Our History

When Fresh Start started in 2005, we did so with the vision of becoming the largest independent waste collector within the wide North West Area. The rest is history.

As a forward thinking company, we’re committed to investing in modern technology, such as our multi-functional vehicle fleet. These wagons allow us to collect several waste streams with a single vehicle. This delivers both environmental and operational benefits to the customer. By separately streaming waste, we’re able to improve the percentage of waste that can be presented for recycling within a Materials Recovery Facility.

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Whatever your business, we offer sustainable waste management and recycling collection services across various towns and regions.

As a carbon-conscious company, the environment is at the core of everything we do. Being a widely trusted waste collector, we understand our responsibility to both our customers and the community to minimise our carbon footprint. That’s why we provide win-win solutions by encouraging customers to segregate waste at the source, rewarding these efforts with reduced waste disposal costs.

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Our Ethos

Built on solid foundations…

Working with companies that have a healthy respect for financial stability is key to successful trading relationships, clients cannot afford to take a risk with a contractor that is not anchored on solid financial foundations. At Fresh Start Waste, our growth is never at the expense of our portfolio of clients.

We aim to be the customers’ first choice for the provision of waste management services.

Our aim is to be acknowledged for our professionalism, honesty and integrity.

We aim to deliver a quality innovative service, at commercially sensitive rates that gives customers the peace of mind to do what they do best, their job.

Serious about waste…

At Fresh Start Waste, throughout our history we’ve been dedicated to helping our customers manage their waste obligations in a professional manner. We’ll work with you to ensure you are advised on innovative ways of recycling more of your waste streams.

2005

Open for business

Service collections commence central Manchester.

Business incorporated the following year.

2009

Equal Opportunities policy certifications

Recycling collections introduced

Turnover exceeds £1m.

2010

Doors open at Swinton

Doors open at our Swinton-based Materials Recovery Facility.

Collection services available across all of Greater Manchester.

2011

Animal by Products Approval certifications

Introducing Food Collection Services

The Green Chef Revolution arrives, with the introduction of our waste food collection service.

2013

Dual collection vehicles introduced

Dual compartment collection vehicles introduced allowing two waste streams to be collected at the same time.

2015

Service collections extended across Lancashire and Merseyside

Truck weighing technology introduced along with driver PDAs.

First Euro VI truck entered service.

2017

Growth at Fresh Start

Over a million collections a year.

Staff numbers exceed 100.

Fleet size increases to 27 trucks.

2019

Carbon neutral collection commitment

In partnership with Forest Carbon.

2020

£750k Upgrade to Materials Recovery Facility completed

A new £750k upgrade has been made to the Materials Recovery Facility allowing for increase capacity and more automation.

2021

Making a change

On the road to supporting the hospitality sector through supporting Hospitality Action and working to End Furniture Poverty with Bulky Bob’s

2022

Too Good To Go

Continuing to battle the war on food waste by supporting Too Good To Go

2023

Real Living Wage Employer

By becoming an accredited Living Wage Employer, we made a bold statement about the value we place on our workforce.

2023

Constructionline Gold

Awarded Constructionline Gold membership, marking a significant milestone in our commitment to excellence and quality assurance.

2024

Commended at Safety & Health Excellence Awards

Reaffirming our unwavering commitment to the health and safety of our workforce, customers, and the general public.

2024

Green Apple Award for ‘Simpler Recycling for Schools’ Campaign

This award celebrates our commitment to promoting sustainable waste management and environmental education in schools.

2024

Finalist at National Recycling Awards

The nomination for this national award is a testament to our dedication to helping schools adapt to the new Simpler Recycling regulations.

2025

Achieved PAS 402 Accreditation

As the only Waste Management Company in Greater Manchester to hold this accreditation, we continue to lead the way in sustainable waste management in the North West.

2025