Heidelberg Materials Agecroft
Heidelberg Materials Agecroft has over 50 years of experience in industrial waste disposal services. From our 13-acre recycling facility in Swinton, we deal with the off-site disposal of hazardous, non-hazardous and inert soils, concrete and hardcore. The prime location allows us to easily service the whole of Greater Manchester and most of the north west with bespoke same-day/next-day services.
With a robust in-house fleet, fully maintained plant and machinery, and a team of highly skilled industry professionals, we provide trusted and reliable waste disposal solutions.
Contact us
Tel: 0161 736 2020
Email: agecroft@uk.heidelbergmaterials.com
Find us: Heidelberg Materials Agecroft, Mayo House, 4 Overman Way, Agecroft Commerce Park, Swinton, Manchester, M27 8BQ. Get directions
A1 Services is now Heidelberg Materials Agecroft
In 2026, A1 Services rebranded to Heidelberg Materials to reflect that it’s part of one of the UK’s leading suppliers of construction materials.
Our core waste disposal services
We offer a range of waste disposal services for the trade and the public at Heidelberg Materials Agecroft. These include haulage (cart only, cart and tip, and load, cart, tip), and the supply of primary and recycled aggregates, ready-mixed concrete, and asphalt at some of our recycling centres.
Our waste collection and recycling services
At Heidelberg Materials Agecroft, we collect soil, concrete, hardcore and general waste from a range of commercial projects for recycling and disposal. We can usually recycle around 90% of the waste we collect, diverting as much as possible from landfill.
Haulage
We offer a comprehensive range of haulage services for all building, construction, and civil engineering projects.
Muck shifting
- We offer a flexible approach to muck away for all building, construction and civil engineering projects.
- Large fleet of modern 8-wheel tipper trucks
- Disposal of inert, non-hazardous and hazardous soils
- Registered waste carrier and FORS accredited
- Prompt and reliable service
- Fully compliant waste removal
Tipper hire
We have a large fleet of modern 8-wheel tipper trucks available to hire for building, construction and civil engineering projects.
- Large modern fleet
- 8-wheel tippers and grabs
- Long term contract hire
- 24 hours/7 days a week
- Experienced CSCS registered operators
- FORS Silver accredited
- Achilles accredited
Grab hire
A versatile, self-loading alternative to commercial skip or roll-on roll-off container hire. Ideal for:
- DIY projects
- Basement conversions
- Landscapers
- Paving contractors
- Small builders
Brownfield solutions
We provide three key brownfield solutions: soil testing, soil report assessment, and cost-effective disposal options using our bulk tipper transport services.
Brownfield services
Our Brownfield services include:
- Soil testing
- Soil report assessment
- Cost effective disposal options for contaminated soils including pre disposal treatment
- Japanese Knotweed disposal
- In house disposal facilities
- Import of fill materials
- Large fleet of modern 8-wheel tipper trucks
Assessment and disposal
At Heidelberg Materials Agecroft, we have the necessary in-house expertise to assist our customers in identifying a suitable soil test schedule.
We can accurately assess soil reports and test results and, based on the results, identify the most cost-effective disposal options, which may include our own disposal facilities. We utilise our own fleet of modern 8-wheel tippers trucks to transport the material to the identified disposal point.
For more information, visit tipper hire.
Japanese Knotweed
Soils contaminated with Japanese Knotweed are required to be disposed of in specialist disposal facilities in order to comply with current waste disposal regulations.
At Heidelberg Materials Agecroft, we have access to these facilities and are licensed to carry this type of waste in our modern tipper trucks.
Importing fill material
If there is a requirement to import fill materials to your site, our experienced team can assist in locating and transporting a suitable source of material such as clays and sand.
Hazardous soils
Heidelberg Materials Agecroft is licensed to carry hazardous contaminated soils and have access to specialist disposal facilities. We can advise you on pre-disposal treatments which can be carried out to reduce certain types of contamination in soils. This can prove to be very cost effective when compared to disposal directly to hazardous landfill.
Waste documentation
Our experienced staff can handle the whole process on your behalf, including the provision of all required waste documentation. We’ll help to ensure that your waste soils are disposed of in full compliance with current waste regulations. For advice and support, please contact us.
Industrial waste disposal facilities
Heidelberg Materials Agecroft owns and operates a fully licensed 13-acre waste recycling facility in Swinton, Manchester for most waste types, including hardcore, inert soils, and commercial waste.
Why choose Heidelberg Materials’ waste transfer station?
- Weighbridge facilities
- Disposal for inert soils, brick and concrete
- Processing of Construction and Demolition (C&D) waste
- Tip Municipal waste
- Quick, safe turnaround for vehicles
- Conveniently located for Manchester, within easy access of all major transport links and only 2 miles from the city centre
How we process waste
We work hard to recycle up to 90% of waste received at the site.
We process hardcore waste to produce a range of quality recycled aggregates which conform to WRAP protocol and are used in construction and civil engineering projects.
Inert soils are processed and screened to extract stone and hardcore which is used to produce recycled aggregate. Commercial waste is pre-sorted, segregated, and recycled where possible.
Vehicle access
We accommodate both tipper and grab trucks at our waste disposal facility, All vehicles are weighed on arrival and when leaving the site using our fully calibrated weighbridges.
Please note: You must be a licensed waste carrier to use any of our disposal facilities. To comply with the duty of care regulations, a suitable waste transfer note and soil test results (where applicable) must be provided prior to tipping.
Aggregates collection
From our Agecroft site, we supply primary and premium quality recycled aggregates and topsoil for use in all your construction, civil engineering and landscaping projects.
Aggregates available for collection
Collect aggregates including:
- Washed Recycled Sharp Sand
- 0-10mm recycled aggregate
- 10-20mm recycled aggregate
- 6F5 Recycled
- Type one Recycled
- Reject Sand
- Recycled Class 1A
- IBAA Type and 6f5
Our accreditations
Heidelberg Materials Agecroft FAQs
Do I need a waste carrier licence to use the facility?
Yes. To use any of our disposal facilities, you must be a licensed waste carrier. You must also provide a suitable waste transfer note and soil test results (where applicable) prior to tipping.
What vehicles can access the site?
We welcome both tipper and grab trucks on the site. Your vehicle will be weighed on arrival and departure using our fully calibrated weighbridges.
Can I tip hazardous soils?
Hazardous, non-hazardous, and inert soils can all be disposed of at Heidelberg Materials Agecroft. We also provide pre-disposal treatment for contaminated soils and help customers to identify a suitable soil test schedule. From here, we can accurately assess soil reports and test results. Based on the results, we’ll help you to find the most cost-effective disposal options.
Do you offer same-day or next-day waste disposal services?
We do. From our 13-acre recycling facility in Swinton, we can easily provide same-day and next-day services. Please contact us to arrange your disposal.
Are your recycled aggregates certified?
We ensure that all the aggregates we produce and supply (primary, secondary, recycled) comply with the appropriate standards. We can also provide certificates, which detail an aggregate’s properties.
Do I need to book before bringing materials to the site?
No, as long as you bring the appropriate waste transfer documentation with you.
Is there any waste material that you don’t accept?
We only accept construction and demolition waste, not household waste or white goods.
How do you calculate tipping charges?
We use the WIF (waste information form) you’ve filled out to work out the tipping fee per tonne. All charges depend on what the material is, if we can accept it into our facility, and how we process it.