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Veolia Secures £1bn UK Waste Management Contracts for 2025

Key highlights
  • Veolia's municipal services division grew by 35% from 2020 to 2025.
  • Veolia invested £1 billion in recycling and waste infrastructure over the past decade.
  • A £70 million investment will open the UK's largest plastics recycling project in Shropshire.
  • Veolia generated over £25 million in social value in 2025.

Contract Expansion

Veolia secured over £1 billion in new and extended contracts with UK local authorities in 2025, enhancing its role in recycling and waste services. The company now partners with more than 50 local authorities, solidifying its position in the UK market.

Growth and Services

Between 2020 and 2025, Veolia's municipal services division experienced a 35% growth, driven by 11 new or extended contracts. Notable agreements include a long-term waste management contract with the London Borough of Bromley and services for Sutton, Kingston, Croydon, Merton, and East and North Hertfordshire councils, covering over 1.5 million residents.

Investment and Innovation

Veolia invested £1 billion in recycling and waste infrastructure over the past decade. A significant project includes a £70 million investment in the UK's largest plastics recycling facility in Shropshire. The company also explores electrification services, exemplified by a vehicle-to-grid project with Westminster City Council.

Social Value

In 2025, Veolia generated over £25 million in social value through initiatives like local employment, supply chain spending, and educational activities, supporting its local authority contracts.