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London’s Leading Recycling Company

Bywaters is London’s leading sustainable waste management company, with services extending across the whole of the UK. We provide safe, secure and efficient waste and recycling solutions, helping various industries to better manage their waste. As well as sending zero waste to landfill, we work closely with every client to increase their recycling rates and improve sustainability through both plastic and carbon reduction. Whatever your waste management needs, we have the experience to help your business enhance its operations and ensure an eco-friendly future.

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Why Us?

Solar Powered
Facilities

Our materials recovery facility gets its energy from the sun

Fleet of
Sustainable Vehicles

All our collection vehicles are low-emissions, hybrid, or fully electric

Zero Waste
Direct to Landfill

We reuse, recycle, or recover all the waste that we collect

Dedicated
Sustainability Managers

Bywaters customers get personal support from one of our Green Gurus

Bespoke
Reporting

Your waste management data can be accessed at the click of a button

Our Waste Management Services

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A Company on a Mission

Bywaters is more than just a recycling company. We aim to lead the UK towards a sustainable future, protecting it for generations to come. Our waste management services are founded on our commitment to improving the environment, while our team of Green Gurus work in partnership with clients to provide sustainability consultancy. We are always enhancing our waste management operations to reduce our own carbon footprint — whether that’s by adding more electric vehicles to our waste collection fleet or installing 4,000 solar panels to power our facility in Bow.

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Our Partners

In 2019, before the Global Pandemic...

Tonnes of Waste Diverted from Landfill
Trees Saved by Recycling Materials
Kwh of Energy Generated by Our Solar Panels

What's Going On

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Paper Recycling: Unfolding its Benefits

Luigi Ricciulli

The UK uses around 10 million tonnes of paper every year, ever wonder what becomes of it once it’s tossed away? We wrote this educational piece to delve into how paper is recycled, its benefits, what happens to unrecycled paper and expert advice.

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Food Waste Recycling: Turning Waste into Value

Pavlos Lampropoulos

New UK regulations on food waste recycling will impact households and businesses. Learn how these changes, including the push for anaerobic digestion, aim to create a more sustainable, circular economy

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World Cleanup Day activities: How you can help

Pavlos Lampropoulos

Discover incredible World Cleanup Day activities you and your friends can join to make a positive impact on the environment. Explore opportunities for beach cleanups, tree planting, and more!

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Bywaters’ Summer Internship Programme

Pavlos Lampropoulos

Bywaters’ summer internship programme empowers young talent with green skills, contributing to sustainability in London and aligning with global goals.

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Reducing Waste By Reusing Everyday Items

Ken Ogura

To celebrate Zero Waste Week, we will showcase methods of reusing everyday items to reduce the amount of waste we create in the UK, so you can be more eco-friendly and trendy.

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10 Interesting Items You Didn’t Know Could Be Recycled

Luigi Ricciulli

In 2021, UK households generated 27.7 million tonnes of waste, of which 44.6% were recycled. Ever wondered what sort of items these might include? We wrote a list of 10 interesting recyclable items and their processes that might surprise you.

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Carbon reduction and carbon offsetting guide

Ken Ogura

Understanding and tracking your carbon footprint may seem complex, but there are many tools available to help simplify the process. This carbon reduction and carbon offsetting guide will help you understand your environmental footprint and make your future more sustainable.

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How can you Make your Hotel More Sustainable

Pavlos Lampropoulos

Discover actionable strategies for making your hotel more sustainable. From energy efficiency and waste reduction to engaging guests in green initiatives, this guide offers practical tips to enhance your hotel’s environmental impact and attract eco-conscious travellers

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How To Improve Recycling In Schools & Universities

Luigi Ricciulli

This article will discuss the importance of waste management for the education sector, the common types of waste produced in educational institutions and how to deal with them to make schools and universities more sustainable.

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The Dangers of Battery Disposal

The Dangers of Battery Disposal

Pavlos Lampropoulos

Batteries are everywhere, powering many of the devices that are essential to modern life. However, the majority of fires in the waste management industry are caused by the incorrect disposal of batteries. This is why Bywaters works closely with our clients to provide safe and sustainable battery recycling solutions.

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Webinar: How Plastic & Waste Impacts Our Environment

Luigi Ricciulli

Check out our latest webinar, “How Plastic & Waste Impacts Our Environment”, hosted by our Sustainability Executive, Emmanuel Skoulides, and our special guest speaker Flora from Washed Up Cards. This webinar will explore plastic and other waste, the legislation tackling it, as well as key insights from Washed Up Cards.

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Glass Recycling: A Clear Benefit for the Environment and Business

Ken Ogura

Many businesses in the hospitality, event, facility, and property sectors generate glass waste daily and have the potential to significantly improve their glass recycling and reuse practices. Let’s address these challenges and explore actionable steps towards a more sustainable future.

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Plastic Free July Ideas with Bywaters: Cut Your Footprint

Luigi Ricciulli

To support the plastic-free movement, with over 85 million participants from over 190 countries, we at Bywaters will show you how you can take part in Plastic Free July this month and beyond.

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Sustainable Activities to Do with Your Kids This Summer

Pavlos Lampropoulos

Summer has arrived! Ready to enjoy clear skies, warm days, and long, lazy evenings with your family? To make your summer even more memorable and sustainable, check all the different activities that you can do to spend more quality time with your kids and keep them entertained until school starts again!

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Waste Guide: What Happens To Waste

Waste Guide: What Happens To Waste?

Luigi Ricciulli

Where does waste go? We’re proud to announce the launch of our Waste Guide. This document serves as a comprehensive guide to sustainable waste disposal. It also showcases your waste’s journey when it is handled by our network of sustainable partners. We hope this document will be useful for you…

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