CIRQLR Expands with Eight Acquisitions to Create Major Recycling Network
Deal News | May 14, 2025 | Burges Salmon
Waste management company CIRQLR has undertaken a significant transformation with the acquisition of eight regional recycling operations, resulting in a business with an annual turnover of £150 million. The recent acquisitions include Chambers Waste Management, integrating this firm into CIRQLR's expanding network across the East of England, South-Coast, and the Humber. These strategic acquisitions enable CIRQLR to manage 600,000 tonnes of materials through its 19 facilities. Legal support was provided by Burges Salmon, with a dedicated Energy and Utilities sector team, led by partners and senior associates, navigating CIRQLR through the acquisition and due diligence process. Burges Salmon's expertise in environmental law and the circular economy underpinned CIRQLR's growth strategy, ensuring compliance and facilitating the development of its waste management facilities.
Sectors
- Waste Management
- Legal Advisory
- Circular Economy
Geography
- United Kingdom – The operations and acquisitions by CIRQLR and the legal advisory by Burges Salmon are taking place within the UK.
Industry
- Waste Management – CIRQLR is involved in the waste management industry, focusing on recycling and material processing across a network of facilities.
- Legal Advisory – Burges Salmon provided legal advisory services for CIRQLR's acquisitions, crucial for handling due diligence and compliance in waste management.
- Circular Economy – The acquisitions align with principles of the circular economy, promoting sustainable waste management and resource recovery.
Financials
- £150 million – CIRQLR's annual turnover after the acquisitions.
- 600,000 tonnes – The total amount of materials CIRQLR can handle across its facilities post-acquisition.
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| CIRQLR | Target Company | Company | A waste management company expanding its network through strategic acquisitions. |
| Burges Salmon | Legal Advisor | Company | A law firm advising on CIRQLR's acquisitions with expertise in environmental law and waste management. |
| Cox Group | Acquired Company | Company | One of the companies recently acquired by CIRQLR. |
| KP Waste | Acquired Company | Company | One of the companies recently acquired by CIRQLR. |
| Eco | Acquired Company | Company | One of the companies recently acquired by CIRQLR. |
| Select | Acquired Company | Company | One of the companies recently acquired by CIRQLR. |
| Ellgia | Acquired Company | Company | One of the companies recently acquired by CIRQLR. |
| Wilrose | Acquired Company | Company | One of the companies recently acquired by CIRQLR. |
| Castle Environmental | Acquired Company | Company | One of the companies recently acquired by CIRQLR. |
| Chambers Waste Management | Acquired Company | Company | The latest company to join CIRQLR's recycling network. |