Fallen Stock & Farm Waste Collection in Essex
WMS Farm Services is a licensed fallen stock and animal by-product collection company based at Black Notley near Braintree, and it collects from farms, smallholdings, equestrian yards, butchers, food businesses and councils anywhere in Essex.
Essex is home. Our yard sits at Row Green in Black Notley, just outside Braintree, and farms and businesses across the county have relied on us for generations. Wherever you are in Essex, we can usually reach you quickly, often the same or the next day.
We collect fallen stock from farms and smallholdings, and handle animal by-product, food, liquid and trade waste for butchers, caterers, councils and commercial sites across the county. Every collection is fully licensed and handled professionally, with clear communication from start to finish.
Fallen stock collection in Essex at a glance
- Service
- Fallen stock and animal by-product collection, Categories 1, 2 and 3
- Area covered
- The whole of Essex, including Braintree, Chelmsford, Colchester, Witham, Halstead, Maldon
- Collected from
- Farms, smallholdings, equestrian yards, butchers, caterers, food businesses, councils and highways
- Based at
- Row Green, Bakers Lane, Black Notley, Braintree, Essex CM77 8QS
- To book a collection
- Call 01376 331136 or use the WMS Farm Services contact page
- Established
- 1890, family run for over 130 years
- Registered as
- W. Martin & Son Ltd, company number 07525681, VAT GB103101063
Why choose WMS in Essex
- Fully licensed animal by-product (ABP) collection & disposal
- A family business with over 130 years' experience
- Farms, food businesses, councils & commercial sites
- Clear communication and straightforward booking
What do we collect in Essex?
All ten WMS Farm Services collection services are available throughout Essex: fallen stock, agricultural and poultry waste, Category 3 butchers' waste, commercial food waste, international catering waste, liquid waste, bin tip and exchange, horse cremation, highway and public authority collections, and coastal incident response.
Fallen Stock Collection
Prompt, licensed collection of fallen stock from farms and smallholdings.
Agricultural & Poultry Waste
Compliant animal by-product collection for agricultural and poultry operations.
Category 3 Butchers Waste
Collection for butchers, abattoirs and food businesses.
Commercial Food Waste
Scheduled collection for restaurants, caterers and food businesses.
International Catering Waste
ICW collection for airports, ports and transport operators.
Liquid Waste Collection
Specialist tanker collection and disposal of liquid waste.
Bin Tip & Exchange
Reliable bin tip and exchange for ongoing waste management.
Horse Cremation
Dignified equine and horse cremation, commercial and agricultural.
Highway & Public Authority
Animal and waste collection for councils and highways.
Coastal Incident Response
Coastal animal recovery and incident response for authorities.
Which areas of Essex do we cover?
WMS Farm Services covers the whole of Essex, including Braintree, Chelmsford, Colchester, Witham, Halstead, Maldon, Great Dunmow, Saffron Walden, Coggeshall, Brentwood, Billericay and Harlow, together with the villages and farmland between them.
Being based in the heart of Essex means short collection times across the county, from the Dengie and the Blackwater to the Stour Valley and the M11 corridor. We work with livestock and arable farms, food businesses, abattoirs and public sector sites right across Essex.
Towns and areas we collect from across Essex:
WMS Farm Services also collects in the neighbouring counties: fallen stock collection in Suffolk, fallen stock collection in Hertfordshire, fallen stock collection in Cambridgeshire, fallen stock collection in Greater London. You can see every county WMS Farm Services covers on the areas page.
Essex fallen stock & waste collection
Do you cover the whole of Essex?
Yes. We are based in Black Notley near Braintree and cover the entire county, from Braintree, Chelmsford and Colchester to Maldon, Saffron Walden, Brentwood and Harlow, including the surrounding villages.
How quickly can you collect in Essex?
As Essex is our home county, collection times are short. We can usually arrange a prompt collection, often the same or next day. Call 01376 331136 and we will give you a clear idea of timing.
Are you licensed to handle animal by-products?
Yes. WMS Farm Services is a licensed operator handling Category 1, 2 and 3 animal by-products, with collection, transport and disposal carried out in line with the relevant regulations.
What do you collect across Essex?
Fallen stock, agricultural and poultry waste, Category 3 butchers' waste, commercial and international catering food waste and liquid waste, plus bin tip and exchange, horse cremation and coastal incident response.
Do you work with Essex farms and commercial sites?
Both. We work with farms, smallholdings and equestrian yards alongside butchers, caterers, food businesses, councils and commercial sites throughout Essex.
How much does fallen stock collection cost in Essex?
Collection is quoted per job. The price depends on the species and size of the animal, how many need collecting and where you are in Essex. Call WMS Farm Services on 01376 331136 and you will be given a price before anything is booked in.
How do I book a fallen stock collection in Essex?
Call 01376 331136 or send an enquiry through the WMS Farm Services contact page. Tell us where you are in Essex, what needs collecting and how much of it, and we will confirm the collection and the timing with you.
Arrange a collection in Essex
Call our team or send an enquiry and we'll arrange a prompt, licensed collection.