Jet Wash Recycling & Sustainability

At Jet Wash we commit to responsible cleaning and waste management across every site and service. Our approach to sustainability is practical and measurable: we focus on reducing waste generation, increasing reuse and recycling, and designing a low-carbon operational model for our jet wash and mobile cleaning teams. This page outlines our recycling and sustainability policy, targets and local partnerships, and explains how our jet wash operations work alongside borough and local authority waste separation schemes to reduce environmental impact.

We set an ambitious recycling percentage target for our internal operations and customer-generated waste: a staged target of 90% recycling or reuse by 2028 for all non-hazardous materials recovered through our service streams. This target covers materials from vehicle clean-ups, wash water treatment residues, packaging and bulky waste collections. Jetwash teams track materials at source and record diversion rates to ensure continuous improvement and accountability across our depots and mobile fleets.

Our local transfer stations and civic amenity points play a central role in achieving these targets. We work with borough transfer facilities, household waste recycling centres and permitted waste carriers to ensure correct sorting into dry mixed recycling, food and garden waste, glass, and residual streams. Many boroughs operate separate food caddies and green waste collections; our processes mirror these local approaches so that material handed in at transfer stations is already compliant with municipal sorting systems and ready for onward recycling.

We support community reuse through established partnerships with charities and social enterprises. Where items recovered during bulky clean-ups are suitable for reuse — from furniture to usable equipment — we collaborate with local charities, community projects and social enterprises that refurbish or redistribute goods. These partnerships reduce landfill, help local people in need, and close the loop on reuse. Our donations are logged and tracked, providing tangible proof of diverted material and social value generated by our jet-wash operations.

Operational sustainability includes water reclamation and responsible chemical use. Our mobile and fixed Jet Wash stations employ closed-loop wash water systems and oil/water separators to capture solids, oils and sediments before discharge or transfer for treatment. We use biodegradable, low-phosphate detergents where permitted and treat concentrated residues through licensed waste streams. Jet-wash procedures are designed to protect drains and local waterways while ensuring that recyclable fractions — such as recovered oils and metal debris — are sent to appropriate processors.

We maintain active agreements with local transfer stations and licensed processors for all key waste streams, including hazardous residues when they arise. Key recycling activities relevant to our service area include:

• Dry mixed recycling (paper, cardboard, mixed plastics)
• Glass and metal separation
• Food and garden waste composting streams
• Bulky waste reuse and charity redistribution
• Oil recycling and safe disposal of contaminated filters
• Inert and construction-related materials from site clean-ups

Creating a Sustainable Rubbish Gardening Area

We actively promote a sustainable rubbish gardening area approach at our depots and community projects: transforming green and woody waste into compost, using reclaimed timber for raised beds and planters, and setting aside mulch and leaf-litter for habitat creation. These initiatives not only divert organic material from landfill but also provide productive space for biodiversity and local food-growing schemes. Our teams train in safe composting and the use of reclaimed materials so that garden areas built from waste are durable and beneficial to local ecosystems.

Fleet emissions are a critical part of our climate plan. Jet Wash is transitioning to low-carbon vans: fully electric and ultra-low emission vehicles (ULEVs) are being introduced across our mobile cleaning fleet. For work where electric range is not yet feasible, we specify Euro 6 engines and hybrid options and use route optimisation software to reduce miles driven. Telematics and driver training support efficient driving styles, reducing idling and emissions. Low-carbon vans plus smarter logistics cut both carbon and operating costs.

We publish progress against our sustainability goals annually and continually review processes to meet evolving borough requirements and recycling markets. Our combined strategy — from reclaiming wash water to partnering with charities and using low-emission vehicles — demonstrates a commitment to circularity and low-carbon operations within the jet wash and mobile cleaning sector. By aligning with municipal waste separation practices, investing in reuse routes and targeting a 90% reuse/recycle rate, Jet Wash aims to be a leading example of pragmatic, local environmental responsibility.

How we measure success

We measure diversion rates, charity donations, vehicle emission reductions and water reuse volumes. Key performance indicators include percentage recycled (our headline 90% target), litres of wash water reclaimed per year, tonnes of material donated to partners, and percentage of the fleet operating on low-carbon power. These metrics guide annual investment decisions in infrastructure, training and partnerships to improve performance and reduce our environmental footprint.

Jet Wash supports borough-level recycling schemes and adapts to local civic amenity practices to ensure that sorted streams match municipal processing capabilities. We encourage collaboration with local environmental groups, community gardens and reuse centres to maximise the life of recovered materials and create value from what would otherwise be waste. Our sustainable rubbish gardening areas and reuse pathways provide visible benefits that complement the operational improvements we make across depots and mobile services.

Ultimately, our sustainability commitment is practical, reportable and community-focused. We combine on-site best practice, charitable partnerships and low-carbon transport to reduce waste and emissions while helping local boroughs meet recycling objectives. Jetwash is dedicated to continuous improvement: reducing, reusing and recycling with measurable targets and transparent reporting so our customers and communities can trust the environmental performance of our jet wash services.