A leading Somerset waste removal firm has been awarded a prestigious Bronze Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) accreditation in praise of its high standards (July 2025).
S Roberts Group, in Bridgwater, Somerset has been presented with the award for its fleet operations, which cover safety, efficiency and environmental protection.
Director of Waste Management at S Roberts Group, which celebrates its 95th anniversary this year, Beccy Roberts, said: “As part of our ongoing commitment to road safety, we are delighted to announce the achievement of our FORS Bronze. 
“A special thank you goes to our Office Manager, Natasha Butcher and Transport Manager, Paul Callow for putting in all the hard work that has led to this achievement.
“This wonderful accreditation will help us move forward in setting higher standards for safety, efficiency, environmental protection and overall excellence in fleet operations. It will provide support to the team and improve our training development too.”
FORS is the UK’s leading accreditation scheme and since it was launched in 2008 nearly 5,000 businesses nationwide have achieved its standards. More than just an accreditation, it ensures fleet operations are legally compliant, safe and efficient.
S Roberts Group’s wealth of experience spans more than 95 years. It’s also one of the South West’s leading waste management companies. It provides specialist industry and geographical knowledge to advise commercial and domestic clients on the best possible waste solutions.
Based in Bridgwater, Somerset, the third-generation firm is run by the founder, Sammy Roberts’ granddaughters, Beccy and her sister Vicky Owens, who took over the business from their father, Terry, in 2004.
The dedicated and friendly team work closely in partnership with clients to ensure health and safety standards are maintained and to deliver an efficient and environmentally conscious service.
S Roberts Group holds its environmental considerations and solutions at the core of its business and adheres to these when advising and making decisions on the management of waste, resources, emissions and transport.
It also offers skip, tipper and plant hire, bulk earth moving, grab hire, recycled aggregates and demolition services for domestic and commercial clients across the South West, as well as professional asbestos sampling, surveys, removal and encapsulation.
For further details, please call 01278 422521 or visit www.srobertsandson.co.uk.
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