BR Berlin Recycling

What BR Berlin Recycling does

BR Berlin Recycling (legal entity: Berlin Recycling GmbH) is a Berlin-based waste management and recycling services company operating across Berlin and parts of Brandenburg. Founded in 2001 (with some firmographic references to 2000), the company has built a 25+ year operating history and employs 251-500 people. It serves four horizontally-segmented customer groups: private households, commercial businesses (Gewerbetreibende), housing companies (Wohnungswirtschaft), and large enterprise clients (Großkunden) in retail, logistics, production, and pharmaceuticals. Its portfolio spans more than 20 service lines, including container rental (Bauschutt, Baumischabfall, Gartenabfälle, Holz), scheduled bin collection (Gewerbeabfalltonne, Kombitonne, Papiertonne, Glasentsorgung), bulky-waste and clearance services, specialized disposal (GDPR-compliant Aktenvernichtung, Datenträgervernichtung, Elektroschrott, Speisereste), and infrastructure products (underground containers, compactors, public Glas-Iglus). The firm also operates modern recycling plants and runs its own drop-off sites (Annahmestellen).

The underlying technology is conventional rather than proprietary: the public site is built on Builder.io CMS, supplemented by a digital customer portal (Kundenportal), 100% electronic invoicing, an online pickup calendar (Abfuhrkalender), a bin-check tool (Tonnencheck), and a waste calculator (Abfallrechner). No APIs, SDKs, or AI/ML capabilities are disclosed. Service distribution is hybrid: direct field collection via a vehicle fleet, a self-serve portal, a 24/7 phone hotline, self-delivery to drop-off sites, and an online merchandise shop.

The business model combines recurring subscription revenue (scheduled bin and container services, notably the Kombitonne with a 10% multi-container discount, now extended to glass) with one-time project revenue (construction and bulky-waste containers, clearances) and ancillary revenue (event space rental at the "Mall of BR," branded merchandise). Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, varying by waste type, volume, container size, frequency, and service location. Marketing spans a content-rich website, an active blog (Tipps und News), email newsletters, and a broad social presence (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, XING, Twitter), reinforced by a community-sustainability initiative ("ZEICHEN SETZEN für Berlin") and a recently-released 25th-anniversary corporate film.

Name

BR Berlin Recycling

Legal name

Berlin Recycling GmbH

Website

https://berlin-recycling.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

BR Berlin Recycling (Berlin Recycling GmbH) is a Berlin-based, privately-held waste management and recycling services company employing 251-500 people. It provides container rental, scheduled bin collection, bulky-waste removal, and GDPR-compliant document destruction to households, commercial businesses, housing companies, and large enterprise clients across Berlin and parts of Brandenburg.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Waste Management and Recycling Services

NAICS

Waste Collection (56211), Solid Waste Collection (562111), Materials Recovery Facilities (56292), Other Waste Collection (562119)

SIC

Refuse Systems (4953)

akta.pro primary industry

Recycling Transfer & Consolidation (Single-Stream, Dual-Stream, Source-Separated) (EUAIABAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Bulk Item & White Goods Collection (Bulky Waste) (BPALAAAD), Multi-Family / HOA MSW Collection (Apartments, Condos) (EUAIAAAJ), Consumer E-waste Collection & Take-Back Programs (EUAIAIAA), Recycling & E-Waste Collection/Hauling (HSAKALAJ), Waste Transfer Stations & Material Consolidation (IMAIAFAC)

Keywords

• Waste collection services
• Recycling solutions
• Container rental
• Document destruction
• Commercial waste disposal

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Waste Collection Services: Recurring waste collection services for households and commercial customers including regular bin emptying, container services, and scheduled pickups
2. Container Rental and Disposal: Container rental services for construction waste, bulky waste, garden waste, and various other waste types with associated disposal fees
3. Specialized Disposal Services: Specialized services including document destruction (GDPR-compliant), electronic waste disposal, food waste disposal for gastronomy, asbestos disposal
4. Clearance and Decluttering Services: One-time clearance services for full pricing including pickup and disposal of paper, cardboard, and bulky waste
5. Event Space Rental: Rental of the 'Mall of BR' event space for conferences, workshops, and team events
6. Merchandise Sales: Online merchandise shop selling products including merchandise items and kids products

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

BR Berlin Recycling provides scheduled waste collection, container rental, recycling, and specialized disposal services for private households, commercial businesses, housing companies, and large enterprise customers across Berlin and parts of Brandenburg. The portfolio covers paper, glass, commercial waste, bulky waste, construction debris, electronic waste, food waste, and GDPR-compliant document/data carrier destruction, complemented by digital self-service tools (customer portal, electronic invoicing, Tonnencheck) and modern in-house recycling facilities.

