Our Story
Founded in the Northwest, Liverpool in 2011, A1 CWM started as a family business and is now one of the leading waste management companies in the U.K., backed by over 30 years of experience in the industry. The company was built on strong family values of trust, loyalty, and excellence in everything we do, with a commitment to sustainability, ensuring responsible and environmentally conscious solutions for hazardous and non-hazardous waste management, helping businesses reduce their environmental footprint.
From humble beginnings, A1 CWM has scaled to become a nationwide waste management company, working with a wide range of clients. These include small and medium-sized family run businesses to PLC companies and government bodies such as the Ministry of Defence (MOD) and local councils. Our ability to handle high-value, complex contracts and deliver high-quality services in all sectors, has positioned us as a trusted partner in the waste industry.
At A1CWM, our team is the backbone of our success, embodying the same family values of trust, loyalty, and excellence that the company was founded on. Every member of our staff from our administrators, technical specialists, on site chemists, drivers, salespersons, and finance team, are dedicated to delivering high-quality service, whether they are working on complex government contracts or assisting smaller family-run businesses. Our employees understand the importance of building long-term, trustworthy relationships with our clients, ensuring that every project is handled with the same level of commitment and integrity.
As a company, we are always looking for ways to innovate and improve the way waste is managed. We are committed to finding sustainable solutions for every waste stream, whether it’s chemical waste disposal, hazardous waste recycling, or general waste management, our focus remains on reducing environmental impact and ensuring regulatory compliance.
Our Vision
To be the trusted leader in waste management, known for innovative, environmentally conscious solutions that help clients minimize their environmental footprint while delivering high-value services.
Our Mission
At A1 CWM, our mission is to provide comprehensive, sustainable waste management solutions with a focus on reducing environmental impact, while upholding the core family values of trust, loyalty, and excellence in everything we do.
Testimonials
The service, follow-ups and confirmations of i.e. Effluent loads has never been better. Throughout my dealings with A1 CMW, their service has over-delivered and the support has been exemplary in ways that support our business needs. Neil Platt – Flint Group
Access Hire and Welfare Hire was using a national waste contractor and experiencing problems with its collections . A1 CWM eradicated many of these operational problems and helped us reduce our recycling costs. Jenny Barton – Access Hire Nationwide Ltd / Welfare Hire Nationwide Ltd
A1 CWM visited our site to ensure that the waste was correctly labelled, stored and packaged safely for transport. They also provided all the permits/licenses and arranged the collection without any issues. The service we received far outstripped those of other waste management companies. Advanced Engineering Ltd
We were more than satisfied with the whole management process and would have no problem in recommending A1 CWM to any of our associated companies.Alan Brunning - Surfachem