Business Details
16 Years
experience
Trusted Waste Management & Recycling Services in Leeds
Established in 2010, Forge Waste & Recycling is a Leeds-based company dedicated to providing innovative waste management and recycling solutions. Our services cater to both domestic and commercial clients across Yorkshire, offering a comprehensive range of waste containers, skip hire, and specialised recycling services for materials such as glass, food waste, and mixed recyclables. We operate our own fleet of vehicles, ensuring direct and efficient waste collection without intermediaries. Our commitment to environmental sustainability is reflected in our 80% recycling rate and partnerships with local authorities and businesses to achieve zero waste to landfill.With a focus on customer service, we guarantee 24-hour bin delivery and flexible collection schedules tailored to client needs. Our team of experienced professionals utilises advanced logistics software to optimise routes, reducing carbon emissions while maintaining cost-effectiveness. We hold accreditation from the Environment Agency and provide all necessary documentation for regulatory compliance. Through initiatives like school food waste composting and paper cup recycling, we actively contribute to community sustainability efforts.
Services
Waste Clearance
Commercial Waste
Skip Hire
Glass Recycling
Food Waste Recycling
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- We guarantee 24-hour bin delivery for urgent waste management needs
- Our own fleet ensures reliable collections without third-party delays
- Achieve 80%+ recycling rates with our mixed material processing capabilities
- Provide free waste audits to optimise your recycling strategy
- Offer seven-day-a-week service with real-time collection tracking
Associations and certifications
- Environment Agency
What people say
Excellent service
Friendly service
Polite drivers
On-time collections
No issues reported
Services
Commercial Waste Management
Forge provides tailored waste solutions for Yorkshire businesses using 1100L Eurobins and 40yd roll-on containers. Our service includes weekly collections, mixed recycling options, and compliance documentation. Clients benefit from route optimisation reducing collection times in Harrogate, Wakefield, and Leeds areas while achieving cost savings through high recycling rates.
Glass Recycling
Specialist glass collection service using 240L/360L bins across Bradford, Huddersfield, and York. All colours accepted without separation, processed into new bottles with zero landfill. Businesses reduce disposal costs by 40% while contributing to circular economy initiatives through our closed-loop recycling system.
Food Waste Recycling
Weekly food waste collections in 240L containers with kitchen caddies provided. Collected materials processed into renewable energy at local anaerobic digestion facilities. Schools and hospitality businesses reduce landfill tax liability while improving hygiene through regular removal of organic waste materials.
Skip Hire Services
Three skip sizes available (4yd, 8yd, 14yd) for domestic clearances and construction projects. Delivered on-road or off-road locations with flexible booking options. Preferred by Leeds property developers for reliable 24-hour turnaround and careful placement by trained drivers minimising property damage.
Paper Cup Recycling
Innovative service collecting all paper cup types in dedicated pink sacks. Processed through specialist facilities separating plastic linings for complete recycling. Cafs and offices reduce general waste volumes by 30% while contributing to sustainable paper fibre production for packaging and stationery manufacturing.
People
Harvey Mills
Co-Founder
Co-founded Forge Waste & Recycling in 2010 with Fraser Mills after securing EU funding through Co2 Sense partnership. Led initial fleet acquisition and continues to oversee operational strategy development.
Fraser Mills
Co-Founder
Joint founder with Harvey Mills, responsible for establishing key supplier relationships and implementing the company's environmental compliance framework. Instrumental in securing early investment for fleet expansion in 2013.
Questions
What commercial waste services do you offer?
We provide wheelie bins, trade sacks, roll-on/off containers, and FEL bins for general waste and mixed recyclables with scheduled collections.
How does your glass recycling work?
We collect all mixed glass in 240/360L bins with weekly collections, achieving 100% recycling rates without colour separation requirements.
Do you handle food waste collections?
Yes, we collect food waste in 240L bins weekly, diverting it from landfill to anaerobic digestion facilities for energy production.
What skip sizes are available?
We offer MIDI (4yd³), MAXI (8yd³), and JUMBO (14yd³) skips for domestic and commercial projects.
Are your waste collections environmentally certified?
We're Environment Agency registered and provide Duty of Care notes for all waste movements to ensure regulatory compliance.
Reviews (7)
Sue Boddy
Nov 29, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Punctuality,Responsiveness
We hired a skip to clear out a whole load of stuff from the garage. They were easy to deal with, responsive, turned up when they said they would, and were reasonably priced, would use them again.
We hired a skip to clear out a whole load of stuff from the garage. They were easy to deal with, responsive, turned up when they said they would, and were reasonably priced, would use them again.
John Nutter
Nov 25, 2021
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First time I have used Forge Waste and it will not be my last. Dealt with my order very quickly. Nice and very friendly attitude from all their staff I talked to. Keep up the good work. I will be informing my family and friends regarding my experience. Thank you.
Service:Garden waste removal
Service:Garden waste removal
Simon Lundy
Nov 25, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Punctuality,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
#Spot On service
Helpful staff, in the office and the drivers. Would recommend them as a professional outfit.
Service:General junk removal
#Spot On service
Helpful staff, in the office and the drivers. Would recommend them as a professional outfit.
Service:General junk removal
Mark Parlour
Nov 16, 2021
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Good Service from Forge Recycling used before and will use again never let down.
Service:Construction waste removal
Service:Construction waste removal
Angelo M.
Oct 05, 2021
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After my below review it was great to get a call from Forge management team today to resolve the issues and explain the falling downs which happens in business now and then looking forward to working again with my preferred waste removal company in the new year. Great to see Forge recycling tackling and dealing with problems head on and focusing on customers service and keeping working relationships
After using over many projects in Leeds with no problems actually great service This project disaster with waste skips ended costing me money not on time storing waste double handling and taking
After using over many projects in Leeds with no problems actually great service This project disaster with waste skips ended costing me money not on time storing waste double handling and taking
Lucy Fletcher
Sep 14, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Punctuality,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Got in touch about an old mattress and it was gone within the hour! Amazing service. Thank you.
Service:General junk removal
Got in touch about an old mattress and it was gone within the hour! Amazing service. Thank you.
Service:General junk removal
Simon Abbott
Aug 04, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Punctuality,Responsiveness
From ordering to the delivery I was informed when it was nearly here and picked up and another dropped in quick succession
Services:Construction waste removal,Garden waste removal,House/garage cleanout
From ordering to the delivery I was informed when it was nearly here and picked up and another dropped in quick succession
Services:Construction waste removal,Garden waste removal,House/garage cleanout
