History

Polkacrest was established in the South East as a private business during the 1980's.

The business began as a general waste management company, with a bulk haulage capability, collecting domestic and industrial waste, including clinical waste.

The company pioneered the introduction of clinical waste treatment by alternative
heat treatment technology, thereby establishing the company's in-house disposal capability.

London Waste acquired Polkacrest in the early 1990's and re-organised the company.

All domestic and industrial waste was then handled by the Sita Group, joint owners of London Waste with the North London Waste Authority.

Bulk handling and clinical waste remained with Polkacrest.

Now, bulk handling has been transferred to London Waste, leaving Polkacrest to concentrate almost solely on clinical waste management.