- Veolia will cover the full waste value chain for over 73,000 households for two years
- A strong demonstration of Veolia’s operational excellence ensuring seamless continuity for residents and businesses
- A contract fully aligned with the GreenUp strategy, enhancing positive environmental impact through improved recycling performance
Veolia has been awarded a two year contract to provide recycling and waste management services on behalf of Isle of Wight Council. The contract began on 1 April 2026 and will encompass residual waste treatment, management of other material streams including dry recycling, household waste and recycling collections and management of household waste recycling centres on the Island.
The integrated waste management contract will provide household collection services to over 73,000 residential properties as well as the operation of two Household Waste and Recycling Centres. Veolia’s experienced teams will also operate and maintain the Council’s waste infrastructure, including the Energy Recovery Facility and Materials Recovery Facility. The partnership reflects Veolia's GreenUp strategy, reinforcing its commitment to delivering sustainable, high-quality environmental services across the UK.
Following the early exit of a previous contractor, Veolia and the Isle of Wight Council have been working collaboratively over the past few months to ensure essential services continue with as little disruption as possible for residents and businesses on the island.
Ben Slater, Veolia Regional Director, Treatment South said: “We are delighted to announce our partnership with the Isle of Wight Council and are ready to deliver essential, sustainable and high quality services to residents and businesses across the Island. At Veolia, we have extensive experience and expertise in recycling and waste services and look forward to sharing our knowledge and innovation with the Council to help recycle as much as possible and continue their services without disruption.”
Natasha Dix, Isle of Wight Council, Service Director for Waste, Environment, and Planning, said: “The Isle of Wight Council’s priority is, and always will be, providing a reliable, efficient and environmentally responsible waste service for our community. Our residents are already some of the most committed recyclers in the country, and this switch marks the next step in supporting the Island’s passion for protecting our beautiful environment.
“We’re pleased to be working with Veolia, who share our commitment to high standards and a sustainable future for our Island. Together, we will continue to build on the strengths of our community and deliver the service our residents deserve.
“For now, nothing changes for households - please put your bins out as normal. Collection days and routines stay exactly the same, and no action is needed from residents at this time.”
With 18 integrated waste management contracts with local authorities across the UK, Veolia has decades of experience in providing high quality municipal recycling and waste services, including managing the nearby Hampshire integrated waste management contract.