Product overview

BR Berlin Recycling (Berlin Recycling GmbH) is a waste management and recycling services company operating in Berlin and parts of Brandenburg. The company operates as a service provider rather than a software platform, offering physical waste collection and disposal services to residential households, commercial businesses, housing management companies, and large customers. The core product portfolio includes various waste collection containers and bins (Gewerbeabfalltonne, Kombitonne, Papiertonne, Glasentsorgung), container rental services (Containerdienst, Baumischabfall, Bauschutt), specialized disposal services (Aktenvernichtung, Datenträgervernichtung, Elektroschrott, Speisereste), and bulky waste collection (Sperrmüll, Entrümpelung). These services are complemented by digital offerings including a customer portal, electronic invoicing, and a pickup calendar. The company also operates public glass collection points (Glas-Iglus) and offers event space rental at its Mall of Berlin location.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Gewerbeabfalltonne (Commercial Waste Bin) Scheduled waste collection bin service for commercial businesses providing regular disposal of commercial waste streams.
• Containerdienst (Container Service) Rental of containers for various waste types including construction debris, bulk waste, and hazardous materials, with associated disposal fees.
• Kombitonne (Combined Bin) Multi-waste collection bin enabling simultaneous collection of different waste types, with a 10% discount when ordering multiple containers.
• Aktenvernichtung (Document Destruction) GDPR-compliant secure document destruction service for businesses handling sensitive paper records.
• Sperrmüll (Bulky Waste Collection) Collection service for bulky household items such as furniture, metal scrap, and carpets.
• Glasentsorgung (Glass Disposal) Glass waste collection including white and colored glass via public glass igloos and combined bin options.
• Papiertonne (Paper Bin) Paper and cardboard collection bin service for households and commercial customers.
• Baumischabfall Container Construction mixed waste container service for building debris generated on construction sites.
• Bauschutt Container Construction rubble disposal container service for inert mineral building waste.
• Elektroschrott Entsorgung (Electronic Waste Disposal) Electronic waste disposal service for small and large appliances.
• Gewerbeabfall Entsorgung (Commercial Waste Disposal) Commercial waste disposal service for businesses including hospitality and gastronomy sectors.
• Speisereste Entsorgung (Food Waste Disposal) Food waste collection service for commercial establishments such as restaurants and gastronomy businesses.
• Datenträgervernichtung (Data Carrier Destruction) Secure destruction of digital data carriers including hard drives for GDPR-compliant data sanitization.
• Entrümpelung (Clearing/Debris Removal) Flat-rate bulky waste and debris removal service for full property cleanouts.
• Selbstanlieferung (Self-Delivery) Self-service waste drop-off option at the company's Berlin acceptance points.
• Unterflurcontainer (Underground Container) Space-saving underground waste container system for high-density locations.
• Pressen und Verdichter (Compactors and Balers) Waste container with compaction/baler equipment for increased waste capacity at customer sites.
• Mall of Berlin Eventfläche (Event Space Rental) Rental of the 'Mall of BR' event space at the Berlin Mall location for conferences, workshops, and team events.
• Merchandise Shop (Online Shop) E-commerce storefront selling branded merchandise including socks and kids products.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Lobbe Entsorgung: German mid-market waste management and environmental services company operating across multiple federal states with container services, industrial cleaning, and recycling. Comparable in service breadth and customer segments to BR outside Berlin/Brandenburg.
• Schönmackers Umweltdienste: Regional German waste management company focused on container services, recycling, and commercial waste. Similar business model and customer mix (SMB, commercial, housing) to BR, though operating in different federal states.
• Stoeckel Entsorgung: Regional German waste management and container service provider focused on construction debris, bulky waste, and commercial recycling. Comparable to BR on container rental and construction-waste operations in adjacent regions.
• Bartscherer & Timmermann (Bavaria): German recycler and waste management firm offering similar container rental, paper recycling, and commercial waste services. Same mid-sized private operator profile as BR, providing a benchmark for valuation and operations in the DACH region.

Broad incumbents

• REMONDIS: One of Germany's largest private waste management and recycling companies (part of the Rethmann Group) operating nationally with comprehensive municipal, commercial, and industrial services. Competes with BR for larger commercial contracts and represents the private-sector incumbent benchmark.
• Veolia Umweltservice: German subsidiary of global Veolia offering municipal and commercial waste collection, recycling, and circular-economy services. Overlaps with BR on commercial waste, bulky waste, and recycling services across Germany.
• SUEZ Recycling und Entsorgung Deutschland: German arm of SUEZ providing commercial and municipal waste collection, recycling, and specialized disposal services. Direct overlap on container services and recycling offerings, though geographically broader than BR.

Direct peers

• Berliner Stadtreinigung (BSR): Berlin's publicly-owned municipal waste management company providing household and commercial waste collection in the same territory as BR Berlin Recycling. BSR is the dominant incumbent for residential collection and sets the competitive baseline for pricing and service expectations.
• ALBA Group (ALBA Berlin): Privately-held German recycling and waste services group with significant Berlin operations, offering similar container services, recycling, and commercial waste solutions. Head-to-head competitor for commercial and housing-company contracts in the Berlin/Brandenburg region.

Emerging players

• PreZero (Schwarz Group): Recycling and environmental services arm of the Schwarz Group (Lidl/Kaufland parent), rapidly scaling across Germany in sorting, recycling, and commercial waste. Emerging private-sector competitor with strong balance-sheet backing that competes with BR on commercial and recycling streams.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/berlinrecycling
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/BerlinRecyclingGmbH
• Facebookde-de.facebook.com/BerlinRecycling
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/berlin-recycling
• Instagraminstagram.com/berlin_recycling

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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