Business Details
20 Years
experience
Award-Winning Environmental Recycling & Consultancy Services
Established in 2006, 4R Group has built a reputation for excellence in recycling and recovering organic wastes and by-products for land restoration. Our expertise lies in transforming waste streams into sustainable resources, offering technical and operational services that benefit both producers and landowners. We collaborate closely with regulators and industry stakeholders to ensure compliance while promoting soil health and environmental preservation. Our team of specialists delivers tailored solutions across the waste, agricultural, and contaminated land sectors, supported by a commitment to innovation and sustainability.With a proven track record in project delivery, we provide consultancy, landspreading deployments, and waste classification services, alongside managing a dedicated recycling facility in East Yorkshire. Recognised through industry awards and finalist positions, our approach combines technical proficiency with a deep understanding of environmental challenges. We prioritise client partnerships, offering end-to-end support from regulatory compliance to practical implementation, ensuring measurable outcomes that align with ecological and economic goals.
Services
Recycling Services
Environmental Consultancy
Farm Support
Land Restoration
Waste Brokering
Details
- Year established: 2006
Highlights and features
- We have over 18 years of experience in environmental recycling and consultancy.
- Our team holds technical expertise in waste management and soil restoration.
- We maintain strong relationships with regulators and industry stakeholders.
- We operate a dedicated recycling facility in East Yorkshire.
- Recognised through finalist positions in national sustainability awards.
What people say
Reliable and professional
Excellent service and advice
Happy with results achieved
Great working arrangements
Proficient partner in managing inputs
Services
Recycling Services
We process organic wastes and by-products into soil-enhancing materials, operating permitted facilities to divert resources from landfill. Our solutions reduce disposal costs for producers while improving soil fertility for agricultural and land restoration projects. Compliance with environmental regulations ensures sustainable outcomes.
Environmental Consultancy
Our experts provide permits, compliance strategies, and contaminated land remediation advice. Services include waste classification, end-of-waste assessments, and regulatory liaison to support clients across industry and agriculture with technical and legal requirements.
Land Restoration
Specialist land restoration services recover degraded sites through organic matter application and nutrient balancing. We implement tailored programmes to improve soil structure, fertility, and habitat potential, meeting environmental and agricultural objectives sustainably.
Farm Support
We assist farmers with soil health assessments, nutrient management planning, and regulatory compliance. Our solutions optimise crop yields using recycled organic materials, reducing chemical fertiliser dependency while maintaining environmental standards.
Waste Brokering
Our waste brokering connects producers with sustainable disposal solutions, matching waste streams to beneficial reuse applications. We manage logistics and compliance documentation to ensure efficient, legally compliant resource recovery for clients.
People
Jon Smith
Managing Director
Jon leads 4R Group's strategic direction, leveraging over 15 years of environmental sector experience to drive sustainable waste management solutions and business growth.
Paul Whyatt
Technical Director
Paul oversees technical operations, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and delivering expert consultancy on waste management and land restoration projects nationwide.
Nigel Box
General Manager
Nigel manages day-to-day operations, coordinating recycling activities and client projects to maintain high service standards and operational efficiency across all business areas.
Graham Roberts
Operations Manager
Graham directs restoration projects, implementing practical solutions for land recovery and soil improvement while ensuring adherence to environmental compliance frameworks.
Victor Popa
Financial Controller
Victor manages financial operations, providing strategic oversight of budgeting, reporting, and fiscal compliance to support the company's sustainable growth objectives.
Questions
What environmental services does 4R Group offer?
We provide recycling, land restoration, waste consultancy, and farm support services, focusing on sustainable soil management and resource recovery.
How does 4R Group handle waste recycling?
We specialise in processing organic wastes and by-products into soil conditioners, operating under permitted activities to ensure regulatory compliance.
Do you offer consultancy for contaminated land?
Yes, our environmental consultants provide site assessments, remediation plans, and regulatory liaison for contaminated land projects.
What farm support services are available?
We deliver soil testing, nutrient management planning, and organic matter application to improve agricultural productivity sustainably.
Where is 4R Group based?
Our main office is in Knottingley, West Yorkshire, with additional operations in Gloucestershire and nationwide service coverage.
