About Us
 UK Waste Management policies are determined by the EU and UK government legislation and is becoming more complex. Each year the UK industry is under growing pressure to achieve higher standards of Waste Management compliance, environmental awareness and contribute to the UK’s Recycling Targets.
Greenstar is setting a new standard in the Waste Management Industry, not only offering cost effective solutions and legal compliance, but a one-stop-service to manage the range of waste-streams across key sectors of UK business and community. Greenstar offers a range of options to suit your business from complete waste management solutions, through to accredited dry recycling, reprocessing and exporting facilities. Combine this with an approved compliance scheme and you are safe in the knowledge that all your waste needs will be met.
What makes Greenstar different?
At Greenstar we work with our customers providing extensive industry experience and best practice environmental expertise to develop fully integrated waste management systems. Our specialist sales consultants carry out on-site audits to identify your organisations needs and develop a programme to deliver compliance, efficiencies, and most importantly peace of mind!
Greenstar UK Company History
Greenstar UK Company History
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2001 |
- Materials Recovery Ltd was formed in November 2001
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2002 |
- Offered compliance scheme services to customers in December 2002
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2003 |
- Reached an annualised turnover of £1m in January 2003
- Became part of NTR plc in January 2003
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2004 |
- Due to an increase in demand Materials Recovery Ltd moved recycling facilities from Manchester to Bolton in February 2004
- Reached a turnover of £10m in December 2004
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2005 |
- There were 80 employees working for Materials Recovery Ltd in November 2005
- Reached a turnover of £20m in December 2005
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2006 |
- Materials Recovery Ltd becomes Greenstar
- Greenstar acquires R U Recycling & Wastelink Services
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2007 |
- Greenstar’s Recycle 1st launches WEEE Compliance Scheme
- Greenstar acquires 75% of Waste Exchange Services Ltd
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