Who we are
UK Container Maintenance was founded in 1998 by Emma Elston MBE and Julian Elston as a family business. We work closely with local authorities, waste, recycling and manufacturing companies and other organisations across the UK, bringing containers of every type and size back to life.
Our refurbishment plant is in Winsford, Cheshire, and our mobile crews cover the whole country. In 2023 UKCM became part of Impact Environmental Group (IEG), alongside Taylor and Duraflex, with Capital Compactors joining later that year.
Since 1998
Repairing and refurbishing containers for UK councils and businesses
1.8 million+
Containers repaired, refurbished and reused
£271 million
Saved for customers by refurbishing rather than replacing
95%
Of containers we receive go back into service
Our vision
Budget cuts and pressure to reduce carbon footprints have hit the waste industry hard. Our answer is the circular economy.
UKCM strives to provide solutions for a sustainable future by reacting to industry needs. We use all materials, so that today’s redundant and scrap container stocks and damaged parts are remanufactured, recycled and reused.
What we do
Repair, modification, refurbishment, remanufacturing and reuse of waste and recycling containers.
Factory repair and refurbishment
Full refurbishment and BS EN 840 testing at our Cheshire plant.
Mobile repair
Crews and vans that repair containers on your site.
Modifications and testing
Safety-led modifications, testing and special projects.
Spares and signage
Container parts and signage, supplied or fitted.
Technical support
Expert advice and team training.
FAQs
Answers to common questions.
Proud to work with
Let’s work together
Tell us about your containers and we’ll recommend the most cost-effective way to keep them in service.