Schönmackers

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).

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

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)

Keywords

• Waste management services
• Recycling services
• Municipal waste collection
• Container rental services
• Hazardous waste disposal

Headquarters

HQ city

Kempen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices14 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. 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)
2. Commercial and Industrial Waste Services: Waste management services for businesses and commercial enterprises including container services and specialized disposal
3. Value Recycling Center Operations (Wertstoffhöfe): Operation of recycling centers where citizens and businesses can dispose of various waste types for a fee
4. Container Services: Sale and rental of containers for commercial and construction projects through container shop

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core 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

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered regional, minor and strategic.

• LANKES Entsorgung und StädtereinigungregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 March 2026Partnership 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-ServiceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 12 May 2025Partnership 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. KGregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 May 2025Partnership 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)strategicTechnology or Integration · 1 March 2025Digitalization 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

Emerging 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

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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