Cleanzine: your weekly cleaning and hygiene industry newsletter 4th December 2025 Issue no. 1189
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Double triumph for Keenan Recycling at Iveco Mission Awards 2025
Keenan Recycling, one of the UK's leading food waste collection companies, has secured two of the most prestigious accolades at the Iveco Mission Awards 2025, winning both the Alternative Fuels Award and the coveted Overall Mission Award.
These honours recognise Keenan Recycling's pioneering work in cleaning up the UK's heavy transport landscape by operating one of the greenest food waste truck fleets in the country, powered by 100% biomethane created from the very food waste they collect.
The Awards, held in Birmingham and attended by more than 150 industry leaders, celebrate organisations carrying out high-impact, mission-driven work across waste management, utilities, construction, delivery and sustainable transport. Entries are judged by an expert panel assessing environmental performance, operational excellence and innovative vehicle use.
Judges praised the company for delivering a real-world circular economy model and dramatically cutting emissions with its fleet of 10 Iveco Eurocargo CNG trucks, supplied by AM Phillip Trucktech. Running on biomethane produced through anaerobic digestion, the fleet achieves up to 95% CO2 reduction compared to diesel equivalents.
The trucks, each equipped with a Tector 7 6.7-litre engine delivering 220hp, collect food waste from thousands of businesses across the UK. That waste is digested to create biomethane, which is then used to fuel the same trucks on their routes.
Each truck covers around 25,000 miles per year, powered by six 115-litre tanks plus three additional 140-litre tanks, offering a range of up to 250 miles. The 11cu.m Macpac body enables collection of up to eight tonnes of food waste, while the vehicles' advanced safety and driver-focused cab systems support a reliable, efficient operation.
Judges described Keenan Recycling as “a standout example of sustainability in practice" applauding its commitment to decarbonising essential waste operations and demonstrating how renewable fuels can work at scale.
Grant Keenan, Managing Director of Keenan Recycling, says:
"Our day-to-day operation demands a lot from our vehicles, which is why we needed a fleet that could meet performance expectations while supporting our sustainability mission. Running these vehicles on biomethane allows us to operate a true circular economy.
“To have our efforts recognised by Iveco with not one, but two awards, is a huge honour. It's a big win for sustainability and for the future of clean transport in the waste sector."
Vinay Jalla, head of marketing at Keenan Recycling, adds:
"It was an honour to represent Keenan Recycling at such a prestigious event and to collect these awards on behalf of our entire team. This recognition is not just a win for sustainability, but a testament to the hard work of our management, our incredible drivers and every member of staff who keeps our mission moving every day. Seeing our efforts celebrated on a national stage brings immense pride and plenty of smiles."
Keenan Recycling (part of Biffa Group), the largest food waste collection company in the UK, is dedicated to reducing landfill waste and supporting the transition to renewable energy through anaerobic digestion. By transforming food waste into biofuel, Keenan Recycling is playing a crucial role in reducing emissions and promoting sustainability across the UK.
The company collects food waste from every postcode in Wales, Scotland, and England on its own fleet. Food waste is collected from businesses and is then transformed into either compost, renewable electricity, gas, heat, or fuel.
Its ever-growing fleet of specialised food waste collection vehicles including hydrogen, biomethane and HVO, offering private and public sector clients an opportunity to segregate food waste, lower their carbon footprint, and improve their green credentials.
20th November 2025