Schönmackers
Schönmackers is a privately-held German waste management and recycling company headquartered in Kempen, NRW, operating 20+ locations with 850 vehicles and 1,700+ employees to serve nearly 1 million properties across the region.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1983
- HeadquartersKempen, Germany
- Headcount1,001–5,000
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingServices
What Schönmackers does
Schönmackers is a privately-held German waste management and recycling company headquartered in Kempen, North Rhine-Westphalia, operating under a GmbH & Co. KG structure. The company runs 20+ locations across the NRW region with a fleet of approximately 850 vehicles, managing more than 3.3 million containers that serve nearly 1 million properties. With over 1,700 employees, Schönmackers holds Entsorgungsfachbetrieb certification under German federal waste law and ISO 50001 energy management certification, supplying collection, recycling, and disposal services to municipal clients, commercial enterprises, and private households.
The company's service portfolio spans container-based waste collection, material recycling, hazardous waste handling, and value-recovery across organic and inorganic waste streams. Digital customer touchpoints include the MüllALARM reminder app, and the company has invested in on-site sustainability infrastructure including a photovoltaic installation at its Goch site commissioned in March 2025. Revenue is generated primarily through long-term municipal collection contracts, supplemented by commercial waste services for industrial customers such as BYK Additives and by fees from individual property owners across its service area.
Since 2017, Schönmackers has pursued a roll-up consolidation strategy, completing acquisitions of Weisgerber, Tretau, de Loreyn, Habold, and LEU/Opwis (2022). The company is pursuing operational digitalization through a partnership with EDGITAL, a HOCHTIEF subsidiary, announced in March 2025, alongside a new €7M+ facility investment in Mechernich and leadership expansion including the September 2024 addition of Sabrina Michelbrink. Concurrently, the company is rationalizing its footprint through scheduled site closures in Aldenhoven (June 2025), Niederkrüchten (December 2025), and Kleve (May 2026).
Schönmackers firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Schönmackers
- Legal name
- Schönmackers Umweltdienste GmbH & Co. KG
- Website
- https://schoenmackers.de
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1983
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1,001–5,000 employees
- Short description
- Schönmackers is a privately-held German waste management and recycling company headquartered in Kempen, NRW, operating 20+ locations with 850 vehicles and 1,700+ employees to serve nearly 1 million properties across the region.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Schönmackers industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Waste Management & Recycling Services
- NAICS
- Waste Collection (5621), Hazardous Waste Collection (562112), Waste Collection (56211)
- SIC
- Refuse Systems (4953), Hazardous Waste Management (4955)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Industrial Non-hazardous Waste Collection & Hauling (EUAIAGAB)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Industrial Hazardous Waste Services (Manufacturing, Refineries, Metals, Automotive) (EUAIAFAG), Hazardous Waste & Universal Waste Handling (Batteries, Lamps, Aerosols) (BPABALAE)
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Where Schönmackers is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Kempen
- HQ country
- Germany
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices14 records
Markets served
Schönmackers business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Municipal Waste Collection Services: Core revenue from managing waste collection for municipalities across NRW - including residual waste, bio waste, paper, glass, and packaging (Gelbe Tonne/Sack)
- Commercial and Industrial Waste Services: Waste management services for businesses and commercial enterprises including container services and specialized disposal
- Value Recycling Center Operations (Wertstoffhöfe): Operation of recycling centers where citizens and businesses can dispose of various waste types for a fee
- Container Services: Sale and rental of containers for commercial and construction projects through container shop
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Freemium | Monthly | Free basic services for citizens including MüllALARM App, Abfallkalender, Sperrmüll registration, and Yellow bag/tonne ordering |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Wertstoffhof disposal fees for various waste types |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels6 records
Schönmackers product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Schönmackers is a certified waste management specialist company (Entsorgungsfachbetrieb) operating across North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW), Germany. It provides municipal waste collection (residual waste, bio-waste, paper, glass, light packaging via Gelbe Tonne/Sack), operates physical recycling centers (Wertstoffhöfe), and delivers commercial/industrial waste services including container rental and construction debris disposal. The company manages more than 3.3 million containers across nearly one million properties using a fleet of 850 vehicles at 20+ locations.
