Ward Recycling

15/05/2026

💡Did you know?💡

By donating your unwanted, clean and good quality clothing items for reuse, you’re giving people in the UK and overseas the opportunity to buy items they otherwise may not be able to afford.

You’re also…

👕 Giving clothing a new lease of life
♻️ Supporting the Circular Economy
🛑 Preventing textiles going to landfill sites
📉 Helping reduce greenhouse gases
💷 Raising money for local charities
⚡️Conserving energy

To find out where your nearest WARDRobe textile bank is to donate, use our handy map: https://www.ward.com/wardrobe-map/.

If you would like to request a textile bank for your business premises, visit WARDRobe at https://www.ward.com/wardrobe-get-in-touch/.

30/04/2026

🙌 Some more achievements this week from 🙌

Huge congrats to Siwan Ward for passing her HGV driving test with Colson Driver Training. Great work 🚛.

We're always looking for good drivers to help support our nationwide metal recycling and waste management operations.

If you, or someone you know, could be interested in becoming a driver for an ambitious, independent family business, visit our careers page for latest vacancies: https://lnkd.in/d6MQNZj or email [email protected] and tell us what positive contribution you could make to the team.

27/04/2026

This weekend, our Operations Director Donald Ward completed the London Marathon and we couldn't be more proud of him 🙌.

With new trainers, very painful feet and a less than optimal pre-training schedule, Donald managed to enjoy the day. Powered by heavy house tunes, he completed the race in an impressive 4 hours 50 mins ⏱️

Raising funds for his much missed Dad, Michael Ward, and everyone affected by Motor Neurone Disease (MND), Donald had an ambitious target of £20,000 for the MND Association. He's thrilled to share that he has smashed this, thanks to the kindness and generosity of family, friends, customers, suppliers and everyone who has donated so far - either through his page or personally 🙏

There's a couple of other events taking place that will top up the total too and if you would like support the cause, there's still time here: https://2026tcslondonmarathon.enthuse.com/pf/donald-ward

Every pound donated will:
🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 Help families receive the support they need
💷 Fund specialist care and mobility equipment
🛟 Drive life-saving MND research forward

💚 Thank you so, so much everyone and well done Donald 🏅

20/04/2026

We love receiving positive feedback from our regular waste customers 💚

“We’re still really happy with the service Ward gives us. Communication’s always spot on, and any questions we have get sorted quickly.”
Laura Winson, Railway Electrical Services Ltd

If you are looking for a reliable and trusted waste management partner to support you with all waste streams, get in touch with our friendly team on 0345 337 0000, [email protected] or visit: https://www.ward.com/compaction/.

17/04/2026

In just over a week, Ward Recycling's Operations Director Donald Ward is running the the London Marathon for his much missed Dad, Michael Ward, and everyone affected by Motor Neurone Disease (MND) and aiming to raise £20,000 for the MND Association.

Here’s a message from Donald:
“This year, I’m proud (and a bit terrified!) to be running the 2026 TCS London Marathon in support of the Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association - a cause that means everything to me right now.

My amazing Dad lived with motor neurone disease, a brutal condition that slowly takes away movement, speech, and independence - but not dignity, love, or spirit. Watching how he faced this disease with courage and humour, even on the toughest days, has changed how I see everything. I want to turn that experience into action, and this is my way of doing it."

Every pound donated will:
🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 Help families receive the support they need
💷 Fund specialist care and mobility equipment
🛟 Drive life-saving MND research forward

Every donation, however big or small, makes a real impact.

If you’ve read this far - thank you. If you are able to donate - thank you even more. And if you can’t donate but can share the page, cheer Donald on, or just send good thoughts, that means the world too 🙏.

https://2026tcslondonmarathon.enthuse.com/pf/donald-ward

Let’s do something powerful together.
💚 Thank you 💚

I'm running the London Marathon for my Dad - and for everyone affected by MND This year, I’m proud (and a bit terrified!) to be running the 2026 TCS London Marathon in support of the Motor Neurone Dis

13/04/2026

Looking for a local, one-stop solution for your business waste and recycling needs?

With different container sizes and flexible collections, we can help maximise space and reduce waste management costs.

Talk to our team on 0345 337 0000 or email [email protected] to get great deals on your waste collections today.

