About Us
Leading Specialists in Heavy Electrical Plant Recycling & Recovery, Live site dismantling, Hazardous waste, Abnormal Load Movement, PCBs, Oil Recycling, SF6 treatment & High Pressure Cleaning.
Celtic Recycling provide a 'total package' approach, competently managing all health, safety and environmental risks associated with plant dismantling and disposal on behalf of the electricity industry and other blue chip clients.
Celtic Recycling prides itself on the provision of the highest quality service, adhering to all legal requirements, with a view to ensuring complete peace of mind for our clients on every project. The company has an innovative problem solving approach, successfully handling even the most complex site scenarios.
Client satisfaction is of paramount importance to us which is why the company actively seeks customer feedback and regularly reviews our service provision against current and future client needs.
Our Achievements
1996
First specialist electrical equipment recycling company to achieve the internationally recognised environmental management standard ISO 14001.
ISO 9001 also obtained.
1998
First specialist electrical equipment recycling company to obtain a comprehensive waste management license allowing the processing and recycling of a full range of electrical equipment.
2000
First and only electrical equipment recycling company to be asked to feature in the HSE safety video ‘One Careful Owner’ illustrating health an safety best practice in the recycling industry.
2002
First specialist electrical equipment recycling company to identify the possibility of, and subsequently implement, the recovery of ceramic insulators to be milled and utilised as aggregate for building works.
2003
First specialist electrical equipment recycling company to achieve recognition as an ‘Investor in People’ organisation (and are still the only specialist electrical equipment dismantler/processor to hold this accreditation).
2004
First specialist electrical equipment recycling company to achieve accreditation via the Achilles Utilities Vendor Data Base ‘Verify’ scheme.
2007
First and only electrical equipment recycling company to develop non-sodium based technology for the removal of PCB from contaminated oil.
2010
Looking to make innovative use of bar code technology to track movements of hazardous and non-hazardous waste consignments for enhanced auditing and monitoring purposes.
Whilst many of Celtic Recycling’s skills and capabilities have evolved in response to electricity industry demands, they are readily transferable to any sector with similar plant or equipment disposal requirements; in particular rail network operators and major power users. The company welcome enquiries and would be more than pleased to discuss specific requirements.
Celtic Recycling Limited is listed on both The Utility Vendor Database and the Railway Link-up Supplier Qualification and Registration scheme. The company has been independently audited under the associated ‘Verify’ system and is formally approved as a specialist contractor to the electricity industry.
Celtic Recycling’s unwavering commitment to health, safety and environmental compliance has led to excellent relationships with the regulatory authorities, particularly the Environment Agency and the Health and Safety Executive.
Company Accreditations
Environmental
- Site licenses summary
- Waste carriers licence
- Hauliers 3rd party insurance
Health and Safety
- Contractors employers liability
- Contractors public liability
Company Licenses & Authorisations
- Data Protection Act registration
- Environmental permit
- Furnace authorisation
- Goods vehicle operations license
- Scrap metal dealers registration
- Tied oils (Industrial relief) scheme approval
- Waste carriers & brokers licence
All of our site supervisors are equipped with wireless laptops and printers allowing instant on-site access to all Company information.

