Event details
Get ready for an inspiring and insightful visit to Grundon Waste Management, the UK’s largest family-owned waste and environmental services company. Founded in 1929, this remarkable business has been led by the Grundon family for almost a century, evolving from a small haulage and aggregates business into an industry pioneer. Along the way they have introduced transformative innovations — from bringing the wheelie bin to the UK in the 1980s to building advanced recycling and energy-from-waste facilities that generate clean power from waste streams.
Sustainability is at the heart of everything they do. Grundon has long measured and reduced carbon emissions, operates a CarbonNeutral® certified fleet, and is now integrating AI and cutting-edge technology into its operations to improve quality, productivity and environmental outcomes.
This visit will be a unique opportunity to hear first-hand about their sustainability strategy and journey, see innovation in action, and gain insight into how one of the UK’s most successful family businesses continues to lead, adapt and inspire. Join us for an event that promises to be both enlightening and motivational — perfect for anyone interested in sustainability, innovation, and organisational excellence.
- Welcome & Networking: An opportunity to connect with sustainability professionals and local businesses.
- Presentations & Discussions: Insight into our sustainability initiatives, social value practices, and waste management innovations.
- Facility Tour: A guided tour of our operations, showcasing how we sort and process recyclables and turn non-recyclable waste into energy.
Important Safety Information for the Tour:
- Long sleeves are required (a jacket or cardigan is fine).
- Flat shoes only – the flooring is grated, and heels could get stuck.
- We will provide hi-vis, hard hats, gloves, and safety glasses. If attendees have their own PPE, they are welcome to bring it.
Agenda for Day
9.30am – Arrival with Tea, Coffee & Biscuits
10.00am – Welcome by C2S and introduction to Grundon Waste Management
10.10am – Grundon Overview and Sustainability Strategy by Alex Grant Sustainability Manager with Q & A.
11.00am – Discussion Groups
11.20am – Comfort Break
11.30am – Tour of the site
12.30pm – Event close
About Grundon Waste Management
Waste management experts since 1929
Our services
Our total waste management service includes the collection, treatment, recovery, recycling and disposal of non-hazardous waste streams, in addition to dealing with all aspects of hazardous waste, including contaminated waste, clinical and healthcare waste, and waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). We also offer additional services, including special event waste management and industrial cleaning services.
Our Facilities
We own and operate a range of industry-leading, state-of-the-art treatment facilities, enabling Grundon to offer our customers the most modern, compliant and environmentally friendly methods of recycling and waste disposal.
Innovation - it's in our DNA
Grundon is a company born out of innovation. Our passion and fearless pursuit for improvement, progression and invention is as alive today as it was when we were formed in 1929. We listen to both the needs of our customers and wider society, adding value through innovation.
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Venue details
Grundon Waste Management, Lakeside Education Centre, Lakeside Road, Slough, Berkshire, SL3 0FE
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