Finding the simplest, most efficient and environmentally friendly waste disposal solutions for companies and households has become a successful, sustainable business for entrepreneur Ben Trickett.

Now in its third year, Sixtowns Waste is innovating new ways to support people in Staffordshire, the Midlands and North West England.

The Barlaston-based business has successfully completed house clearances and refurbishments for landlords after Ben discovered a gap in the market.

A former maintenance manager at AstraZeneca, Ben always planned to run a business and turned his attention to the waste disposal sector.

Having recognised a gap in the market for holistic waste collection and disposal solutions, Ben founded Sixtowns Waste in April 2023.

When taking on a job, Sixtowns Waste plans a complete solution using a carefully chosen list of sub-contractors.

The sub-contractors work with Ben’s core team to ensure each job is completed without the customer having to get involved.

Examples of work completed last year include a site clearance for TCS John Huxley in Fenton including hazardous workshop waste, clearance of shipping containers and portacabins at Watermills School in Chell, largescale electrical waste disposal at North Manchester Hospital and work with Burslem-based document management experts Chaffinch to support waste clearance work for their clients.

Ben said: “I have put a lot of time into cultivating a strong network of contractors and that is paying off.

“I am committed to transparency and devote time through our social media channels each week to explaining how we work and the potential solutions that customers need.

“For example, how does a school go about disposing of computer towers and laptops, ensuring they remain compliant with data protection laws?

“We have available solutions which both keep you compliant and reduce harm to the environment. Along with compliant disposal, we ensure as much equipment as possible is sent to charity to help disadvantage people in developing countries.”

He added: “We source as many trusted local partners as we can. As a business owner I have forged relationships with companies across the building trades, especially through business networking with Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce, BNI Sir Stanley Matthews and the Grafters trades network.”

Ben Trickett has entered the Entrepreneur of the Year and Young Business Person of the Year categories of University of Staffordshire Business Awards and has entered Sixtowns Waste in the Growth Award category.