THIRTY new jobs are being created as the owner of York vehicle hire company Autohorn acquires a commercial waste firm and relocates its headquarters to the city.

Richard Baines, chairman of Autohorn, based in Leeman Road, has invested a six-figure sum in Ilkley-based BusinessWaste.co.uk, which specialises in environmentally friendly waste disposal.

The new investment, and a planned annual turnover of £5.9 million for Business Waste, will see the creation of up to 30 new jobs in the York area as the business relocates to purpose build premises also in Leeman Road.

Mr Baines said: "We pride ourselves on being a long-established environmentally-friendly company, and Business Waste is the perfect match for us.

"Their competitive prices and green credentials are an exciting combination that can only lead to further company growth.

"I love York, and I want our city to be the greenest in the world, and that made us want to be part of the Business Waste success story."

Launched in 2013 by Ilkley-based businessmen Mark Hall and Jonny Ratcliffe, Business Waste has grown rapidly to challenge established industry leaders in a competitive market in a bid to reduce waste being sent to Britain's already close-to-capacity landfill sites and helps its clients to increase their recycling levels.

Mr Hall said the planned growth in terms of staff numbers and revenues "wouldn't be possible without the help of Richard Baines and Autohorn", adding: "They've allowed us to move to our new base in York, and their faith in us means we can take Business Waste to the next level."

As part of its expansion, Business Waste has already recruited David Adams as its new managing director and shareholder.

Mr Adams, who joins the business from Veolia and Green Star, said: "I was offered a great opportunity to join this team, and I'll be overseeing Business Waste as it uses a superb mix of innovation, technology and good old-fashioned customer care to make waste management better, not just in York, but across the whole country.

"They may be the new boys in the trade, but they've already proved that they're more than a match for the industry big boys."

Autohorn already provides 100 jobs locally, and chairman Mr Baines says he is delighted that his investment in Business Waste is going to create more employment opportunities.

He said: "We can't wait to start working with Business Waste. They're a young, energetic company and a credit to Yorkshire.

"We're certain they're going to be world-beaters, and we want our city to be at the very heart of it."