Product overview
Schönmackers is a waste management and recycling company operating as a unified service platform with multiple integrated offerings. The core offerings include municipal waste collection (residual waste, bio-waste, paper, yellow bags/bins), operation of recycling centers (Wertstoffhöfe), and commercial disposal services. Digital products include the MüllALARM App for collection schedules and reminders, an eANV Portal for hazardous waste documentation, and a Containershop for ordering waste containers. ServicePLUS provides fee-based assistance services. The company also operates specialized services including Canal TV Inspection, Chemical-Physical Treatment facilities, and a partnership with Rewindo for PVC window recycling. The company manages over 3.3 million containers across nearly one million properties in NRW.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- ServicePLUS: Additional services for private customers including help with containers, bulky waste collection, and loading services
Products and services
- MüllALARM App Free smartphone application providing waste collection schedules, push notifications for schedule changes, reminder functions for up to ten locations, and access to disposal tips and services for private citizens and businesses across NRW.
- ServicePLUS Fee-based add-on service for private customers that provides hands-on assistance with moving bins/containers, unscheduled emptying, and direct property collection of bulky waste and e-scrap.
- Wertstoffhöfe (Recycling Centers) Physical recycling centers accepting scrap metal, green waste, construction debris, bulky waste, tires, and electronic waste from private households and small commercial enterprises at multiple locations across NRW.
- Containershop Digital portal for ordering containers for private and commercial customers, enabling quick selection and ordering for various waste management projects.
- SACK (Construction Waste Sack Solution) All-inclusive solution for do-it-yourself enthusiasts and small commercial projects or construction sites with limited space for mixed construction waste.
- Kanal-TV (Canal TV Inspection) Camera inspection service for sewer and canal systems to identify blockages, damage, or structural issues, offered to municipalities and businesses.
- Chemical-Physical Treatment Plant Waste treatment facility for processing various waste streams using chemical and physical treatment methods at the company's processing sites.
- eANV Portal Electronic waste documentation portal for hazardous waste disposal, featuring self-service terminals for drivers to electronically sign accompanying documents for regulatory compliance.
Quantifiable outcome
- 3.3+ million containers managed in single system
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use Schönmackers
Customer profileNamed customers6 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Schönmackers technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration4 records
Feature3 records
Schönmackers partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Four partnerships are on record, tiered regional, minor and strategic.
- LANKES Entsorgung und StädtereinigungregionalPartnership to support collection of light packaging (Gelbe Tonne/Gelber Sack) in Rhein-Kreis Neuss. Schönmackers remains main contractor responsible for disposal services.
- Rewindo GmbH Fenster-Recycling-ServiceminorPartnership as part of Rewindo's nationwide recycling network for PVC windows. Schönmackers operates 7 collection points for small quantities of old PVC windows as part of the bring system.
- LANKES Entsorgung GmbH & Co. KGregionalPartnership for E-Schrott (e-waste), green waste (Grünschnitt), and bulky waste (Sperrmüll) collection in the municipality of Brüggen. LANKES acts as a sub-contractor while Schönmackers remains the main contractor responsible for disposal services.
- EDGITAL (HOCHTIEF subsidiary)strategicDigitalization partnership with HOCHTIEF subsidiary EDGITAL starting March 2025. Partnership focuses on digital solutions for municipal infrastructure maintenance combined with disposal services.
Scale indicators8 records
Recent moves11 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Schönmackers competitors and assessment
Company assessmentEmerging players
- Stork Technical Services (waste services): Industrial services provider offering waste management solutions including hazardous waste handling and industrial cleaning. Comparable in chemical-physical treatment and eANV-style regulatory documentation services.
