Change Waste Recycling
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About Change Waste Recycling
Change Waste Recycling is an award-winning waste management and recycling business serving clients across the UK. They specialise in dependable, cost-effective solutions with transparent reporting and local expertise. Founded in 2001 as LEEP Recycling and rebranded in 2008, they have grown from their Edinburgh base to serve over 2000 businesses nationwide.
Their excellence has been recognised through numerous awards, including the 2017 Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce Award, Scotland's Gold Winner for Environmental Best Practice in the Green Apple Awards, and the Scottish Excellence in Resource Management Award. They were also finalists in the VIBES awards and Scottish Green Awards across multiple categories.
Based in Scotland with services available nationwide, their team of over 55 employees across 3 locations delivers award-winning recycling and waste management solutions while maintaining their mission to provide stress-free waste management that drives positive environmental change.
Vision and Mission
Change Waste Recycling's vision is to be the preferred partner in the UK for innovative recycling and waste management solutions. Their mission focuses on taking the pressure off clients by ensuring stress-free waste management that drives positive environmental change. This approach has positioned them as a leading force serving over 2000 businesses nationwide.
Core Values
Change Waste Recycling operates on seven fundamental values. They are Dedicated to removing stress for clients, Innovative in developing solutions, and committed to Sustainability through positive environmental change. They pride themselves on being Reliable with consistent service delivery, United through team collaboration across 55+ employees, and Passionate about continuous improvement and environmental stewardship.
Partnership and Trust
The company has established itself as a Trusted partner through consistent demonstration of their core values. Their comprehensive approach combines award-winning performance with transparent reporting and tailored solutions. This ensures clients receive not just a service provider, but a genuine partner committed to their success and environmental responsibility.
Why Join Change Waste Recycling
Change Waste Recycling stands out as an employer that truly values its people, creating a unique workplace where teams work hard while genuinely enjoying themselves. As an accredited living wage employer, they offer exceptional benefits including 35 days holiday (including Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year's Day), 8% company pension contributions, bike to work schemes, and workplace incentives that demonstrate their commitment to employee wellbeing. What makes them different is their focus on building a close-knit team culture through quarterly events like bowling, BBQs, pizza nights, and bacon roll Fridays, creating an environment where professional growth meets personal satisfaction.
With conveniently located offices including recently refurbished headquarters just 10 minutes from Balfour Road tram stop with free parking, and a Glasgow office on Bothwell Street, they provide accessibility alongside their award-winning reputation in the growing environmental sector. For professionals seeking a career with purpose, competitive benefits, genuine work-life balance, and the opportunity to drive positive environmental change while being part of a passionate, united team of 55+ employees, Change Waste Recycling offers a compelling opportunity to join Scotland's leading waste management innovators.
The Future of Change Waste Recycling
As a small company with big plans, Change Waste Recycling punches above its weight in the industry. They are a Royal Warrant Holder, providing recycling and waste management services to the Royal Household at Holyrood Palace, alongside many other well-known businesses across Edinburgh, Glasgow and the UK. This prestigious recognition demonstrates their exceptional service standards and reliability at the highest levels.
The company aims to double the size of their business over the next 3 years and is well on track to achieve this ambitious goal, having seen consistent growth since 2023. This expansion represents exciting opportunities for career development and progression within a dynamic, award-winning organisation that combines royal recognition with innovative environmental solutions and strong growth prospects.

