The reputation of Garrity & Co is second to none in the area of waste oil collections. Recyc-Oil Ltd still trades as Garrity & Co, because, in the north east, the name is synonymous with service, reliability and professionalism. This reputation is important to Recyc-Oil Ltd, and we continue to deliver the same quality of service, whilst investing in the business to keep it ahead of legislative requirements.

The acquisition has strengthened the skill base of the company by the addition of chemical industry, marketing and administration experience; which has helped us to secure our Pollution, Prevention and Control permit and meet the increasing demand for risk assessments and procedures.
We’re proud of our reputation, it’s built on a solid history of growth and development.

1980s

1980:
Business started from sub-let premises with very small tank storage capacity.
1984:
Garrity & Co bought a freehold property in Middlesbrough, obtained a Waste Management Licence, and developed a small-scale storage facility.
1985:
First tanker driver employed.
1986:
Garrity & Co became established with Tees and Hartlepool Ports for shipping work, (bilge water disposal). Customer recommendations started to increase.

1990s

1993:
Bought and developed its present 0.56 acre site and employed its second tanker driver.
1994:
Installed steam plant to process incoming liquid waste and began to produce a semi-recycled oil.
1996:
Improved filtration system which improved the quality of the recovered fuel oil. Employed third tanker driver.
1998:
Continued to grow customer base and develop new waste disposal services utilising improved plant and equipment.

2000s

2004:
Garrity constructed a new purpose built boiler house and installed a larger steam boiler.
2005:
Back-up boiler acquired.
2006:
Garrity & Co acquired by Recyc-Oil Ltd Seamless transfer of business achieved Pollution Prevention & Control Permit applied for.
2007:
New analytical equipment installed to ensure quality performance; PPC permit achieved Fourth tanker driver employed and new vehicle acquired.
2008:
New waste oil barge ‘Erimus Star’ added to the fleet, enabling Recyc-Oil Ltd to remove ships bilge and engine sludge from the riverside of vessels when jetty access is restricted.
Full time Skipper employed and existing employees trained to offer flexibility
Processing capacity doubled to manage increased throughput.

The Future

Continue to provide a quality service to businesses in the north east. Develop business and diversify into other waste streams through acquisitions and joint ventures.