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Harrogate recycling firm to take on staff as revenues exceed expectations
A Harrogate recycling brokerage has announced a record year of growth after achieving revenues of £16.5 million last year, dwarfing its original £12.5 million projection.
Clearpoint Recycling, which has offices in Harrogate town centre and in Lithuania, is now forecasting turnover of £20 million by the end of 2026, and has plans to extend its workforce internationally.
Clearpoint Recycling's managing director, Mark Garrett, said:
We are operating in one of the most challenging markets the recycling sector has ever seen.
However, with challenges come opportunities. Through diversified commercial partnerships and our well-adapted workforce, we are well positioned to achieve our ambitious growth plans over the next 12 months.
The company’s growth strategy centres on increasing the number of certified brokers trading on its platform and improving marketplace technology.
It currently employs 30 staff – 24 in its Harrogate office and six in Lithuania – and now plans to increase its European sales team with more than 20 new staff in 2026.
The business also expects to see the first commercial benefits of its exclusive agreement with PET recycler Enviroo, a nine-figure deal launching later this year.
Mr Garrett said:
Since 2023, the business has been executing its strategy with commitment and hard work. We’ve focused on delivering real added value by solving supply-chain challenges. Our watch words are commerciality, compliance and consistency for customers.
In such a difficult market, Yorkshire businesses that innovate and collaborate are the ones that win and we’re proud to be proving that.
The last 12 months have seen several major developments for Clearpoint. In addition to securing the Enviroo deal, it also achieved B Corp certification, and is growing its headcount for the first time since 2020.
MrGarret added:
In challenging markets and with limited infrastructure, Yorkshire businesses will only thrive by adapting fast and delivering real value. That’s exactly where we’ve focused and will continue in this direction of travel.
The UK produces more than 200 million tonnes of waste annually, but recycling rates are not increasing very rapidly. Within the European Union, recycling rates have gradually risen in recent years, largely due to binding recycling targets.
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