East London Waste Authority has awarded a new 10.25-year waste management contract.
Valued at £183 million, the deal will see Veolia deliver services starting in December 2027, with the option of a five-year extension.
Veolia will operate two waste transfer stations and four reuse and recycling centres across the London boroughs of Barking and Dagenham, Havering, Newham, and Redbridge.
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Richard Kirkman, chief executive officer for Veolia UK, said: "I am delighted to announce this new contract with ELWA, which will deliver high-quality and modern services that place community benefit at the forefront.
"Our ambition is to help build a more resilient circular economy by maximising resource recovery, reducing waste and strengthening environmental security for the communities we serve."
The contract focuses on boosting recycling rates and upgrading key infrastructure.
Veolia plans to redevelop both transfer stations to include pre-treatment sorting, which will extract more recyclable materials from bulky waste. The company will also aim to cut costs through operational improvements and by using its own in-house haulage division.
A key part of the agreement is community investment, with more than £5 million earmarked for social value initiatives. This includes local employment opportunities, training programmes, school outreach, community funding, and embracing local supply chains.
The contract will also fund an education, communications, and outreach team, who will work closely with ELWA.
In the first five years alone, more than £50,000 will be invested in community and school biodiversity projects. There will also be a focus on public engagement and education, supported by a new education centre and stronger reuse facilities at Jenkins Lane Reuse and Recycling Centre.
The centre will offer affordable reused goods and promote sustainable behaviour.
Mr Kirkman said: "Our business is deeply embedded in the local areas we serve and our investment in people and infrastructure will support ELWA in achieving both its environmental and social goals. We look forward to working together to drive continuous improvement, unlock the value of resources, advance circular economy solutions and support inclusive economic growth."
Cllr Jo Blackman, chair of ELWA, said: "I am pleased to announce the award of our RHRRC contract to Veolia following a highly competitive procurement process. This is a critical part of the modernisation of our waste services in East London – improving the service to residents, making use of the latest technology and minimising our environmental impact."
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