The report draws on PKF Smith Cooper’s corporate finance expertise and includes input from guest contributor Nap Gagh, who brings more than 20 years of specialist advisory experience across waste, recycling and infrastructure transactions, including roles at Deloitte, KPMG, and as former head of Corporate Development at Ward Recycling.
The UK waste industry is undergoing structural transformation driven by regulatory change, infrastructure investment, decarbonisation targets and consolidation among operators.
The report provides practical intelligence for investors, business owners and strategic acquirers seeking to navigate these shifts.
Key insights include:
Claire Spencer (pictured), corporate finance partner at PKF Smith Cooper, said: “This is a sector where operational expertise and regulatory understanding directly affect value. Investors and operators who understand the structural drivers now will be best positioned for the next phase of consolidation.”
Joe Anderson, corporate finance manager at PKF Smith Cooper added: “We wanted this report to bring independent market perspective as well as technical corporate finance insight. Collaborating with a sector specialist ensures readers gain practical, real-world intelligence.”
The report is designed as a strategic resource for private equity houses, trade buyers, infrastructure investors and owner-managed waste businesses evaluating growth, sale or investment opportunities.
