Squosh provides a mobile waste‑compaction service for communal bins, using hydraulic units to compress household waste bags and increase bin capacity by over 50 %. It operates weekly in sync with council collections, offers 24‑hour reactive compaction, on‑site decontamination and bin‑rotation to improve recycling recovery and lower collection frequency for housing associations, local authorities and other high‑density property managers.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Communal bin stores frequently overflow, causing missed collections, resident complaints, increased pest activity, and higher waste‑collection vehicle mileage, which drives up operational costs and carbon emissions.
Solution
Squosh delivers a mobile waste‑compaction service that mechanically removes excess air from household waste bags, boosting bin capacity by more than 50 %. The company operates a proactive weekly schedule aligned with council collection days and offers a 24‑hour reactive response for unexpected overflows. Integrated decontamination removes non‑recyclables from recycling containers, improving material recovery rates. A bin‑rotation protocol places the emptiest containers at the front of the store, encouraging efficient use and reducing floor dumping. Weekend service addresses peak waste volumes, maintaining consistent bin hygiene throughout high‑traffic periods. By reducing the frequency of external collections, the service lowers disposal fees and associated CO₂ emissions while preserving compliance with local waste‑management regulations.
Target Audience
Primary customers include housing associations, local authorities, commercial landlords, healthcare facilities, and student accommodation providers that manage high‑density communal waste streams.
Features
- Hydraulic compacting unit that lifts bins off the ground, preventing wheel damage while compressing waste bags up to 50 % more volume
- Automated weekly service cadence synchronized with municipal collection calendars
- 24‑hour next‑day reactive compacting SLA for missed‑collection emergencies
- On‑site decontamination workflow that separates non‑recyclables and salvages reusable materials
- Bin‑rotation algorithm that positions the most empty bins at the front to optimize user access and reduce floor dumping
- Dedicated weekend deployment to handle seasonal or event‑driven waste surges
- Compliance‑focused handling procedures that meet UK waste‑carrier licensing and environmental standards