Broad incumbents
- PreZero: Recycling and environmental services arm of the Schwarz Group operating nationwide in Germany. Comparable via municipal and commercial waste collection plus Wertstoffhof-style recycling points.
- REMONDIS: Germany's largest privately-held waste and recycling company, offering municipal collection, commercial waste services, and recycling across all of Germany. Directly comparable to Schönmackers in municipal and commercial waste collection but operates at national scale.
- Veolia Deutschland: German subsidiary of global waste and water utility offering municipal and hazardous waste services, recycling, and industrial services. Comparable across hazardous waste handling and municipal contracts.
- ALBA Group: Major German recycling and waste services group operating throughout Germany with municipal and commercial offerings. Comparable in municipal contract focus and recycling center (Wertstoffhof-style) operations.
Direct peers
- Lobbe Industrieservice: Mid-sized German industrial and hazardous waste services company providing waste collection, treatment, and recycling to industrial and commercial clients. Comparable in industrial and hazardous waste handling including eANV-style documentation.
- Tönsmeier Gruppe: Regional German waste management and recycling company with similar municipal collection contracts, container services, and recycling center operations. Comparable regional scale and service mix to Schönmackers.
Regional players
- Stadtreinigung Hamburg (SRH): Municipal waste management company serving the Hamburg metropolitan area with collection, recycling centers, and hazardous waste handling. Comparable business model focused on a single German state but geographically distinct from Schönmackers.
- Becker Umweltdienste: Regional waste management provider offering collection, container services, and recycling center operations in parts of NRW. Comparable in service portfolio but smaller regional footprint than Schönmackers.
- KURZ Recycling GmbH & Co. KG: Regional Bavarian waste management company offering municipal collection, Wertstoffhof-equivalent recycling centers, and commercial waste services. Comparable service profile but different German state focus.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Schönmackers social profiles
Digital presenceSchönmackers compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance1 record
Schönmackers financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Schönmackers leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
Schönmackers subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries3 records
Schönmackers funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Schönmackers M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Schönmackers
What does Schönmackers do?
Schönmackers is a certified waste management specialist company (Entsorgungsfachbetrieb) operating across North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW), Germany. It provides municipal waste collection (residual waste, bio-waste, paper, glass, light packaging via Gelbe Tonne/Sack), operates physical recycling centers (Wertstoffhöfe), and delivers commercial/industrial waste services including container rental and construction debris disposal. The company manages more than 3.3 million containers across nearly one million properties using a fleet of 850 vehicles at 20+ locations.
Is Schönmackers a public or private company?
Schönmackers is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was Schönmackers founded?
Schönmackers was founded in 1983. It employs 1,001 to 5,000 people.
Where is Schönmackers based?
Schönmackers is headquartered in Kempen, Germany, in the Europe region.
How does Schönmackers make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Municipal Waste Collection Services are the primary driver. The others are commercial and Industrial Waste Services, value Recycling Center Operations (Wertstoffhöfe) and container Services.
Who are Schönmackers's main competitors?
Stork Technical Services (waste services) is listed as an emerging player. Broad incumbents are PreZero, REMONDIS, Veolia Deutschland and ALBA Group. Direct peers are Lobbe Industrieservice and Tönsmeier Gruppe. Regional players are Stadtreinigung Hamburg (SRH), Becker Umweltdienste and KURZ Recycling GmbH & Co. KG.
Does Schönmackers have an API?
No public API is recorded for Schönmackers.
What industry is Schönmackers in?
Schönmackers's product category is Waste Management & Recycling Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EUAIAGAB, Industrial Non-hazardous Waste Collection & Hauling, with a secondary code of EUAIAFAG, Industrial Hazardous Waste Services (Manufacturing, Refineries, Metals, Automotive). Its NAICS code is 5621 and its SIC code is 4953.