Garden Waste Contract

This tender closed on 19 October 2026.

Buyer
East London Waste Authority
Value
£4,544,180
Closed
19 October 2026
Where
London, London
Type
Open tender

In plain English

East London Waste Authority is hiring a contractor to receive, treat and process garden waste collected from households and businesses across the area. The contractor will manage the waste at their own site(s), maximise recycling and beneficial use of products, and handle any waste that doesn't meet standards.

What the buyer wants

• Receive and treat garden waste delivered in bulk by haulage vehicles • Provide treatment capacity and facilities to process the waste • Manage non-conforming waste and residues properly • Maximise recycling and beneficial reuse of products • Report on environmental compliance and monitoring

Requirements

What could rule a small business out: This contract is almost certainly too large for most small businesses: it is a £4.5 million annual waste treatment operation requiring industrial-scale infrastructure, environmental permits, and the ability to handle bulk deliveries across a whole local authority area. Most sole traders and small firms will lack the capital, facilities and regulatory standing needed.

Always check the tender documents.

Similar open waste management contracts

Check whether your business could win this, free

Get a plain-English bid plan for this tender with the bid coach

More waste management contracts in London