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Not only is Bywaters an excellent company to work with on waste collection but what they bring to the table on sustainability is second to none.

Portfolio General Manager, BNP Paribas Real Estate

A very reputable company with its priorities in the right places. One couldn't ask for much more. Great to work with and would thoroughly recommend to anyone.

Building Manager, Cushman & Wakefield

I have worked with Bywaters for the last 7 months and I have found them to be reliable, trustworthy and very professional. They have a great team and will endeavour to resolve any issue. I would highly recommend them to anyone.

Category Manager, KBR

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Recycling Made Easy

Bywaters is London’s leading sustainable waste management company, and our services now extend across the whole of the UK. We send zero waste to landfill and work closely with our clients to increase their recycling rates and improve overall sustainability, reducing both costs and emissions at the same time. Whatever your waste management needs, we have the experience to help your business enhance its sustainability.

Why Us?

Solar Powered
Facilities

Our materials recovery facility gets power directly 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

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A Company on a Mission

Bywaters is more than a recycling company. Our vision is to lead the UK to a sustainable future, and everything we do is founded upon our commitment to improving the environment. Our team of Green Gurus work in partnership with our clients to have an instant impact, and we are always enhancing our own operations to reduce our own carbon footprint – whether that’s by adding more electric vehicles to our fleet, or installing the 4,000 solar panels that power our facility in Bow.

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What's Going On

COVID-19 – Customer Service Update

09/04/2021 Ben Beagley

As the government slowly begins to ease lockdown restrictions, we wanted to reassure you that Bywaters continues to provide service, clearance and PPE disposal support to assist businesses getting back to normal.

4 Tips for a more sustainable Easter

26/03/2021 Ben Beagley

It’s Easter, what better time to relax and enjoy egg-cessive amounts of chocolate with your family. With all the egg-citement, it’s easy to forget the impact our actions have on the environment. To help reduce your impact this Easter, we have put together four helpful tips.

5 DIY Tips to Decorate Your Home

25/03/2021 Andrew Chu

We have spent more time at home over the past year, which has caused a DIY boom. There is a growing trend of upcycling reusable materials as home decorations. After all, it is one of the most sustainable ways to beautify your home. We have picked five of our favourite DIY ideas that you might want to try.

Can lateral flow tests be disposed of with other non-recyclables?

08/03/2021 Ken Ogura

The disposal of the lateral flow test kits and supporting PPE has been up for debate. Recent government advice has provided clarity on the required procedure.

What is Anaerobic Digestion?

18/02/2021 Ken Ogura

Anaerobic digestion is an environmentally friendly alternative to landfills, which may sound complicated but it is fairly simple to understand. Anaerobic digestion is a natural process which allows microorganisms to break down organic matter, releasing biogas which is then captured and converted into renewable energy.

Our sustainable approach to supporting the NHS during the pandemic

15/02/2021 Ben Beagley

The coronavirus pandemic has put a spotlight on healthcare waste management. Throughout a difficult year working on the frontline, Bywaters continues to offer a dynamic approach centred around sustainability.

100+ Facts on recycling & sustainability

03/02/2021 Ken Ogura

Temperature rising, sea levels increasing and wildlife slowly going extinct. Understanding the effects of global warming and how we can prevent it is extremely important to save our planet from environmental damage. Here are 100+ facts on recycling & sustainability to help you make an impact in the fight against global warming.

5 Tips for Staying Waste-Free at the Office

18/01/2021 Geraldine Mills

We understand that living a sustainable life can be challenging, especially in the workplace. However, creating a carbon-neutral habit comes with added benefits, including increased productivity and better health. Here is how you can be more green in your office.

Bywaters achieve ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and ISO 9001 certifications

14/01/2021 Ben Beagley

Bywaters commitment to quality, health and safety and environmental management ensure our clients and employees benefit from our continual improvement approach. We are proud to have achieved the rigorous certifications against ISO 14001, ISO 45001:2018 and ISO 9001:2015.

Bywaters’ COVID-19 update

07/01/2021 Ben Beagley

As the the UK moves into national lockdown, Bywaters continues to provide service as normal to support our clients waste management needs.

3 Easy Bank Holiday recipes

26/12/2020 Ken Ogura

To prevent food waste, revive your Christmas dinner this boxing day with these 3 easy Christmas leftover recipes.

Festive Opening Hours

14/12/2020 Ken Ogura

Our facilities remain open throughout December, please be sure to check our festive opening hours. Tipping with Bywaters is the best way to ensure that your waste is handled sustainably.

What Is Dry Mixed Recycling (DMR)?

10/12/2020 Ken Ogura

Learn about Dry mixed recycling (DMR), how it’s processed and filtered by our materials recovery facility (MRF) and the massive benefits DMR has on our environment.

Five Ways To Make Your Black Friday A Green Friday

26/11/2020 Ken Ogura

With all of us locked down this winter, it seems like the way we can enjoy the biggest sales event of the year is through the world wide web. Online sales are set to rocket by 35%-45% during the Black Friday – Cyber Monday trading period. To limit your impact we have put together our top tips on how you can be more Eco-friendly this Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

How to be Sustainable in Winter

10/11/2020 Ken Ogura

With Winter Wonderland cancelled, ice rinks closed and other festive activities being postponed it might seem as though the jolly and giving nature of the upcoming celebrations has been diminished. However, we can still spread some joy and good by using this time to consider how we could give back to the environment. Here are a few top tips.

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