Irish Waste and MacNabb Waste operate across three sites in Northern Ireland, handling the collection, treatment, recycling and recovery of both hazardous and non-hazardous waste streams.
Roger McDermott, who took over as CEO of Enva in September 2025, commented on the acquisition: “We are delighted to welcome Irish Waste and MacNabb Waste into the Enva family.
“This partnership brings together organisations with shared values and a deep commitment to sustainability, compliance, service and technical excellence.
“Our collective strengths enable us to tackle increasingly complex waste challenges and deliver innovative, sustainable resource recovery solutions to meet the needs of our customers in Northern Ireland.”
Irish Waste acquired MacNabb in 2021
Headquartered in Belfast, Irish Waste has been active in waste management for more than 55 years.
Its activities span industrial and commercial waste services, focusing on developing processes that divert waste from “environmentally irresponsible” disposal routes.
MacNabb Waste’s recycling facility in Downpatrick processes commercial, industrial and construction waste, with the company acquired by Irish Waste in 2021.
The management teams of both Irish Waste and MacNabb Waste, including Managing Director Jason McPolin, will remain in place following the transaction. They are expected to continue leading the businesses’ development with support from Enva and to ensure continuity of service during the transition.
McPolin added: “Bringing Irish Waste and MacNabb Waste together with Enva, creates a strong platform that will enable us to provide a broader range of services and solutions to customers, whilst ensuring continuity of our exceptional service.
“This acquisition provides the opportunity to ensure the continued growth and development of our people and the combined business.”
Enva expand UK and Ireland presence
Enva said the addition of Irish Waste and MacNabb Waste aligned with its strategy to expand specialist waste management and resource recovery capabilities.
The group has indicated that the acquisition will facilitate further investment in technologies aimed at maximising resource recovery and reducing environmental impact.
The move followed two acquisitions completed by Enva in Ireland in December 2024: Walshetown Restoration near Naas, Co Kildare, and M&T Plant Hire in Ballyeden, Enniscorthy, Co Wexford.
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