13/03/2026

It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Michael Ward.

Michael represented the third generation of the Ward family to lead the company and dedicated more than five decades of his life to the Ward business and the industry it serves.

Beginning his career in his early twenties, he worked alongside his brother David to grow and shape the business into the company we know today. Through their leadership, commitment and vision, they helped transform Ward into a modern, multi-site business while maintaining the strong family values that have always been at its heart.

Throughout his time with Ward, Michael played a significant role in shaping the culture, standards and ways of working that continue to guide the company today. His belief in hard work, loyalty and investing in people helped create a business that supports hundreds of employees and the communities in which it operates.

Michael’s contribution to the industry extended far beyond the company itself. After more than 50 years in the sector, he was honoured by the British Metal Recycling Association with a prestigious service award, recognising his long-standing dedication and the impact he had across the industry.

One of Michael’s proudest moments was representing Ward when the company received the Queen’s Award for Enterprise for International Trade, one of the UK’s most prestigious business honours. Accepting the award at Buckingham Palace was a milestone not only for Michael but for the entire Ward team.

Beyond the business, Michael was deeply respected by colleagues, customers, and friends alike. Family was always central to everything he did, and he took great pride in seeing the next generation become involved in the business and continue the legacy that began many decades ago.

Michael’s influence on Ward, the people who work here, and the industry more broadly will not be forgotten. His legacy lives on through the company he helped build and the generations that will continue to carry it forward.

His son Donald Ward will be running the London Marathon in April in honour of Michael, motivated to raise funds for the MND Association and to help find a cure for this cruel disease that has a devastating impact on families. Anyone wanting to show support is encouraged to visit:
https://2026tcslondonmarathon.enthuse.com/pf/donald-ward.

Thank you 💚

04/03/2026

We're excited to extend a warm welcome to Denise Banks as Head of Sales (Waste) to drive commercial growth across our Industrial and Commercial (I&C) waste services operations.

With more than 35 years experience in the waste industry Denise has a wealth of expertise gathered from commercial roles within successful SME regional waste firms, as well as multi-national waste providers and we're thrilled to have her on .

Read more about it here: https://www.ward.com/recycling-specialist-appoints-new-sales-head/

27/02/2026

As a fourth generation independent family business, Ward is a tight knit team and family means everything.

That’s why, Donald Ward is running the London Marathon for his Dad, Michael Ward, and everyone affected by Motor Neurone Disease (MND) and aiming to raise £20,000 for the MND Association.

Here’s a message from Donald:

“This year, I’m proud (and a bit terrified!) to be running the 2026 TCS London Marathon in support of the Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association - a cause that means everything to me right now.

My amazing Dad is living with motor neurone disease, a brutal condition that slowly takes away movement, speech, and independence - but not dignity, love, or spirit. Watching him face this disease with courage and humour, even on the toughest days, has changed how I see everything.

I want to turn that experience into action, and this is my way of doing it.

Every pound donated will:
🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 Help families receive the support they need
💷 Fund specialist care and mobility equipment
🛟 Drive life-saving MND research forward

Your donation, however big or small, makes a real impact. And for me personally, it’s a huge show of support for my family and this journey.”

If you’ve read this far - thank you. If you are able to donate - thank you even more. And if you can’t donate but can share the page, cheer Donald on, or just send good thoughts, that means the world too 🙏.

https://2026tcslondonmarathon.enthuse.com/pf/donald-ward

Let’s do something powerful together.

💚 Thank you 💚

I'm running the London Marathon for my Dad - and for everyone affected by MND This year, I’m proud (and a bit terrified!) to be running the 2026 TCS London Marathon in support of the Motor Neurone Dis

11/02/2026

Are you looking for an exciting new challenge in an ambitious, independent, 4th generation family business, specialising in metal recycling and waste management?

We currently have a range of roles available and some great opportunities to join .

Check out all our latest vacancies at https://www.ward.com/vacancies/.

03/02/2026

Our latest copy of just landed 📰 and who’s inside but our very own Toby Potter 🤗?!

Check out the January/February 2026 edition of Recycling International online: https://lnkd.in/eN92WyZT and turn to page 46 to read more about Toby’s career in scrap metal trading and what he loves about the industry.

Thanks to Martijn Reintjes and the team for the opportunity.