Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Trusted Waste Management and Industrial Cleaning Services
Established in 1920, we are a family-owned and operated waste management provider with a century-long commitment to sustainable and compliant solutions. Our expertise spans hazardous and non-hazardous waste management, industrial cleaning, and chemist services, supported by ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 accreditations. We prioritise innovation, environmental responsibility, and customer-centric service, delivering national coverage with rapid response times.Our team of 70+ specialists ensures end-to-end compliance, offering tailored solutions for businesses across industries. With a focus on reducing landfill waste and promoting circular economy practices, we combine technical excellence with ethical values to support clients' sustainability goals.
Services
Waste management
Industrial cleaning
Chemist services
Compliance support
Recycling solutions
Emergency response
Waste transfer station
Tank cleaning
Asbestos removal
Waste sampling
Details
- Year established: 1920
Highlights and features
- Family-owned since 1920 with century-long industry expertise
- ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified for quality and environmental standards
- In-house laboratory for waste analysis and classification
- 24/7 emergency response for industrial spills and cleaning
- National coverage with rapid service delivery
Associations and certifications
- ISO 9001
- ISO 14001
What people say
Outstanding service
Quick responses
Expert compliance support
Reliable emergency assistance
Sustainable solutions
Services
Waste management
We manage hazardous and non-hazardous waste streams with end-to-end solutions, including recycling, recovery, and compliant disposal. Our services reduce landfill waste by 60% through sustainable practices, supported by ISO-certified processes and a nationwide transport network.
Industrial cleaning
Specialist cleaning for hazardous environments includes tank decontamination, high-pressure water jetting, and asbestos removal. Our team uses advanced PPE and equipment to ensure safety compliance, providing 24/7 emergency spill response and scheduled maintenance services.
Chemist services
Our in-house laboratory offers waste classification, sampling, and MSDS analysis to determine optimal disposal routes. With ISO accreditation, we provide 48-hour turnaround times for chemical identification and compliance documentation.
Compliance support
We ensure adherence to environmental legislation through documentation, audits, and training. Our ISO-certified systems guarantee traceability, with expert guidance on EWC codes and waste hierarchy improvements for client operations.
Recycling solutions
Our facilities process 100% recyclable materials, including plastics and WEEE, into reusable products. We implement R-code waste recovery systems and circular economy initiatives to minimise client environmental impact.
People
Gavin Hopkins
Director
Fourth-generation leader with 20+ years in waste management, driving growth through customer-focused innovation and sustainable practices.
Siobhan Hopkins
Continuous Improvement Manager
Leads sustainability initiatives, achieving 60% paper reduction and energy efficiency improvements through ISO-standard processes.
Gurpal Bhogal
Laboratory Manager
Chemistry expert specialising in waste analysis, ensuring 48-hour testing turnaround and accurate classification for compliant disposal.
Andy Bragg
Industrial Cleaning Manager
Manages hazardous cleaning operations with 15+ years of experience in confined space entry and emergency spill response.
Peter Hopkins
Founder
Established Robert Hopkins & Son in 1990, expanding from drum conditioning to full-service waste management with ISO certifications.
Questions
What waste types do you handle?
We manage hazardous, non-hazardous, and specialist waste including chemicals, industrial byproducts, and WEEE.
Are you ISO certified?
Yes, we hold ISO 9001 for quality and ISO 14001 for environmental management standards.
Do you offer emergency services?
Our 24/7 emergency response team handles industrial spills and urgent cleaning requirements nationwide.
How do you ensure compliance?
Through in-house chemists, documentation audits, and adherence to EWC codes and environmental legislation.
Can you help with waste classification?
Our laboratory provides MSDS analysis, EWC coding, and sampling to determine optimal disposal routes.
What sustainability initiatives exist?
We achieve 60% paper reduction, 100% plastic recycling, and energy-efficient operations through ISO-certified processes.
