Cheshire West Recycling Limited

Cheshire West Recycling Limited (CWR) is a council owned company operating under cooperative principles, with a clear social and environmental purpose. Established in October 2019, CWR became operational on 30th March 2020, delivering refuse, recycling, and garden waste collection services on behalf of Cheshire West and Chester Council. In October 2022, CWR expanded by establishing a Fleet Services division, providing vehicle maintenance services for both internal and external clients. In October 2024, Cheshire West & Chester Council’s Cabinet approved the award of a new contract to CWR to continue delivering its waste collection services for a further eight years, with an option for a four-year extension commencing 1st April 2026. During the same Cabinet meeting, approval was also granted for CWR to commence management of the Council’s Household Waste Recycling Centres from 1st April 2026, under an eight-year contract with a potential two-year extension. This additional confidence from the Council in CWR’s operational efficiency and service quality is projected to drive company growth of 20% from April 2026 onwards. As of the approval date of the financial statements CWR employs over 330 staff, primarily borough residents and operates a fleet of more than 80 frontline commercial vehicles and provides waste collection services to every household across the borough at least once per week.