Business Details
18 Years
experience
Trusted Recycling & Waste Management in Telford
Established in 2008, Environmental Waste Management Services (EWMS) has become a leading metal recycling company in the West Midlands, Shropshire, and Wales. Our innovative approach centres on a dynamic scrap metal weighing system that provides unparalleled transparency, allowing clients to verify weights on-site before collection. With over 20 years of combined experience, founders Steve Lewis and Martin Serrell prioritise honesty, transparency, and compliance with environmental regulations. We specialise in secure destruction services for high-profile clients, including law enforcement agencies, while offering ISO 14001 compliance support. Our Telford facility utilises advanced machinery to process 3,000 tonnes of ferrous and non-ferrous metals annually, alongside recycling non-metal materials like glass and plastics.We provide time-stamped receipts for legal compliance and optimise collection schedules through intelligent monitoring systems. Our commitment to ethical practices extends to waste policy auditing and traceability guarantees for destroyed materials. Regular investments in equipment, exceeding 150,000 in recent years, ensure maximum value recovery for clients. We serve diverse industries including energy, agriculture, and waste management, maintaining 24/7 security at our premises. Our EU and Trading Standards-approved methodologies reflect our dedication to advancing sustainable scrap management practices.
Services
Dynamic scrap metal weighing
Legal compliance support
Secure destruction
Recycling services
Details
- Year established: 2008
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of combined experience in metal recycling and environmental compliance
- Our dynamic weighing system provides on-site verification for transparent transactions
- We provide secure destruction services for law enforcement and high-profile clients
- Our processes meet ISO 14001 standards and Trading Standards requirements
- We optimise collection schedules using intelligent monitoring systems to maximise efficiency
Associations and certifications
- ISO 14001
Services
Dynamic scrap metal weighing
Our revolutionary weighing system provides transparent transactions by measuring scrap metal at client premises before collection. This EU-approved technology prevents fraud through immediate time-stamped receipts. The system also optimises collection schedules through intelligent monitoring, reducing unnecessary pickups while ensuring accurate valuation.
Legal compliance support
We help businesses meet environmental law obligations through comprehensive waste policy audits and ISO 14001 compliance support. Our services include providing necessary documentation, duty of care guidance, and transparent audit trails for regulatory requirements. This ensures clients maintain proper compliance records.
Secure destruction
Specialist destruction services for sensitive materials including weapons, knives, and industrial equipment. Our Telford facility offers full traceability, destruction warranties, and guaranteed schedules. With 24/7 security monitoring, we provide certified destruction for law enforcement agencies and private sector clients requiring confidential material disposal.
Recycling services
Comprehensive recycling of ferrous and non-ferrous metals plus non-metal materials like glass and plastics. Our facility processes 3,000+ tonnes annually using advanced equipment including shredders and cable strippers. We specialise in radiator and chiller recycling while offering material segregation services to maximise client returns.
People
Steve Lewis
Co-Founder
With over a decade of experience in metal recycling, Steve co-founded EWMS in 2008. He oversees operations and client relations, leveraging industry expertise to maintain compliance standards and implement innovative recycling solutions for commercial clients across multiple sectors.
Martin Serrell
Co-Founder
Martin brings extensive metal processing experience to EWMS. As co-founder, he manages technical operations and equipment investments. His focus on secure destruction protocols and environmental compliance has helped establish the company's reputation for trustworthy, transparent services since 2008.
Questions
What makes your scrap metal weighing system different?
Our system weighs materials on-site before collection, providing immediate verification and time-stamped receipts to prevent fraud and ensure transparent transactions.
How do you help businesses with environmental compliance?
We offer waste policy audits, ISO 14001 support, and provide necessary documentation to help businesses meet their legal obligations under environmental regulations.
What security measures exist for destroyed materials?
We provide full traceability, destruction warranties, and operate under 24/7 security monitoring to guarantee proper handling of sensitive materials.
What materials can you recycle?
We process 3,000+ tonnes annually of ferrous/non-ferrous metals, plus glass, plastics, and radiators using specialist equipment at our Telford facility.
