What Van Kaathoven does

Van Kaathoven is a regional waste management services company founded in 1960 and headquartered in Uden, Netherlands, with six operational branches across the North Brabant and Limburg provinces. The company is a subsidiary of Ortessa Groep BV, a family-controlled waste conglomerate (Van Gansewinkel family) that employs roughly 250 people and generates approximately €50 million in group revenue. Van Kaathoven itself employs approximately 200 staff and operates a fleet that includes a 100% electric Volvo FE Electric collection truck deployed on PMD routes with Gemeente Meierijstad and EURO 6-compliant trucks for broader operations.

The company's service portfolio is organized into three core lines: Afvalbeheer (managed waste services), Afvalinzameling (collection), and Afvalverwerking (processing and recycling). Products include rolcontainers (240L, 660L, 1100L subscription units priced from €9.55 to €39.60/month), kluscontainers (2.5m3-12m3 drop-off containers for projects), confidential product destruction, agricultural film collection, and household curbside collection. In 2022 the company co-developed Dar!n, a modular circular collection system built with CSU from recycled wood and FSC-certified cardboard, targeting education, business, government, and healthcare verticals. The company also co-owns the 'Open Over Afval' industry transparency platform with parent Ortessa.

Van Kaathoven serves a diversified customer base across at least eleven verticals (automotive, agriculture, construction, hospitality, logistics, education, government, manufacturing, retail, business services, healthcare) plus residential consumers. Revenue mechanics combine recurring rolcontainer subscriptions, project-based drop-off rentals, and municipal contracts. Named enterprise customers include Vobra Special Petfoods (since 1992), Oté, TVE Reclameproducties, Sligro, IBN, Paaspop festival, and PSV (official sponsor and waste provider). Distribution mixes dedicated account managers for Brabant and Limburg regions with a self-serve webshop and an inside sales team handling inbound quote requests. Go-to-market channels include field enterprise sales, e-commerce, and participation in the OpenWaste cooperative for centralized city-center logistics.

Name

Van Kaathoven

Legal name

Van Kaathoven

Website

https://vankaathovengroep.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Van Kaathoven is a regional Dutch waste management company serving businesses, municipalities, and households across North Brabant and Limburg with collection, recycling, and container rental services, operating as part of Ortessa Groep.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Waste Management Services

NAICS

Solid Waste Collection (562111), Other Waste Collection (562119), Other Nonhazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal (562219), Waste Collection (56211)

SIC

Refuse Systems (4953), Sanitary Services (4950)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Non-hazardous Waste Collection & Hauling (EUAIAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Container Rental, Delivery & Servicing (Carts/Bins) (BPALAAAG), Compactor, Container & Roll-off Services (Rental, Service & Logistics) (EUAIAGAC), Waste, Recycling & Circularity (On-site Programs) (BPABAAAL), Source-Separated Organics (SSO) Collection & Hauling (EUAIAEAA)

Keywords

• Waste collection services
• Waste management solutions
• Recycling services
• Container rental
• Circular economy

Headquarters

HQ city

Eindhoven

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Container Subscription Services: Recurring subscription-based waste collection services for businesses, including rolcontainers (roll containers) for various waste streams such as paper, cardboard, residual waste, glass, and plastics. Services are contracted on a periodic emptying basis (weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly).
2. Container Rental (One-time/Project): One-time rental of kluscontainers (drop-off containers) and afzetcontainers for construction, renovation, and temporary projects. Customers order via the webshop for specific project needs.
3. Household Waste Collection: Household waste collection services, including curbside collection programs, as well as municipal contracts for residential waste streams.
4. Product Destruction Services: Confidential product destruction services for businesses, customized to customer requirements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Van Kaathoven provides integrated waste management services — collection, transportation, processing, and recycling — for businesses, municipalities, and households across the North Brabant and Limburg regions of the Netherlands. The company offers physical container products (rolcontainers 240L-1100L and kluscontainers 2.5m3-12m3) via a self-serve webshop and dedicated enterprise sales, alongside specialized services such as confidential product destruction, agricultural film recycling, and residential curbside collection programs. Operations are supported by a fleet of electric and EURO 6 collection trucks, advanced sorting facilities, and proprietary systems including the Dar!n circular collection platform.

