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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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Simpler Recycling: What UK Businesses Need to Know

Luigi Ricciulli

How do these new UK laws affect businesses? Learn how the UK’s new Simpler Recycling legislation plans to streamline England’s waste system.

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Your Guide to a Sustainable Valentine’s Day

Pavlos Lampropoulos

Celebrate a romantic and sustainable Valentine’s Day with earth-friendly gift ideas, unplugged date nights, and delicious home-cooked treats. Discover how to show your love while also caring for the planet with our guide to a mindful and magical Valentine’s Day.

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Green Buildings: 8 Vital Characteristics & Ideas

Luigi Ricciulli

Green buildings minimise environmental impact while promoting efficiency. This blog explores key characteristics, benefits and sustainability strategies, highlighting energy efficiency, waste reduction, renewable energy use and eco-friendly materials in modern construction.

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Transforming Recycling Practices at The Bedford Hotel

Pavlos Lampropoulos

The Bedford Hotel boosted recycling rates from 37% to nearly 70% in just over a year with Bywaters’ innovative bin press, phased recycling strategy, and staff training, showcasing sustainability and cost-effective waste management in the hospitality sector.

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Scope 1 2 and 3 Emissions: Everything You Need To Know

Luigi Ricciulli

Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions form the cornerstone of reducing your carbon footprint. Discover how understanding this framework empowers businesses to lead in sustainability, optimise operations and create meaningful impact across their value chains.

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The impact Veganuary has on sustainability 

Ken Ogura

This month, take a stand for the environment and join Veganuary. By switching to a plant-based diet, you’ll not only reduce your organisation’s carbon footprint, but also contribute to a healthier planet. To make the transition easier, call our team to help you manage your food waste.

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New Year’s Sustainability Resolutions for Your Business

Luigi Ricciulli

Start 2025 on a sustainable note! From reducing energy consumption to sustainability reporting tips to encouraging eco-friendly practices, discover actionable resolutions to enhance your business’s environmental impact and profitability this New Year.

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Key Sustainability Dates | UK Calendar

Luigi Ricciulli

It’s almost 2025, and we’ve made sure to compile the ultimate calendar of Environmental and Sustainability events for the entire year! Our fantastic resource will help you stay informed about all upcoming eco-friendly events that are going on around you.

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UK Recycling Trends and Predictions for 2025

UK Recycling Trends for 2025

Luigi Ricciulli

We wrote a full list of UK Recycling Trends for 2025. With transformative policies, rising landfill costs, and bold sustainability goals reshaping waste management, what will their implications be? Can these changes drive progress, or will challenges stall the momentum?

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Festive Opening Hours

Pavlos Lampropoulos

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

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How to Shop Sustainably on Black Friday 2024

Pavlos Lampropoulos

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 guide to navigating the sales.

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Bins for Business: A Complete Guide

Luigi Ricciulli

Businesses of all sizes rely on bins to keep their premises clean and tidy. The right bin can make a big difference in how efficiently your business operates. From small wheelie bins to large-scale compactors, there’s a bin solution for every need. By understanding the different types of commercial bins and their features, you can choose the right ones for your business.

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COP29: Everything You Need to Know About the UN Climate Change Conferences

Luigi Ricciulli

COP29, the 29th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, is a crucial event for global climate action. It brings together world leaders, scientists and activists, to address the urgent issue of climate change. This year’s conference will take place in Baku, Azerbaijan, from November 11th to 22nd, 2024. We wrote this article to break down this pivotal event. Click here to find out more…

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Opinion: The Role of EfW Plants in Recycling Management

Luigi Ricciulli

Energy from Waste (EfW) plants are often misunderstood. Are they a sustainable solution or a hidden environmental problem? Discover the complexities of waste disposal and the impact of our choices with this opinion piece.

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The Ultimate Guide for A Sustainable Halloween

Luigi Ricciulli

In 2024, the UK is expected to spend over £776 million on Halloween. But what does this ghoulish spending cost the planet? The ultimate guide for a sustainable 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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