Exhibiting at International Food & Drink Event (IFE) 2025

Keenan Recycling is one of the United Kingdom’s leading food waste management companies, specializing in sustainable solutions for commercial organic waste. Headquartered in Glasgow, Scotland, Keenan Recycling has evolved from a garden composting business into a national powerhouse in the food waste recycling sector, providing services across England, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.

Company History

Founded in 2001 by Grant Keenan, Keenan Recycling began as a garden waste composting company in Aberdeenshire. With a focus on sustainability and environmental responsibility, the company pivoted towards food waste collection in 2009 and rapidly expanded operations across Scotland and later the rest of the UK. Today, it operates one of the largest food waste recycling fleets in the country, servicing over 30,000 customers.

Core Business

Keenan Recycling’s core business is the collection, processing, and conversion of commercial food waste into renewable energy and soil-improving composts. Their vertically integrated model encompasses:

• Waste collection via custom-fleet vehicles
• On-site bin washing services
• Organics processing and composting
• Anaerobic digestion and biofuel generation

The company works with food manufacturers, restaurants, hospitality groups, local councils, and major corporations to ensure environmentally safe waste disposal that complies with legal regulations and sustainability goals.

Products and Services

Food Waste Collection

• Commercial Waste Collection: Nationwide coverage with daily/weekly pickup schedules
• Bin Rinsing Service: Hygiene-focused service that washes and returns sanitized bins post-collection

Organics Recycling

• Composting: Processing food waste into high-grade compost for horticulture and agriculture
• Local Authority Services: Partnering with councils to manage green waste and household food waste

Renewable Energy Generation

• Biofuel: Conversion of waste into biogas through anaerobic digestion, supporting the UK’s circular economy and reducing landfill emissions

Unique Selling Proposition (USP)

Keenan Recycling offers a unique combination of full-spectrum waste collection and recycling with a strong commitment to carbon footprint reduction. Their closed-loop process ensures that food waste is turned into renewable resources with zero landfill dependency. Their ISO-certified facilities and state-of-the-art vehicle tracking allow clients to monitor carbon savings and legal compliance in real time.

Financial Insights

• Keenan Recycling’s turnover for the fiscal year 2023 surpassed £18 million, marking a steady increase from £13.5 million in 2021.
• The company has invested over £4.5 million in fleet expansion between 2022 and 2024 to support growth into the English market.
• In 2023, the business processed over 100,000 tonnes of food waste, diverting it from landfills and reducing over 80,000 tonnes of CO₂ emissions.

Export and Shipment Activity

While primarily focused on UK operations, Keenan Recycling contributes to international sustainability benchmarks through biofuel supply chains and compost distribution. They are exploring export opportunities in renewable waste technology and partnering with anaerobic digestion plants outside the UK.

Target Market

• Food manufacturers
• Retail and hospitality chains
• Educational institutions
• Healthcare and care home facilities
• Public sector and local governments

Their scalable solutions serve both SMEs and large enterprises, with tailored collection and compliance solutions.

Capabilities and Infrastructure

• A fleet of over 100 GPS-enabled trucks
• Waste processing facilities in Aberdeenshire, Glasgow, and Manchester
• In-house composting and anaerobic digestion partnerships
• Dedicated customer service and compliance reporting portals
• Advanced routing software to optimize logistics and reduce emissions

Certifications and Compliance

• ISO 9001:2015 – Quality Management
• ISO 14001:2015 – Environmental Management
• ISO 45001:2018 – Occupational Health & Safety
• PAS 100 – Specification for composted materials
• Registered with the Environment Agency and compliant with UK and EU waste handling legislation

Customer Testimonials

“Keenan Recycling has transformed our waste process. Their reporting tools give us exact CO₂ savings, which helps with our ESG reporting.”
– ESG Manager, UK Hotel Chain

“Their bin-cleaning service is a game-changer. It helps maintain hygiene without extra operational costs.”
– Facilities Manager, NHS Scotland

Achievements

• Winner of the 2023 National Recycling Awards – Food Waste Initiative of the Year
• Expanded into the North of England in 2022, covering over 90% of UK postcodes
• Processed the equivalent of 250 million meals worth of food waste in 2023
• Featured by BBC, The Herald, and Scottish Business News for innovation in waste recycling

Keenan Recycling continues to lead by example in the green economy by combining responsible waste management with scalable, data-driven service delivery. Their expansion and innovation reinforce their mission to make zero food waste to landfill a reality for the UK.