We’ve been in business since 1926 and have the fifth generation of the Brown family in the company. We continue to be ambitious to grow our business, investing in our fleet, our facilities, the latest technology, and our people to provide the best possible total waste management service to our customers.
Over the intervening years we’ve become specialists in total waste management and recycling solutions. Today we provide businesses of every type and size with a reliable, cost-effective and efficient waste management service that is safe, compliant and sustainable.
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Our service
Our focus on customer service excellence runs across the business, from our in-house support team to our dedicated drivers and waste operatives.
By providing the best possible service and expert advice, we’ve built long term trusted relationships and partnerships with our customers. We’re proud to have been working with many businesses for more than 20 years.
Investment
We invest in our facilities, our fleet and our people. In 2024 we updated our fleet with £1.3 million of new additions maintaining our commitment to all our vehicles being Euro 6 compliant. We also continue to upgrade our systems and replace machinery with electric powered versions to help reduce our carbon footprint. And in 2025, we invested over £34,000 in training, equating to over 2,900 hours and covering 100% of our team, bringing new knowledge and skills into the business and providing career development opportunities too.
100+Years in waste management
4,000+Customers
140+Employees
60Trucks in fleet
99%On time service delivery
Source: Brown Recycling Limited 2025.
Our History
From humble beginnings in the bulk coal and clay delivery trade over 100 years ago, to our highly regarded total waste management business of today, we are proud of our family heritage and the consistent values of quality, safety, compliance and service that have continued through all five generations.
You can find out more about our company history in our timeline.
As an independent and family-owned business we’re proud of our heritage and the continuing success of Brown Recycling.
Our success is dependent on that of our customers. We work hard to provide the best possible waste management solution for every customer, delivering a hassle-free service and positive customer experience with every collection.
We continue to be ambitious to grow Brown Recycling, supporting even more businesses across Staffordshire, Cheshire and the Midlands with our first-class waste management and recycling service. For larger companies with sites and branches across the country, we also provide national coverage.
Family owned with fourth and fifth generation co-managing the business
Safety, compliance, service and sustainability central to everything we do
Long standing customer base across all sectors
Continuous investment in the business – fleet, facilities, technology, people
Developing innovative circular economy partnerships with other local businesses for repurposing waste materials
Strong commitment to the community and to our people
Our Community
Our business is firmly bedded in our local community. Every year we support a wide range of community groups, sports teams and charity initiatives with promotion, sponsorship and our time. We have a long-standing relationship with Dougie Mac, the Staffordshire based hospice. Every year we provide vehicles, people and recycling for their annual Christmas Tree Collection, and in 2024 the hospice was also the beneficiary of our Brown Recycling Skip Art Challenge. Rod and Mitch Brown have also participated in their series of sponsored endurance events which have helped raise over £400,000 for the hospice over recent years.
If you would like to be considered as a potential supplier or waste processing partner, please contact us at info@brownrecycling.co.uk with a brief outline of your service, equipment or innovation together with your contact details and we will be in touch. Thank you for your interest in our business.
