1 active UK companies are classified under wholesale of waste and scrap (SIC code 5157), a specialised sector. This sector falls under Section G — Wholesale and retail trade — of the UK Standard Industrial Classification. 1000% of active companies were formed before 2000, reflecting the sector's deep roots in the UK economy. The average company in this sector is 54.0 years old, suggesting established and stable operators.
Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, June 2026
A mature, established sector with companies averaging 54 years.
There are 1 active companies classified under SIC code 5157 (Wholesale of waste and scrap) in the UK, out of 11 total registered.
SIC code 5157 stands for "Wholesale of waste and scrap". It belongs to Section G — Wholesale and retail trade of the UK Standard Industrial Classification.
Company locations vary across the UK.
The average active wholesale of waste and scrap company in the UK is 54 years old, with the oldest registration dating back to 1950.
Our database contains 6 data signals across 4 categories for active wholesale of waste and scrap companies. The largest category is Financial with 2 signals from 1 government sources.
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