About Ward

About Ward

Company History

The Company was established in the 1950's specialising in the recycling of ferrous metals in Woodville near Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire.

The ISO9001 quality accreditation was granted to the company in 1990 and during the following years the company directors realized the potential to develop and grow Ward Recycling by responding to the waste management needs of modern business and industry.

In 2002 the company expanded to it's second location, a 10 acre site at Ilkeston in Derbyshire, representing a total investment of over £5m.

February 2004 saw continued investment with the installation of the £1m Redox waste recycling plant at the Ilkeston site, further ensuring Ward Recycling's full compliance with European Union waste management and recycling directives.

Today Ward Recycling has an annual turnover in excess of £20m, employs over 100 people and operates a fleet of over 30 vehicles. The company is now managed by third and fourth generation family members who continue their commitment to developing waste management and recycling techniques, saving their customers money and helping them to meet and exceed their recycling targets.

Metal processing

Redox waste recycling

Ilkeston Yard

 On Site Services

Machine Processing

Site Services


Did You Know?

  • Each month over 30,000 tonnes of various materials are recycled by the company.
  • Ward Recycling is one of the largest independently owned waste management and recycling businesses in the United Kingdom.
  • Ward Recycling spends over £250,000 on waste containers every single year.
  • Ward Recycling has a brand new fleet of 14 skip trucks, 12 roll-on roll-off skip trucks, 2 compaction trucks and 2 ejector trailer units.
  • Ward Recycling has access to a fleet of tipper trucks, road sweepers and other industrial plant equipment.
  • Ward Recycling operates German built Liebherr material handling cranes costing over £250,000 each.
Skip Hire

Skip Hire

  • Business or domestic skip hire
  • From 5 cubic yard to roll on roll off
  • Fill while we wait service
  • Price match promise
  • 80% of waste recycled on average
  • Costs you less & better for the environment
Vehicle Disposal

Vehicle Disposal

  • Ten step vehicle disposal process
  • Registered depollution centre
  • Full certification for the disposal of your vehicle ensures you of no come backs
  • 90% of vehicle recycled on average
Business and Industrial Waste Services

Waste Services

Free waste audit - we can save you ££'s
Total waste management solutions for...
  • Industrial
  • Engineering
  • Pubs & Restaurants
  • Offices
  • Construction & Demolition
The Recycling Process

The Recycling Process

Massive investment in recycling processing plant has positioned Ward as one of the leading waste disposal companies in the UK.
Recycled Raw Materials

Recycled Raw Materials

We process tonnes of material a month and are a major supplier of recycled raw materials to a variety of sectors including...
  • Top soil and hardcore to the construction industry
  • Metals to engineering companies and industry
  • Wood to timber processing plants