About Squosh.

The leading mobile bin compacting service

The UK's first mobile compacting service dedicated to communal bins.

Our mission is to provide efficient, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly waste management solutions that address some of the most pressing challenges faced by landlords, property managers, business owners, and local authorities.

At Squosh Compacting Company, we are committed to making waste management smarter and more efficient. Whether you are a landlord, property manager, a business owner, or part of a local authority, we invite you to join us in this mission. Together, we can create cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable communities

Fixing the problems
of commercial bins & waste management

Environmental Impact

Reducing the number of waste collections not only lowers operational costs but also significantly cuts down on CO2 emissions with fewer collection journeys.

Customer Complaints

Putting a stop to overflowing bins reduces tenant complaints and can increase your tenancy renewal rates.

Missed Collections

By maximising bin space with our scheduled service, we ensure that bins are not overflowing, minimising the chances of missed collections due to inaccessible bins.

Pest Infestations

Overflowing bins attract pests and vermin. Squosh prevents infestations by compacting waste, maintaining bin hygiene, and ensuring timely collections to keep environments clean and pest-free.

Cost Savings

Handling excess waste often incurs additional costs. By preventing overflowing bins, we help our clients save money on extra waste removal services and potential fines.

meet The man behind the van

The Man Behind the Van

Eric started his first business at 17, hiring a mini-bus to take teenagers on seaside day trips and clubbers home after the bars had closed. Since then, he has gone on to start many more ventures.

He has also spent over a decade volunteering as a Business Mentor for The Prince’s Trust, where one of his mentees went on to win the prestigious Pride of Britain award. As the former Lead for Enterprise & Innovation, Eric helped more than 300 businesses and social enterprises to launch across the North West of England, ensuring they had access to funding, support and premises.

Eric is a qualified Business Advisor, an accomplished Business Mentor, and an accredited Business Coach with nearly 20 years of experience supporting others to develop their ideas and start their own businesses.

The Spark Behind Squosh

As featured in The Guardian (March 2025), Squosh was born out of Eric’s lived experience. Living on the 19th floor of a high-rise in Eccles, Greater Manchester, he grew frustrated as his block became a dumping ground for waste. Bins would be emptied on Friday and be overflowing again by Sunday. Sofas, tellies, and other bulky items would appear, making the bin store an eyesore.

Working at the time for his landlord, the housing association ForHousing, Eric was already leading innovation projects. He trialled a mobile compacting service in 2020 that proved effective. But after a restructure made his role redundant, he decided to take a leap of faith. At 60, he invested his modest redundancy and private pension into buying a van and machinery – and Squosh was born.

“Some people shout: ‘What are you doing with our bins?’ We make it look like the rubbish was never there. The lids close and the place is tidy. That’s all people want.” – Eric McBean, The Guardian

Squosh quickly gained momentum. The first customer was Pennine Care NHS Trust, followed by housing associations and other organisations. Within its first year, Squosh was shortlisted for national business awards and expanded its fleet to a second van.

To launch the business, Eric successfully pitched to investors while protecting his patent-pending idea and trademark business name.

Award-Winning Innovation

From day one, Squosh has been recognised as a game-changer in waste management. Our commitment to tackling overflowing bins, improving recycling rates, and reducing environmental impact has not gone unnoticed.

  • Most Innovative Waste Management Solution of the Year (2023) – celebrating Squosh’s pioneering approach to mobile bin store management.

  • Finalist – Innovation Entrepreneur of the Year (2024) – recognising founder Eric McBean’s vision and leadership.

  • Waste Management Solutions of the Year (2025) – awarded by Corporate LiveWire for our innovative and sustainable services.

  • Best Mobile Bin Compacting & Waste-Reduction Service (2025) – presented by SME News at the Business Elite Awards.

These awards highlight not only our innovation but also the positive difference Squosh makes for our customers and communities. They reflect the trust our clients place in us, the dedication of our team, and our mission to create cleaner, more sustainable spaces.

For us, recognition is not the end goal — it is proof that our model works. Each award strengthens our determination to grow Squosh nationwide, helping more organisations reduce waste costs, improve recycling rates, and contribute to net zero targets.