Mitie lands £18m waste and recycling contract at Manchester Airport

BusinessGreen· July 27, 2026

Mitie has secured a new waste and recycling contract at Manchester Airport valued at £18 million. This agreement underscores the ongoing demand for integrated waste management services within major transportation hubs. For the waste management sector, such high-value contracts highlight the importance of specialized facility management expertise in achieving operational efficiency and sustainability goals at scale.

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