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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

Winter Blog Post

How to be Sustainable this Winter

Phanuel Marange

Global warming and climate change are serious issues that continue to affect our world. Although they may not be making headlines at the moment, they are just as pressing as they have ever been. That’s why it’s important to think about how we can be more sustainable this winter season.

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How to Shop Sustainably on Black Friday

Phanuel Marange

Black Friday and Cyber Monday, are upon us once again, but when it comes to sustainability, they are controversial subjects, and this year is no exception. So how can you ensure you’re not making savings at the cost of the environment? Here’s a quick 5-point guide to navigating the sales.

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Bywaters launch Recyclopedia

Phanuel Marange

We’re proud to announce The Recyclopedia! Bywaters has created an accessible and easy-to-use database for recycling.

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Bywaters swoop in to save Tower Hamlets

Phanuel Marange

Discover how Bywaters rose to the challenge during Tower Hamlets’ waste challenges, ensuring that essential services remained uninterrupted.

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5 Ways to Get Involved in European Week for Waste Reduction

Phanuel Marange

Five ways to get involved in this year’s European week for waste reduction.

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Festive Opening Hours

Ken Ogura

Our facilities remain open throughout December, please be sure to check our festive opening hours.

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Get to Know: Keeley Smith – Dustcart Driver at Bywaters

Get to Know: Keeley Smith – Dustcart Driver at Bywaters

Luigi Ricciulli

Waste has traditionally been a male-dominated field. We interview Keeley Smith, one of our skilled and experienced female dustcart drivers who is breaking down gender barriers and paving the way for other women to enter the field, challenging the perception that the job is only for men.  

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climate anxiety

All You Need to Know About Climate Anxiety

Luigi Ricciulli

There’s no doubt climate change awareness had a major impact on our society – but did you know it also has done so on our youth’s mental health? In this article, we will go through what climate anxiety is, some related trends, as well as what you can do manage it and help out!   

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irecycle partnership

iRecycle & Bywaters: Partners in Progress for a Greener London

Ken Ogura

iRecycle and Bywaters, two leading waste management companies in London, have collaborated to provide a more sustainable and efficient waste collection service for the capital. This collaboration will enable iRecycle to focus on its strengths and core values, while Bywaters will bring its decades of experience and state-of-the-art facility to the table. Together, they are leading the charge towards a greener, cleaner London.

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Halloween Guide 2023

The Ultimate Guide for A Sustainable Halloween

Ken Ogura

It’s that spooky time of year again, where pumpkins line streets and fancy dress takes centre stage. As autumn settles in and the days get shorter, the UK startles to life every 31st October. The ultimate guide for a sustainble halloween, will show you that Halloween doesn’t need to produce a frighteningly large amount of waste. You can still have a “bloody” good time, whilst considering your environmental footprint.

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WEEE Business Guide: How to manage e-waste?

Managing Electronic Waste: A Business Guide to WEEE Waste

Ken Ogura

WEEE Waste can be tricky – We wrote this piece to outline some points on its regulation, and practical advice that can help your business…

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Webinar: Understanding Recycling Symbols and MythBusters

Ken Ogura

We are proud to showcase our webinar, “Recycling Mythbusters,” hosted by our sustainability experts Phoebe Purcell and Emmanel Skoulides, and special guest speaker Danette O’Hara, Recoup sustainability manager. This webinar will delve into understanding recycling symbols and discuss key recycling myths to help you at home and at work.

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The three mistakes you make when recycling

Phanuel Marange

this blog is here to help you navigate through the do’s and don’ts of recycling. From contaminated items to non-recyclable materials, we’ve partnered up with CNN to give you a clear breakdown for your home

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Why volunteering is good for your business

Phanuel Marange

Volunteering with employers and employees is a way to contribute to your Corproate Social Responsibility, lift company moral and help the environment. Find out how you can get involved in our short guide

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Bywaters Cleans UK Beaches With Our Clients

World Cleanup Day activities: How you can help

Phanuel Marange

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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Accreditations

Introducing the POD an innovative small waste compactor designed to process your waste, and take up no space.