Defence
Waste Management
The UK defence sector is undergoing rapid transformation — driven by complex global challenges, innovation, and a shared commitment to achieving Net Zero.
Axil provides specialist defence waste management services designed to meet the unique needs of the Ministry of Defence (MOD), Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers, and the wider defence and aerospace supply chain.
From shipbuilding and advanced manufacturing to MOD base infrastructure, our Total Waste Management solutions deliver complete compliance, measurable sustainability impact, and commercial value.
Whether you’re disposing of surplus equipment, managing hazardous materials, or improving recycling rates, Axil ensures full MOD waste compliance, secure handling, and cradle-to-grave traceability.
Defence Waste Expertise
With our one-stop-shop Total Waste Management service, you’re in safe hands.
All waste streams securely and compliantly managed
Dedicated contract manager
Bespoke reporting via customer portal
Health, safety, and compliance first
Material rebates to maximise commercial return
Who We Work With
We partner with organisations across the UK defence landscape, including:
- MOD infrastructure providers and site operators
- Defence and aerospace manufacturers
- Logistics, MRO (maintenance, repair, and operations) providers
- Tiered suppliers in vehicle, systems, and materials productio
Our experience in high-security, high-performance environments ensures your waste operations are compliant, efficient, and aligned with MOD sustainability priorities.
£17m of rebates returned to customers
Unlock the value in your wasteEnvironmental Benefits
Aligned to the MOD Climate Change and Sustainability Strategic Approach, Axil helps defence organisations achieve measurable progress towards Net Zero by 2050.
Our sustainability solutions include:
Zero waste to landfill through improved segregation, reuse, and recycling
Secure hazardous waste management and disposal of regulated materials
Carbon footprint reduction through optimised collections and smarter routing
Circular economy strategies, including reuse & repurposing of decommissioned assets
Social Value creation through local supply chain partnerships
Full environmental compliance with Environment Agency and DEFRA requirements
Commercial and Compliance Benefits
Reliability, performance, and compliance are critical in defence. Axil delivers:
- End-to-end waste management across complex, multi-site estates
- Secure handling and disposal of sensitive and classified materials
- Data-driven reporting through our customer portal for full transparency
- On-site audits and staff training to reduce costs and improve standards
- Proactive savings through reduced waste volumes and higher recycling rates
- Access to a diverse, vetted supply chain for best value services and products
- Support for Transfrontier Shipment (TFS) compliance, working in line with the MOD’s Defence Recycling and Disposals Team (DRDT)
We help you maintain operational efficiency while meeting all environmental and legislative obligations.
Why Choose Axil as Your Defence Waste Partner
UK-based, rapid-response service with nationwide coverage
Trusted by leading defence, aerospace, and automotive manufacturers
Secure, auditable waste processes from collection to final disposal
Dedicated account management and tailored improvement plans
Data-backed results with measurable sustainability impact
ISO-certified systems: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 14064
Technical Capabilities
Our operational infrastructure is designed to meet the complex needs of the UK defence sector:
- Licensed Waste Transfer Station (Midlands-based) providing UK-wide coverage
- On-site chemists and waste classification experts for hazardous materials
- ADR-compliant transport for dangerous or sensitive waste
- Secure chain of custody with Certificates of Destruction and audit trails
- Tracking and detailed reporting via Axil’s Customer Portal
- Specialist handling of oils, fuels, paints, solvents, adhesives, batteries, WEEE, and absorbents
Every stage is managed to the highest environmental and security standards, ensuring full compliance with MOD, Environment Agency, and DEFRA regulations.
Get Ready for the Future of Defence Waste
The defence industry faces increasing pressure to operate cleaner, smarter, and faster — without compromising on security or compliance.
Axil helps you stay ahead through secure, compliant, and sustainable waste management that supports operational readiness and environmental responsibility.
Partner with Axil to manage waste differently — for a safer, cleaner, and more resilient defence industry.
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Total Waste Management Services
Waste management, but not as you know it.
Partnering with you to drive out costs, maximise material rebates, and achieve your sustainability goals – we get excited about waste, so you don’t have to.
Sustainability and ESG
At the heart of our organisation is a commitment to securing a sustainable future for generations to come through careful resource stewardship, creation of social value, deployment of technology, education, continual innovation, data analytics and optimised operations.
Case Studies
A collection of case studies on projects delivered by the Axil team.
Our latest case studies show successful waste management in practice. Our unique, value-added, partnership approach delivers results – that’s why we’ve retained 98% of our customers!
Certifications and Accreditations
We comply with all waste regulations, keeping you informed of changes to guarantee your peace of mind.
Leave the tough tasks to us, allowing you to stay clean and green.
Customer Portal
Transparent data, carbon reporting and compliance management that simplifies the specifics of sustainability.
“Since working with Axil, we have further improved our approach to the disposal of various materials, ensuring the methods adopted are cost effective and efficient. As an ISO 14001 certified company, we put a great deal of emphasis on our efforts towards recycling, and Axil understood this from the start, working together to not only segregate and improve our recycling facilities, but to train staff in the importance of doing so.”
David Sayce
EHS Director, Curtiss-Wright Industrial Division
Your Journey with Axil
Initial fact find
Understanding your waste streams, challenges, and goals.
Site visit
Reviewing current processes at your facilities.
Proposal
Outlining how we’ll meet your commercial and environmental targets.
Award
Appointing Axil as your Total Waste Management partner.
Mobilisation
Defence waste experts deliver seamless service with measurable impact.
Awards & Certifications
Re-engineer your waste
Arrange a waste review
To gain a clearer understanding of your waste operations, we will visit to carry out a detailed site audit.
Our waste management experts will understand your waste streams and the challenges you face— and develop a service proposal tailored to accommodate your needs.
We will explain how our innovative solutions can re-engineer your waste to reduce your costs and increase your recycling.