At Stansted Airport, with around 80,000 passengers per day, even small amounts of litter quickly scale into a costly challenge.

During our recent Gumdrop service visit, we:

• Serviced 22 bins
• Collected 4.4kg of gum waste
• Delivered a solution saving £1,500 per bin annually in cleaning costs

Below is an image of all the waste collected in Gumdrops bins in just one month. 

Without Gumdrop, this waste would have been:

• Stuck to floors
• Stuck under chairs and tables
• Spat into urinals causing blockages
• Put into general waste streams heading to landfill

Closed Loop

All collected gum is recycled into Gum-tec, creating a fully circular process. See the shoe below? The sole was made entirely from gum waste collected in Amsterdam.

The Result?

A cleaner airport, lower cleaning costs, and a practical step toward sustainability—without disrupting operations.

“Since partnering with Gumdrop Ltd in 2022, we have seen a significant and sustained reduction in chewing gum deposits across Stansted Airport. 

The introduction of Gumdrop bins in key passenger areas has made a clear and positive impact, reducing the amount of gum our cleaning teams need to remove and improving the overall appearance of our floors. 

Gumdrop have been consistently supportive throughout our partnership, working closely with us and continuing to explore innovative solutions that help us further minimise gum-related issues on site.

Their commitment and collaborative approach have been invaluable in enhancing both cleanliness standards and the passenger experience at Stansted”

CLEANING QUALITY & COMPLIANCE MANAGER