and customised quotes for commercial service needs.
• WEEE Recycling Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment recycling service accepting batteries, vapes, phones, laptops, and small household electronics at Panda recycling centres, delivered in partnership with WEEE Ireland.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 93% of customers to receive compost service by end of 2024, 100% by April 2025
• +1 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and support.

• WEEE IrelandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for battery and WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) recycling. WEEE Ireland hosts free collection days nationwide and provides blue battery collection boxes for retailers. Panda directs customers to WEEE Ireland collection points and promotes WEEE recycling education.
• Green Eyed Vision Limited (Selecta Waste Image Software)coreTechnology or IntegrationProvides Selecta Waste Image Software for contaminated waste image review. Used by Panda's dedicated team to review bin imaging data and identify contamination in customer bins.
• AMCS Group IrelandcoreTechnology or IntegrationLicenses multiple IT systems to Panda including: AMCS Dataset (order processing and invoicing), AMCS Routeman (vehicle weighing), cloud database for customer portal and apps, and original customer portal (mypanda.ie).
• YourTeam / KMC Mag Solutions (Philippines)supportImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCustomer support services provider located in the Philippines, regulated by Philippines Data Privacy Regulatory Authority. Staff access customer data through Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) with centralized storage and multi-factor authentication. Completes digital privacy and customer management service training.
• WIS (Vehicle Weighing)supportTechnology or IntegrationProvides WIS vehicle weighing system hosted on Hetzner servers for tracking waste collection weights.
• VPG On board Weighing (Binweigh)supportTechnology or IntegrationProvides Binweigh vehicle weighing technology for Panda's bin collection fleet.
• BXP (BXP CRM)supportTechnology or IntegrationProvides BXP CRM system for contact management, hosted on AWS.
• Big Dog DigitalsupportTechnology or IntegrationDeveloped Panda website and customer portal (my.panda.ie) on WPEngine using AWS infrastructure.
• Telcom (Luware Nimbus)supportTechnology or IntegrationProvides Luware Nimbus phone management system hosted on Microsoft Azure.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Veolia Ireland: Veolia is a global environmental services group operating municipal and commercial waste collection, recycling, and treatment in Ireland. Larger incumbent with overlapping capabilities.
• Biffa: Biffa is one of the UK's largest waste management companies providing commercial and household waste collection, recycling, and skip hire. Comparable services but at significantly larger scale and broader geography.
• FCC Environment (Ireland): FCC Environment provides municipal, commercial, and household waste services in Ireland as part of the FCC Group. Comparable offerings but part of a much larger international portfolio.

Others

• WEEE Ireland: WEEE Ireland is a compliance scheme operator for waste electrical and electronic equipment in Ireland. Panda partners with WEEE Ireland for battery and WEEE collection, making it a complementary ecosystem participant rather than a direct competitor.

Direct peers

• Country Clean Recycling: Country Clean provides household waste, recycling, and skip services in Ireland with a comparable subscription and bulky waste model to Panda.
• Barna Recycling: Barna Recycling operates household waste collection, recycling, and skip services across the west of Ireland. Closely comparable subscription refuse and recycling model to Panda.
• Greenstar: Greenstar is one of Ireland's largest household and commercial waste collections. Operates subscription refuse, recycling, and skip hire services nationally, directly competing with Panda.
• Thorntons Recycling: Thorntons is a long-standing Irish waste and recycling operator with household collection, skip hire, and recycling centres. Directly comparable geography, services, and routes to market.
• Advanced Environmental Solutions (AES): Irish waste management company offering commercial and household waste collection, recycling, and specialised waste services. Comparable service portfolio and target market.

Regional players

• Recycle IT: Recycle IT is an Irish social enterprise providing WEEE recycling and IT asset disposal services. Overlaps with Panda's WEEE/battery offering but with a different operating model and geographic focus.

Market position

Strengths6 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 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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