Recycling and Sustainability for Pressure Washer Services
Our commitment to eco-friendly waste disposal and a sustainable rubbish gardening area is central to every job we undertake. Using a modern pressure washer or power washer need not create excess waste; by planning for recycling, water recovery and responsible material handling we reduce landfill and support circular reuse. We have set a clear recycling percentage target of 70% by 2028 for all materials diverted from landfill, including plastics, metals, and green waste.Eco-friendly Waste Disposal Area Principles
In our designated waste disposal area we separate incoming waste streams at source. Following the local boroughs' approach to waste separation—glass, paper/card, mixed plastics, organics and residual—lets our teams in the field using a jet washer or high-pressure cleaner immediately sort and route items for appropriate processing. We emphasise minimal contamination so that recyclable containers from detergents and spare parts can be processed at scale.
We operate a controlled eco-friendly waste disposal site where used filter media, metal fittings from nozzles and scrapers, and plastic reservoirs are sorted. This area supports a designated sustainable rubbish gardening area where green waste, trimmings and biodegradable residues from cleaning of outdoor spaces are composted or mulched. Partnerships with local community gardens and allotments help return composted material back into the soil, closing the loop between cleaning services and landscape health.
Recycling Strategy and Partnerships
To reach our diversion goals we collaborate with a network of local transfer stations and community partners. Key strategic actions include:
- Segregation of recyclables on-site and pre-sorting before transfer;
- Direct delivery of metals and hard plastics to local transfer stations for material recovery;
- Donation of reusable items and surplus materials to charities and community projects;
- Transforming horticultural green waste into compost for sustainable gardening areas.
Low-Carbon Fleet and Operational Efficiency
Our fleet transition to low-carbon vans is underway: electric vans for short urban routes, plug-in hybrids for mixed trips, and low-emission logistics planning for longer haul jobs where a high-pressure cleaner or jet washer is required. These low-carbon vans reduce our operational CO2 and enable quieter, cleaner urban work. We also prioritise routing to nearby transfer stations—such as the North Borough Transfer Station and Eastside Materials Recovery Centre—to cut transport miles and emissions.Water stewardship is a core part of our sustainability plan. For pressure cleaning projects we install capture and filtration systems that allow reuse of up to 85% of wash water for subsequent cycles, where permitted. This not only reduces freshwater consumption but keeps contaminated runoff out of the storm network. Recovered solids and sludges are dewatered and sent to authorised recycling streams rather than landfill, aligning with borough-level hazardous and non-hazardous waste separation policies.
Local Transfer Stations and Charity Partnerships — We work closely with municipal transfer facilities and registered charities to ensure materials are handled responsibly. Where items are still serviceable—old metal fittings, durable brushes, or shelving—we partner with non-profit organisations that refurbish and redistribute tools to community projects. Unusable materials are routed to recycling processors that accept mixed construction and landscaping residues, converting them into secondary aggregates or mulches for public landscaping.
Measurement, Targets and Continuous Improvement: Our headline recycling percentage target is 70% diversion by 2028, with interim targets of 55% by 2025. We track metrics monthly: tonnes diverted, water recovered, vehicle emissions reduced, and materials donated. Regular audits at transfer stations and quarterly reviews with charity partners ensure transparency and enable continuous improvement. We report progress within sustainability statements and incorporate audit findings into training for staff operating a power washer or pressure cleaning equipment.
Sustainable Rubbish Gardening Area — The sustainable gardening area is designed to accept garden cuttings, small woody debris, and biodegradable waste from cleaned outdoor spaces. Compost is monitored to industry standards and used in community green spaces and by our landscaping partners. This practice reduces waste hauling and supports biodiversity by returning organic matter to the soil.
Material-specific recycling activities in our service area include metal reclamation from brass and stainless-steel fittings, HDPE recycling for detergent containers, glass return for municipal processing, and organised collection of electronic pump components for safe recovery. These activities reflect a borough-based approach to segregation—cardboard and paper in one stream, plastics in another, and organics separately—maximising the value of each recyclable fraction.
Commitment to sustainable cleaning: Whether operating a high-pressure cleaner on an urban facade or a jet washer on a playground surface, we commit to low-impact methods, reduced chemical use, and verified recycling. By combining low-carbon vans, local transfer station partnerships, charity reuse programmes and an on-site sustainable rubbish gardening area, we ensure our pressure washer and power washer activities improve public spaces while protecting the environment.
