NWR are proud to give something back to the communities in which we operate. We host site liaison groups and educational visits, provide community updates, fund biodiversity schemes throughout Cumbria, and actively encourage employees to volunteer.
In 2019 we launched our £1 donation per skip hire campaign which generates over £60,000 per year for local good causes.
Meet the 130 Local People Powering North West Recycling.
Meet the people behind the scenes. Our “Meet the Experts” series shines a light on the specialists across our business — from site operations to customer service — sharing what they do and why they’re proud to do it.
We’re always happy to welcome students and young people looking to gain hands-on experience in the waste and recycling industry. It’s a great way to see what a career at NWR could look like, on a real working site.
Our Team
We invest in the next generation through structured apprenticeship opportunities, giving people the chance to earn while they learn and build a genuine career in recycling and waste management.
Careers
Whether you’re just starting out or bringing years of experience, NWR offers a range of roles across our sites, fleet and support teams. Join a local, family-owned business that’s been part of Cumbria for over 30 years.
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We teamed up with Story Contracting and Heidelberg Materials to provide grab wagon services and remove excavated material free of charge, supporting pathway improvement works around the hospice.
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We provided skip support as the school develops a new tree nursery and conservation area, backed by Cumbria Wildlife Trust and The Tree Council.
We supported recycling across the showground, helping thousands of visitors do their bit for a greener, cleaner Cumbria.
Great things happen when local organisations work together. We’re proud to partner with businesses, clubs and causes across Cumbria that share our commitment to community and sustainability — here’s who we’re working alongside.
We’re proud to be Carlisle United’s official sustainability partner for the 2026/7 season, working with the club to reduce waste and promote responsible recycling both on and off the pitch. It’s a partnership that brings our values to a home crowd we’re proud to be part of.
As a partner of Cumbria Tourism, we support the wider effort to protect and promote our region — helping ensure the county stays as beautiful for visitors as it is for the people who call it home.
We’re proud sponsors of Carlisle Reivers FC, supporting grassroots football right here in Carlisle. It’s a sponsorship close to home, too — one of our own drivers coaches the team, so we get to see the difference it makes first-hand.
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Celebrating 30 years of North West Recycling 30 Years of Building From What You Left Behind This year marks a proud milestone for North West Recycling as we celebrate 30 years of service to Cumbria — and we think that strapline says it all. Because that is exactly what we do: we build something valuable […]
And How We Can Help Prevent Tragedies Refuse not refuge! As temperatures drop and winter approaches, many people experiencing homelessness face increasingly harsh and dangerous conditions. In desperate attempts to stay warm, some rough sleepers seek shelter inside refuse containers such as bins and skips. While it may feel like temporary protection from the cold, […]
We’re proud to announce that North West Recycling (NWR) is now an official Club Partner and Waste Management Partner of Carlisle United Football Club for the upcoming season. Founded in 1995 as Brampton Skip Hire, we’ve grown over the past 30 years into the region’s largest privately owned waste management provider, serving Cumbria, South West […]
What are aggregate materials used for and what are their main benefits? Construction aggregates are often referred to as simply “aggregates,”. They are a group of materials that are used in construction to form the foundation of roads, buildings, and other structures. Indeed, there are several benefits to using construction aggregate materials in construction projects: […]
A simple guide to gasification and its benefits Gasification is a process that converts solid or liquid fuels into a gaseous fuel called “syngas”. This is done by oxidizing the fuel, creating a mixture of carbon monoxide, hydrogen and other volatile gases. The syngas produced can then be burned as a fuel in a gas […]
Hiring a skip is an excellent and convenient way of getting rid of waste in your home. During home and garden clean or clear outs, you will realize that you have different types of waste to dispose of. Before you embark on disposing of any waste, it is important that you understand what type of […]
At North West Recycling, supporting our community means supporting the people in it — and that’s exactly what our sponsorship of Carlisle Reivers FC is all about. A Sponsorship Close to Home Grassroots football relies on the time, energy and commitment of volunteers, coaches and local businesses who believe in what a club can do […]
North West Recycling (NWR) is proud to confirm its official sustainability partnership with Carlisle United Football Club for the 2026/27 season. As the club’s waste management provider, NWR already plays an active role at Brunton Park – collecting and processing the ground’s food waste, glass, mixed recycling, and general waste at NWR facilities right here […]
When three local businesses come together for a good cause, the results speak for themselves. North West Recycling recently joined forces with Story Contracting and Heidelberg Materials to support a community improvement project at Eden Valley Hospice — helping create a new surfaced pathway that will make a real difference to patients, families and staff. […]
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) is a diverse and intricate category of recyclable waste that poses unique challenges in the recycling process. This category of waste consists of various electronic devices, making it a challenging waste type to handle. Our primary goal is to achieve the best possible outcome for the waste we receive, […]
When it comes to waste and recycling, North West Recycling is the leading waste management provider across Cumbria and beyond. And for good reason too. Here are 10 reasons why you should choose us as your provider: 1. North West Recycling provides a reliable service with a reputation for quality and dependability. 2. We recover […]
Ever wondered whether you actually know the best way to recycle plastics? Here are some tips specifically for recycling rigid plastics in the UK: Recycle Plastics Remember that recycling is just one part of the solution to reducing plastic waste. Reducing your use of single-use plastics and choosing products with minimal packaging can also have […]
The truth is there is no right or wrong answer on how best to recycle paper, however we’ve written an easy guide blog post to help demystify the process. Here are some general tips for recycling paper: Recycle Paper By recycling paper properly, you can help conserve resources, reduce waste, and contribute to a more […]
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