An automated answering message on the company’s phone line informs callers that the business has taken the “protective step” while it seeks to stabilise operations.
The message states: “We would like to inform customers that the company has recently filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators. This is a protective step while the business works through its current position.
“During this period there’s unfortunately some temporary disruption to our services and we sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
“At present, we are unable to carry out collections, exchanges or new service bookings while this process is ongoing.
“We truly appreciate your patience and understanding at this time.”
Waste dumping at Blackpole Recycling site
The move comes amid an ongoing investigation by the Environment Agency (EA) into the dumping of waste at Blackpole Recycling site in Worcester.
The regulator confirmed that it is aware of reports that waste has been deposited at the Blackpole Recycling site on an industrial estate in the city.
It said it would take action if any breaches of the site’s environmental permit are identified.
Businesses located nearby reported seeing lorries arriving at the site before dumping rubbish.
Teams from the EA and Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service have visited the premises andthe regulator is examining whether any environmental offences may have been committed.
Fires and fines
The administration notice also follows a series of incidents involving the company over the past year.
In September 2025, a large fire broke out at the Blackpole Recycling site.
Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service said “household rubbish” formed part of the blaze.
Crews used machinery belonging to Blackpole Recycling to move material and ensure the fire was fully extinguished.
Separately, the company was fined £160,000 following a prosecution by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) after a loading shovel bucket fell onto a maintenance worker.
At Kidderminster Magistrates’ Court on 30 September 2025, Blackpole Recycling pleaded guilty to breaching Section 2(1) of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974.
An HSE investigation found the company had failed to carry out a suitable and sufficient risk assessment for the maintenance task and had not put in place a safe system of work.
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