Optimising the Circular Economy with Intelligent Waste Management

Nationwide waste services that deliver cost-effective, compliant, and sustainable solutions for every sector.

General Waste (Residual)

Tailored bin sizes, scheduled collections, and landfill-diversion solutions to cut disposal costs and environmental impact.

Dry Mixed Recycling

Hassle-free recycling for paper, cardboard, cans, and selected plastics — helping you increase recycling rates quickly.

Cardboard & Paper

Loose or baled collections with rebates where viable. Bale equipment and compactors supplied if required.

Plastics Recycling

Stream-specific collections (PET, HDPE, film) with expert guidance to maximise quality and material value.

Glass Recycling

Ideal for hospitality and retail — safe glass bins, dependable collections, and closed-loop recycling where achievable.

Food & Organic Waste

Segregated collections sent to anaerobic digestion or composting facilities, boosting ESG performance and reducing contamination.

WEEE & Electrical Waste

Fully compliant removal of IT equipment, mixed WEEE, fridges/freezers, and lighting.

Hazardous & Clinical Waste

Audited and licensed partners for paints, oils, batteries, aerosols, chemicals, and clinical waste.

Confidential Shredding

On-site or off-site secure shredding with certificates of destruction and full chain-of-custody.

Skip & RORO Hire

Flexible skip hire (2–16yd) and roll-on/roll-off containers (20–40yd) for refurbishment, construction, demolition, and bulky waste.

On-site Equipment Hire

Supply, installation, training, and maintenance of compactors, balers, cages, and storage racking.

Reporting & Compliance

Full documentation including waste transfer notes, Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) support, monthly KPI dashboards, and audit-ready reports.

Your waste. Fully compliant. Nationwide.

At Opteco, we connect businesses with the UK’s most reliable waste providers – but we don’t stop there. We rigorously audit every supplier, service, and recycling route to ensure your waste is managed legally, safely, and sustainably. From skip hire to bulk hazardous waste removal, you get one point of contact, one invoice, and complete confidence.

Better Data & AI

Smarter insights, real-time reporting, and AI-driven optimisation that turn your waste data into measurable savings and stronger sustainability performance.

Service & Simplicity

One partner, one invoice, and seamless nationwide service that makes waste management effortless across every site you operate.

Compliance & Peace of Mind

Robust compliance systems and fully audited supply chains that safeguard your business from legal, operational, and reputational risk.

Talk to us today about a free waste compliance check for your business.

"Compliance isn't an optional extra - it's the foundation of everything we do."

Case Studies: Real-World Sustainability in Action

Discover how Opteco has delivered real sustainability impact for clients across multiple sectors, optimising waste resources and driving the circular economy forward.

Embedding recycling and waste management best practice into housebuilding

Reducing waste and increasing recycling were our key objectives, so we worked with Development Directors to deliver bespoke, site-level waste management reporting. These now provide a single, consistent format for capturing detailed information about recovered waste streams, recycling rates and waste costs in order to analyse waste management performance to inform best practice.

  • Reduced costs by up to 24 per cent for like-for-like containers
  • Reduced administration and improved invoicing
  • Introduced bespoke site waste management reporting in a consistent format
  • Rolled out a reward scheme to incentivise best practice
  • Benefited from a dedicated account manager and single point of contact for all sites
  • Increased sustainability at site level and company-wide

"A dedicated point of contact means we can get quick responses and access help, support and guidance from a business that really understands our sector and our changing needs over the lifetime of a development project."

A 360 degree approach to recycling

Our client focused on improving public buildings, including schools and libraries across Nottinghamshire and the East Midlands. The team was struggling with its previous waste partner and was looking for a supplier to improve its waste management function, save money and increase recycling rates.

  • We undertook regular site visits to gain a greater understanding of the needs of each project
  • A single point of contact was established with our team to help communications
  • A monthly reporting system was put in place so that detailed waste reports, including the number of skips provided, recycling percentages and waste processing methods, could be provided directly to the client
  • The waste management contract was due to go out to tender earlier this year but, having seen a marked improvement across all of its sites, the client agreed to switch all of its waste management services to us

"Communication was instantly improved."

Supporting Sustainable Regeneration

As part of a £15million regeneration project; works included overhauling the building fabric, retaining heritage features including original woodwork and parquet floors, installing new bathrooms, and updating the interiors. Our client brought us in as a metal recycling and waste management specialist to handle all waste streams during the project.

  • Hazardous waste and Waste Electronic and Electrical Equipment (WEEE) collection services were provided as required
  • Monthly site visits to review service levels were also implemented and the team supplied waste segregation signs to simplify the waste management process
  • Sustainability was another key focus of the project, ensuring that the construction work provided a greener future for generations ahead

"Their team showed a vast knowledge, professionalism and expertise in the efficient segregation of waste and recycling."

Sectors We Serve

Construction & House Building

From demolition to fit-out, Opteco delivers waste services that meet strict environmental and safety regulations — without holding up your build schedule.

Core Services:

  • Skips, ROROs, and specialist waste containers
  • Hazardous waste segregation and safe disposal
  • Compliance checks for all waste carriers and facilities
  • Sustainability reporting for BREEAM and project records
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Book your construction site waste compliance review.

Manufacturing & Industrial

We design waste management plans for manufacturing and industrial sites that reduce downtime, improve recycling rates, and meet compliance standards for hazardous and general waste.

Core Services:

  • Waste audits and process optimisation
  • Scheduled collections to match production cycles
  • Safe disposal for oils, solvents, and chemicals
  • Full traceability through supplier audits and documentation
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Request a manufacturing waste compliance consultation.

Retail & Distribution

From store backrooms to large-scale distribution hubs, Opteco delivers waste management that keeps your operations efficient and fully compliant.

Core Services:

  • Cardboard, plastics, and film wrap recycling
  • Confidential waste destruction
  • Seasonal service flexibility for peak trading periods
  • Supplier audits to ensure full compliance across all sites
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Get a free compliance health check for your retail network.

Hospitality & Leisure

We handle waste for hotels, restaurants, gyms, and entertainment venues — keeping operations clean, compliant, and guest-ready.

Core Services:

  • Food waste recycling to reduce costs
  • Glass, cardboard, and mixed recycling collections
  • Event waste planning and on-site support
  • Supplier audits for brand protection and compliance
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Book a hospitality waste compliance review.

Public Sector & Healthcare

From clinical waste in hospitals to recycling in schools, Opteco provides secure, compliant, and cost-effective waste services for the public sector.

Core Services:

  • Clinical waste handling and disposal
  • Recycling programmes for paper, plastics, and metals
  • Full audit trails for environmental and healthcare legislation
  • Supplier vetting and compliance reporting
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Schedule your public sector waste compliance audit.

Dedicated Compliance & Supplier Auditing

Opteco’s compliance framework ensures that every supplier we work with – from skip providers to hazardous waste processors – is fully licensed, legally compliant, and environmentally responsible.

Core Services:

  • Supplier vetting and licence checks
  • Duty of Care documentation reviews
  • Site visits and disposal route inspections
  • Performance monitoring and compliance reporting
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Contact us for a free waste compliance review today.

Get A Free Waste Compliance Check

A comprehensive Waste & Compliance Audit is the first step toward realising costs savings via service optimisation, improving efficiency, and ensuring your business meets the latest UK legislation. Our specialists assess every part of your waste operation from collections and segregation to Duty of Care and Simpler Recycling compliance and provide a clear, actionable report tailored to your site. If you’re ready to strengthen performance and remove risk, request your audit and we’ll help you take control of your waste strategy with confidence.

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