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The DCW team recently received some exciting news…we’re finalists in the National Recycling Awards!  As a Devon-based business, we’ve always prided ourselves on working alongside other local organisations to keep our county clean and sustainable. We’re shortlisted in the Partnership Excellence – Commercial category, which recognises innovative collaborations that go beyond standard contracts to deliver […]

It’s been a busy year so far, and the next exciting event on the DCW calendar is the Devon Education Services Sustainability Conference at Sandy Park on 27th November 2025.  This inspiring conference will help attendees grow their understanding of climate adaptation and how it relates to the education sector, while also showing them how

We’re delighted to announce that Devon Contract Waste (DCW) is sponsoring the Regenerative Tourism category at this year’s Devon Tourism Awards, taking place on Thursday 27 November 2025.  This category shines a light on tourism businesses that are leading the way in sustainability — organisations that not only welcome visitors to our beautiful county but

Devon Contract Waste (DCW) is proud to be a partner of and an exhibitor at the Devon Business Show 2025, organised by the Devon Chamber of Commerce, on Wednesday, 15 October, at the Plymouth Life Centre.  As the county’s biggest business show, the event brings together organisations from across Devon to showcase innovation, share knowledge, and

Devon Contract Waste (DCW) is proud to support businesses, venues and community organisations across the South West with sustainable waste solutions. One of our most unique partnerships is with Dartmoor Zoo, where protecting wildlife and the environment go hand in hand.  Helping the Zoo Manage Its Waste Responsibly  Dartmoor Zoo generates a wide variety of

Recycling at Sandy Park up as DCW renews deal and sponsors Christ Tshiunza  Recycling rates at Sandy Park soared at the start of the 24/25 season whilst they saw a 25.75% reduction in general waste compared to the same time period in the previous year all thanks to Exeter Chiefs’ sustainability partnership with Devon Contract

Torquay United Football Club will once again join forces with leading South West sustainable waste management provider, Devon Contract Waste (DCW), as the club’s official waste management partner for the 2025/26 season.   From January to August 2025, the partnership delivered standout results at Plainmoor. In that period, almost 10 tonnes of waste were collected, with

Set against the backdrop of Dartmouth’s beautiful coast, Dart Music Festival is an annual event that brings music lovers together for a weekend of free live performances. Entirely volunteer-run and free to attend, the festival is a true celebration of community spirit.  DCW has been proud to partner with Dart Music Festival for the past

You may think that once your business waste and recycling has been collected and is off-site, then it’s no longer your concern.  But that’s not the case, and a council-led campaign in the Cotswolds is the perfect reminder for businesses of all shapes and sizes. A spate of rogue traders fly-tipping in Southern England has

This week is one of our favourites on the calendar – Recycling Week! The flagship campaign from Recycle Now aims to galvanise businesses, organisations and public bodies to increase awareness on the importance of recycling and how to recycle more of the right things… more often!  This year, we want to help inspire businesses from