Product overview

Van Kaathoven offers a comprehensive waste management service portfolio comprising three core service areas: Afvalbeheer (waste management solutions), Afvalinzameling (waste collection), and Afvalverwerking (waste processing/recycling). The company provides physical products including Rolcontainers (roll containers in 240L, 660L, and 1100L sizes) and Kluscontainers (drop-off containers in 2.5m3 to 12m3 sizes) available through their webshop. Additional services include Productvernietiging (confidential product destruction), Landbouwfolie (agricultural film recycling), and Huis-aan-huis Inzameling (residential collection). The company also offers the Dar!n circular collection system, a co-creation with CSU featuring modular units for various sectors. Services cover multiple waste types including residual waste, paper/cardboard, construction waste, glass, wood, green waste, plastics, and hazardous waste.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Afvalbeheer (Waste Management) Total waste management solutions providing complete management of all waste streams for businesses across the North Brabant and Limburg service area.
• Afvalinzameling (Waste Collection) Collection of household, business, industrial, construction and demolition waste, and old paper and cardboard — from container rental to complete event services.
• Afvalverwerking (Waste Processing) Sustainable processing, recycling, and valorization of reusable raw materials and plastics, including compost orders and waste-separation support.
• Rolcontainers (Roll Containers) Subscription-based roll containers available in 240L, 660L, and 1100L sizes for commercial and residential use, supporting waste streams including paper, cardboard, and residual waste.
• Kluscontainers (Drop-off Containers) Pay-as-you-go drop-off containers available in 2.5m3, 6m3, 9m3, and 12m3 sizes for construction, renovation, garden projects, and one-time use, ordered via the webshop.
• Productvernietiging (Product Destruction) Confidential product destruction service for businesses with destruction processes customized to customer requirements.
• Landbouwfolie (Agricultural Film) Collection Collection and recycling service for agricultural plastic film, targeting farms, nurseries, and horticulture operations in Brabant and Limburg.
• Huis-aan-huis Inzameling (House-to-House Collection) Residential curbside waste collection services for households in the North Brabant and Limburg service area.
• Dar!n Circular Collection System Modular circular collection units co-developed with CSU, featuring natural-finish bases and lids made from waste wood and boxes made from FSC/PEFC certified cardboard, deployed across educational institutions, businesses, government, and healthcare facilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Field collection staff (beladers) received a customer satisfaction rating of 8.6
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments11 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• OpenWaste CooperativecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Van Kaathoven is a founding member of the OpenWaste Cooperative, a collaborative initiative of 12 Dutch waste collection companies. The cooperative enables centralized, neutral waste collection vehicles for city center logistics, reducing traffic, CO2 emissions, NOx, and fine dust. The goal is to serve 40 cities by 2025 with emission-free urban logistics.
• IT4KidsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVan Kaathoven partners with IT4Kids, a foundation that gives used IT equipment a second life. Old hardware is donated, contributing to sports opportunities for children in need. This partnership supports both environmental sustainability (reducing e-waste) and social impact.
• CSU (Schoonmaakbedrijf CSU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVan Kaathoven and CSU co-created the Dar!n circular waste collection system. CSU provides cleaning staff training on waste and raw materials, while Van Kaathoven handles collection. The system uses modular units with bases and lids made from waste wood, and boxes made from FSC/PEFC certified cardboard.
• PSV (Philips Sport Vereniging)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerVan Kaathoven has been an official sponsor of PSV since July 2019 for a four-year term, and also provides waste management services at the Philips Stadion and PSV Campus De Herdgang. The partnership emphasizes shared red and white colors and joint sustainability initiatives.
• Lammertyn.netminorOthersOrtessa (parent company of Van Kaathoven) acquired Lammertyn.net, a specialist in household and business waste collection in Belgium. The company has over 30 employees and 20 vehicles, serving approximately 25 municipalities. The acquisition was completed on August 20.
• IBN (Integrale Bedrijven Noordoost-Brabant)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIBN is a social enterprise and one of the largest employers in Uden. Van Kaathoven works with IBN, reflecting shared values of community engagement and social responsibility in the region.
• Gemeente MeierijstadcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerVan Kaathoven partners with Gemeente Meierijstad on sustainability initiatives including deploying a 100% electric collection truck on PMD collection routes and providing free compost to residents as a thank-you for separating organic waste.
• Valor (Part of Ortessa)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerValor is a recycling company within the Ortessa group, specializing in composting, paper, plastics, and small electrical waste recycling. Van Kaathoven collaborates with Valor for processing organic waste into high-quality compost and other recycling services.
• Blue PlasticsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrtessa (parent company) invested in Blue Plastics, an innovative plastic recycling company using CleanBlueTech solvent-based technology that removes odors, glue, print ink, and organic residues from plastic film waste with 70% less energy than primary production and no water usage.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Afvalzorg: Regional Dutch waste processor and collector with services spanning collection, processing, and landfill operations. Comparable on the processing/recycling side of Van Kaathoven's offerings, particularly for construction debris and bulky waste.
• Lammertyn.net: Belgian household and business waste collector acquired by Ortessa Groep in 2020, serving ~25 municipalities. Sister company to Van Kaathoven within the Ortessa group with nearly identical operating model but in a different country.
• Rondo (Ortessa Groep): Sister company within Ortessa Groep providing waste management services across the Netherlands and Belgium. Direct comparable as a fellow Ortessa subsidiary, operating similar collection and recycling services but in different geographies.
• Van Vliet Groep: Mid-sized Dutch waste collection and recycling group operating across multiple regions, with comparable containerized business waste services and recycling streams. Similar size tier and customer segmentation to Van Kaathoven.
• Milieu Service Nederland: Dutch waste collector focused on container rental, business waste, and recycling services. Comparable regional mid-market operator competing for similar commercial and municipal accounts.
• Baetsen Groep: Regional waste collection and recycling company based in the southern Netherlands, serving municipalities and businesses in North Brabant and Limburg. Closest comparable to Van Kaathoven in geography, customer mix, and service offering (container rental, business waste, recycling).

Broad incumbents

• Renewi plc: One of the largest waste management companies in the Netherlands and Belgium, providing collection, recycling, and processing services across all waste streams. Directly comparable to Van Kaathoven on core collection services but operates at significantly larger national and international scale.
• SUEZ Recycling and Recovery Netherlands: Global waste management player with Dutch operations covering collection, recycling, and disposal. Comparable on residential and commercial collection offerings, though SUEZ's portfolio spans the full value chain including treatment facilities Van Kaathoven does not own.
• PreZero (Schwarz Group): Major European waste and recycling company operating across the Netherlands, offering collection, sorting, and recycling services. Competes with Van Kaathoven on municipal and commercial contracts but at a broader geographic scale.

Regional players

• Inza B.V. Dutch waste collection and recycling specialist focused on North Holland region. Comparable mid-tier regional collector with similar service portfolio but operates in a different geographic market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/vankaathovennl
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/2288461
• Instagraminstagram.com/teamvankaathoven
• TikToktiktok.com/@vankaathovengroep
• Xx.com/vkaathovengroep

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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