Company News

This year’s RWM – Recycling & Waste Management Expo – takes place next week at the NEC in Birmingham on 11th and 12th September. Willshee’s directors Dean Willshee and Malcolm Lawson will be there on Wednesday, 11th – so do get in touch if you are planning to attend. RWM is the UK’s leading trade…

The London Stock Exchange has named Willshee’s Waste & Recycling in its Top 1000 Companies to Inspire Britain – for the second year running. The report is a celebration of the UK’s fastest-growing and most dynamic small and medium sized businesses (SMEs), with companies representing over 40 sectors and spanning every country and region across…

We are proud to announce our truck driver Paul Eames has just completed 20 years’ service, whilst celebrating his 65th birthday! When Paul joined Willshee’s in 1999 it was a much smaller business. He says: “When I started, I did some driving, but I also sorted waste and helped in the depot. In fact, occasionally,…

Planning permission has been granted for the expansion of Willshee’s Swadlincote depot, creating 25 new jobs and giving us the capability to recycle a further 120,000 tonnes a year. The company will be investing around £10 million into this new facility with market leading equipment and operational standards. Council officials are predicting that up to…

If you need any advice about hazardous waste legislation, the facts about WEEE or how to deal with difficult wastes, Susan Purnell is your woman! Willshee’s has always taken great pride in providing the highest standards of expertise and Sue’s arrival last year was further evidence of this principle. Sue is Willshee’s Technical Compliance Manager….

This month, Willshee’s is proudly celebrating 35 years in business. The company was started in 1984 by Keith and Maria Willshee with just one lorry and 10 skips. Today, there are nearly 100 employees and over 40 vehicles covering all aspects of refuse collection and waste management. The founders’ son Dean is now managing director,…

A big thumbs-up to Amy Charles, one of our customer service advisors, who has started volunteering with the YMCA in Burton on Trent one night a week. The YMCA provides a vital service to young men and women who have hit on hard times. Did you know in the UK we celebrate Volunteers’ Week from…

Women have always been a key part of the Willshee’s business – which started back in 1984 when Maria Willshee and her husband Keith founded the company. Today, Maria is still a director and there are 14 female employees who hold a wide variety of roles – all of which are key to Willshee’s day-to-day…

Gary Frost joined Willshee’s as Operations Manager in November last year, bringing a wealth of experience and knowledge that is helping the team to gear up for growth as we introduce more services and expand to a third site. Very much a team player, Gary’s priorities are to be at the forefront of the industry:…

Willshee’s operates across the Midlands and with a fleet of 40 vehicles, two depots and over 90 highly skilled employees can now offer businesses a one stop shop for waste and recycling. We are delivering zero waste to landfill for a growing number of major businesses, saving them money in the process and all with…