A waste management company has reported record-breaking growth just two years after launch – with turnover this July up 393 per cent on the same month last year.
Barlaston-based Sixtowns Waste, founded by Ben Trickett, offers tailored solutions across almost all waste streams, from household clearances to large-scale commercial disposals.
The business credits its growth to a combination of a sharpened sales strategy, high service standards and a ‘strong network of contractors’.
Ben said: “This July was 393 per cent better than last July and is 222 per cent better than our previous best ever month in April this year. We have seen no lull in August, despite the holiday season.”
Sixtowns Waste works with skip suppliers, hazardous waste specialists and electronic and computer waste disposal firms to provide compliant and cost-effective services.
The company actively networks through Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce, BNI Sir Stanley Matthews and Grafters, a specialist trades group. Ben also credits support from Jonathan Whitby of Sales Geek, who helped shape the firm’s sales strategy.
Ben said: “Over the last year, we’ve put a lot of time into cultivating a strong network of contractors and that is paying off now.
“I am committed to transparency and devote time through our social media channels each week to explaining how we work and the potential solutions that customers need.
“For example, how does a school go about disposing of computer towers and laptops, ensuring they remain compliant with data protection laws?”
Recent projects include site clearance for TCS John Huxley in Etruria Valley, disposal of hazardous and electrical waste at North Manchester General Hospital, clearance of shipping containers and portacabins at Watermill School in Chell, and work with Burslem-based Chaffinch to support waste clearance for its document management clients.
Ben said: “The business is moving forward because we offer solutions. We will never just say there’s a skip or a bin; we look at it strategically, assessing what can be saved, reused or recycled. This can save you money.
“On the job at Watermill School, there was equipment that could be passed on to local charities or sports clubs, offering both an environmental and a community benefit, with things being used instead of going into landfill.”
The firm has a small core team of two but creates work for a trusted network of partners in Staffordshire and beyond. It also ensures customers remain compliant with strict regulations such as the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Regulations and the Environmental Protection Act, where breaches can result in heavy fines or imprisonment.
