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Our Mission and Vision

Leading the Future of Responsible Waste Management

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Our mission is to lead the waste and recycling sector by providing innovative solutions that minimise environmental impact, protect communities, and uphold the highest standards of corporate ethics.

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Our vision is to create a future where waste is minimised, resources are conserved through a circular economy, and our staff and wider communities thrive together, demonstrating that social responsibility and profitability can coexist harmoniously.

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Our History

Built on 25 years of Experience in the Industry

What began as a specialist recycling operation has grown into a trusted environmental services partner, shaped by experience, regulation, and a commitment to doing things properly. Scroll to see where we started - and how we’ve grown.

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2000: Founded as Lampcare UK

Launched in Scotland to provide sustainable lamp recycling services.

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2004: CEF Becomes Major Shareholder

City Electrical Factors partnered with Lampcare, enabling expansion into broader electrical and lighting waste services.

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2013: Rebranded to Electrical Waste Recycling Group (EWRG)

Became the first UK company approved to process Flat Panel Displays (FPDs), solidifying its leadership in e‑waste.

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2021: Acquisition of Lumicom

Integrated the Lumicom WEEE producer compliance scheme, further growing e-waste compliance and recycling capabilities.

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2022: Rebrand to Waste Experts

Transitioned from EWRG to Waste Experts to reflect a broader environmental and waste management service offering.

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2025: Solar Recycling Innovation

Partnered with CEF & ROSI to deploy a solar panel recycling process capable of recovering up to 95% of panel materials.

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2025: Accreditations

Achieved Investors in People accreditation, received the We Invest in Wellbeing award, and became a Certified B Corporation™, recognising our commitment to people, communities, and responsible business.

The Expert Way

A Different Standard in Waste Management

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Dedicated Account Managers

Named experts who know your business - no call centres here.

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Specialist Nationwide Recycling

UK-wide collections with specialist treatment for complex waste streams.

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Waste Compliance Made Simple

Duty of Care and paperwork taken care of every step of the way.

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Certified B Corporation™ Business

Verified to meet the highest environmental and social standards.

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WEEE Know What We're Doing

The only recycler equipped to handle every WEEE category in-house.

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Industry-Leading Sustainable Fleet

One of the UK’s highest-performing fleets for emissions and efficiency.

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Environment Agency Benchmark Operator

Rated as a best-practice treatment facility by the Environment Agency.

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Backed by CEF, Built Around You

The strength of a major group with the care of a specialist team.

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Message from our MD

"Over the past two and a half decades, we’ve grown from a small, passionate electrical waste team into a leading force in total waste management, serving businesses across the UK with our flexible, reliable, and responsible solutions."
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Shaun Donaghey

Managing Director

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Duty of Care

Responsibility Your Business Can Rely on at Every Stage

We take our Duty of Care seriously - operating fully within the law, exceeding regulatory requirements, and taking responsibility for waste from collection through to final treatment, every step of the way.

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Facing Too Many Waste Headaches?

One expert partner, total compliance, clear data, and a service that just works.

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