Avena Group

Avena Group is a leading provider of secure and sustainable end-of-life disposal solutions for textiles, paper, and tech. Avena has over 15 years’ experience and nationwide coverage. Operating to internationally recognised standards (including ISO 9001 for quality and ISO 14001 for environment), Avena delivers fully audited, bespoke solutions for each client.

Through this partnership, BAGMA members can rely on Avena as a single specialist to safely handle all end‑of‑life materials, including confidential paper waste (SecurAll), textiles and branded items (SecureBrand), and IT equipment (SecureTech). Ensuring full compliance with data protection and environmental legislation, robust brand protection, and environmental responsibility at every step. All services include detailed audit trails and official Certificates of Destruction for your records, giving you total peace of mind.

SecurAll – Secure paper shredding and recycling:

The Benefits:

  • Lockable collection consoles: Lockable units places at your site to keep sensitive documents secure until collection.
  • Schedule collections: Regular, reliable pick‑ups supported by full audit trails and Certificates of Destruction, ensuring compliance with GDPR and other regulations.
  • Zero-to-landfill policy: 100% of shredded paper is recycled, supporting your sustainability goals.

SecureBrand – Secure destruction of textile and branded items:

The Benefits:

  • Nationwide textile collections: Convenient UK-wide collections of end-of-life uniforms, workwear, PPE and branded items, protecting your brand from misuse.
  • Destruction beyond recognition: Items are destroyed beyond recognition, eliminating the risk of resale, misuse, or brand fraud.
  • Circular repurposing – All textiles are diverted from landfill and where possible are remanufactured or repurposed into further‑life products (i.e., insulation, geotextiles, and reinforced concrete) achieving zero textile waste to landfill and strengthening sustainability credentials.

SecureTech – IT asset destruction:

The Benefits:

  • Secure hardware destruction: Professional handling and destruction of hard drives, computers, mobile devices and more, ensuring complete security for your business
  • Guaranteed data security: All devices are destroyed so that no data is recoverable, meeting GDPR obligations and eliminating the risk of data breaches.
  • WEEE-compliant recycling: Electronic waste is processed in line with WEEE regulations and best‑practice environmental standards.

For more information on Avena Group please get in touch with Kimberley Ruddock via 07562 615465 kimberley.ruddock@avenagroup.co.uk

Please make sure to quote your BAGMA Membership number or mention BAGMA when reaching out to the Avena Team.