Waste and recycling businesses operate in a complex, highly regulated environment. From fleet and plant to environmental and site risks, having appropriate insurance is critical. Gallagher provides solutions to protect your people, operations and assets — helping you manage risk and focus on running your business.
Working with waste and recycling clients across the UK
We work with organisations across the sector — from independent operators to large, multi-site businesses — delivering insurance programmes aligned to real operational risks. Our teams understand challenges such as regulatory compliance, environmental liability and operational risk, combining sector knowledge with access to specialist insurers. We go beyond arranging cover, helping you identify, manage and reduce risk.
Waste and recycling insurance designed around your operations
Every operation is different — from skip hire and collection to processing, treatment and disposal. We offer insurance programmes that bring together a combination of covers to support your business and help manage both day-to-day risks and major incidents.
Our core areas of cover
- Motor fleet and commercial vehicles — protection for vans, HGVs and specialist vehicles
- Public and employers' liability — cover for injury or damage to third parties and employees
- Plant and machinery insurance — cover for owned and hired equipment against damage or theft
- Property and business interruption — protection for premises, stock and income
- Environmental liability — cover for pollution incidents and clean-up costs
Supporting your full operation
- Skip hire and container services
- Waste collection and transport
- Recycling facilities and materials recovery
- Scrap metal and specialist recycling
- Hazardous and clinical waste
- Transfer stations and waste processing sites