Insurance for the Waste & Recycling Industry

As one of the UK's leading insurance broker for waste management companies, we provide comprehensive cover for all aspects of your operation - from fleet and liability to plant machinery and environmental risks. Support from our expert in house claims team to keep your operation moving with minimal downtime.

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Waste Sector Expertise

Policies built specifically for collection, transfer, sorting, treatment and disposal operations.

Fleet Flexibility

All‑driver, young‑driver and telematics options for your vehicle fleet.

Environmental Protection

Sudden & gradual pollution coverage, clean‑up costs and third‑party claims.

Dedicated Claims Support

FNOL support and active claims management from our expert in house claims team to minimise downtime and costs.

Sectors we can insure

From local skip hire companies to major recycling facilities, we cover all UK waste management operations with bespoke insurance solutions.

Collection
Waste Collection Insurance Services

Waste carriers & collection

Domestic and commercial collection, tipping and transfer.

Skip Hire
Skip Hire Insurance Coverage

Skip & container hire

Delivery, exchange and waste handling at customer sites.

Recycling
Recycling Centre and MRF Insurance

Recycling centres / MRF

Sorting, treatment and storage, including fire risk controls.

Scrap Metal
Scrap Metal Recycling Insurance

Scrap & metal recycling

End‑of‑life vehicles, metal processing and exports.

Hazardous
Hazardous and Clinical Waste Insurance

Hazardous & clinical waste

Licensed transport and treatment of specialist waste.

Transfer
Transfer Station Insurance

Transfer stations

Bulk handling, compaction and routing to treatment or disposal.

Energy
Energy from Waste and AD Insurance

Energy‑from‑waste & AD

Thermal treatment, anaerobic digestion and related processes.

Brokers
Waste Insurance Brokers and Schemes

Brokers & schemes

Wholesale placement and scheme solutions for waste risks.

Why choose wasteinsure?

The UK's number one choice for waste management insurance - trusted by companies from London to Aberdeen and across the south coast

Fast Quotes

Same‑day indications on most cases with full market access and competitive rates.

Tailored Programmes

Blend liability, fleet, property and environmental covers into bespoke solutions.

Risk & Compliance

Expert guidance on permits, fire prevention plans and operational improvements. In house Risk Manager.

Dedicated Claims

FNOL support and active claims management from our expert in house claims team to minimise downtime and costs.

Frequently asked questions

Get quick answers to common questions about waste industry insurance

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We insure all types of waste management operations including skip hire, waste collection, recycling centres (MRF), transfer stations, scrap metal dealers, hazardous waste handlers, energy-from-waste facilities, and anaerobic digestion plants. We also work with insurance brokers on wholesale placements.

Most quotes are provided within 24 hours. For straightforward cases, we can often provide an indication on the same day. Complex or large-scale operations may require additional time for proper risk assessment and market placement.

Yes, environmental impairment liability is a core part of our offering. We provide cover for both sudden and gradual pollution events, clean-up costs, third-party claims, and regulatory defence costs. This is essential for waste operations.

Fire risk is a major concern for recycling and waste facilities. We work with insurers who understand these risks and can provide appropriate cover. We also help clients implement fire prevention plans and risk management strategies to secure better terms.

Yes, we offer flexible fleet solutions including all-driver policies, young-driver options, and telematics-based insurance. We understand that waste collection businesses need practical solutions that work for their operations.
Claims support

Here when you need to claim

wasteinsure and Risk Pilot work together to manage your claims efficiently, minimise downtime and keep your operation moving. In House Claims Team.

Risk Pilot

Specialist claims partner for waste and recycling risks.

How the claims process works

1

Contact us or submit details

Reach out to us directly or submit your claim details via the Risk Pilot portal.

2

Risk Pilot manages the claim

Risk Pilot logs the claim and liaises with insurers and third parties on your behalf.

3

We keep you informed

We stay in touch with you throughout, helping to progress and resolve the claim efficiently.

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