Welcome to ESA
The Environmental Services Association (ESA) is the trade body representing the UK's resource and waste management industry. While people talk about the circular economy, our members are helping to bring it about every day.
A sustainable, low-carbon economy of the future depends on quality recycled materials and world-class resources and waste management. ESA members collect, process and deliver these resources and are innovating and investing for a long-term zero-waste, zero-carbon future, building sustainable infrastructure and creating jobs.
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BE INFORMED
Members can access accurate up to date information to help inform you and your business. You are also contributing to the development of industry best practise and standards.
BE HEARD
Whether it’s a specific issue unique to your business, or an issue affecting the whole sector, ESA membership provides you with a means to get your voice heard with government and regulators.
BE INFLUENTIAL
ESA’s campaigning expertise is able to reach the highest levels of government. We represent our members views – we make a difference.
News and Views

New captain must bring about sea change at Environment Agency
Jacob Hayler, Executive Director of the Environmental Services Association examines what is in store for the new Agency leader, and the opportunity that he has to tackle waste crime and permitting issues to restore the support of ESA and its members Read More

Commercial waste service “zoning” - report identifies areas of concern
Phil Conran OBE, looks at the recent ESA Zoning report, and the concerns that it raises with regards to the viability, costs and environmental impact of the governments proposal as a possible route to reducing environmental emissions and costs to businesses Read More

Passing of Keith Bury CBE, CEnv (1934 - 2023)
It is with great sadness that we have been informed of the passing of Keith Bury CBE, CEnv on 27 February 2023 Read More