Leading waste management company transforms multi-site operations with comprehensive service partnership
Today we, Evolve Waste Solutions, announce our new partnership with Mleczko Delikatesy, delivering exceptional results across cost savings (30%+ annual), environmental performance and service reliability.
Mleczko Delikatesy is a well-established Polish food retailer that began in 1996 when founder Władysław Mleczko identified an opportunity to provide high-quality Polish products at competitive prices in London’s underserved market. What started as a single shop in Shepherds Bush has grown into a thriving family business now operated by Władysław and his two sons, Michael and Tony. Today, Mleczko operates a network of 13 stores across London and surrounding areas, complemented by their own bakery and butchery, providing fresh food products to the Polish community and beyond.
Comprehensive Waste Audits Drive Immediate Impact
The partnership began with Evolve conducting detailed waste audits across the Mleczko sites to evaluate existing waste management setups. These comprehensive assessments identified significant opportunities for cost optimisation while ensuring full compliance with the UK’s new Simpler Recycling legislation requirements.
“Our thorough audit process allowed us to understand the unique needs of each Mleczko location,” said Dominik Kopec, Evolve Waste Solutions. “We were able to identify where their current systems weren’t delivering optimal value and implement tailored solutions that would drive both environmental and financial benefits.”
Environmental Performance Reaches New Heights
Since partnering with Evolve, Mleczko has seen remarkable improvements in their environmental impact. Recycling rates have increased across all sites (from 10% to over 40%), supported by comprehensive training that have enhanced staff understanding and engagement with sustainable waste practices.
The partnership has emphasised the significant benefits of working with a sustainable waste supplier, with Evolve providing ongoing education, reporting and support to maximise Mleczko’s environmental performance. This focus on sustainability aligns with growing corporate responsibility initiatives and regulatory requirements.
Substantial Cost Savings for Multi-Site Operations
Perhaps most notably, Mleczko has achieved savings of over 30% on their annual waste costs – a particularly impressive achievement for a large multi-site business where waste management can represent a significant operational expense. These savings have been realised without compromising service quality or environmental standards (which have in fact been improved).
“Achieving 30% cost savings across a complex multi-site operation demonstrates the value of our strategic and unique approach to waste management,” said Dominik Kopec, Evolve Waste Solutions. “We’re proud to deliver this level of financial impact while simultaneously improving environmental and service outcomes.”
Enhanced Communication and Partnership Approach
A key differentiator in the partnership has been Evolve’s commitment to direct, responsive communication. Mleczko now benefits from quick, easy and direct contact with Evolve’s operations team, ensuring genuine partnership and rapid resolution.
This represents a significant improvement over previous waste management arrangements, where communication challenges had created operational difficulties.
Outstanding Service Delivery Record
Since implementation, Evolve has maintained a 99% collection success rate across all Mleczko sites – a testament to the company’s operational excellence and commitment to reliable service delivery. This track record has provided Mleczko with confidence in their waste management operations and eliminated previous service disruptions.
“Our confidence in our new waste disposal provider, Evolve, enables us to dedicate more energy to our front-of-house operations. This adds significant value to our business and enhances the service our customers receive. Additionally, Evolve has allowed us to put sustainability at the core to our waste disposal processes, making us feel part of a society that recycles responsibly.” said Steven Wilson, Learning and Development Manager at Mleczko.
The partnership between Evolve and Mleczko demonstrates how strategic waste management partnerships can deliver exceptional value across multiple dimensions – cost, environmental impact and service reliability. As businesses face increasing pressure to optimise operations while meeting sustainability goals, partnerships like this showcase the potential for significant improvements through expert waste management services.
