What Børstad Transport does

Børstad AS (formerly Børstads Transport AS) is a privately held, family-owned Norwegian environmental and transport services company headquartered in Stjørdal, Norway. Founded in 1942 by Ola Børstad, it has operated continuously for more than 80 years across four generations of family stewardship; in 2024, third-generation owners Lisbeth and Karianne Myrvold took full ownership and in 2025 the company was renamed Børstad AS and rebranded. The firm runs four interconnected service lines: (1) Waste Management (Avfall) — collection, transport and treatment of hazardous waste, WEEE, batteries and chemicals, plus collection-equipment rental and sales (UN-approved containers, drums, IBCs, spill kits); (2) Sludge Suction (Slamsuging) — tank cleaning/inspection, oil and grease separator servicing, septic tank emptying, and oil-tank removal; (3) Water and Sewage (Vann og avløp) — high-pressure jetting, camera-based pipe inspection, drain and sediment-trap cleaning; and (4) Transport — long-distance, local, tank and container transport, including dangerous goods (explosives, radioactive materials) and feed transport for Felleskjøpet.

The company operates 81 vehicles and employs 130 staff, handles 16,400 tonnes of waste annually, and runs an integrated operating platform centered on a customer portal (borstad.web.r365.no), electronic waste-declaration filings via avfallsdeklarasing.no (with power-of-attorney from customers), a 1,440 kW private EV charging facility at headquarters, seven electric heavy trucks (eighth arriving 2026), and Norway's first X-ray based battery sorting machine (BSS160X) installed in 2025. Notable technology differentiators include the automated battery-sorting system, camera/video pipe inspection, and a private high-power charging depot. The firm holds NS-EN ISO 9001:2025 and NS-EN ISO 14001:2025 certifications (the first transport company in Norway to achieve ISO certification), Fair Transport approval, and all consents from SFT, Fylkesmannen and Norsas for hazardous-waste collection and storage; it also operates Europe's first dangerous-goods storage facility, opened at Sutterøy in 1987. Three wholly-owned subsidiaries extend the platform: Trio Tank (tank transport, acquired 2006), Transportsentralen Stjørdal (Nordic-region transport broker, acquired 2006), and Norsk VOAV Teknikk AS (sludge suction and jetting, acquired 2022 and roughly doubling capacity in that segment). All drivers and waste-handlers are trained through the internal Børstadskolen programme to ensure ongoing regulatory compliance.

Name

Børstad Transport

Legal name

Børstad AS

Website

https://borstad.no

Company type

Private

Founded year

1942

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Børstad AS is a family-owned Norwegian environmental and transport services company headquartered in Stjørdal that collects and treats hazardous waste, performs sludge suction and tank services, delivers water and sewage maintenance, and operates long-distance and dangerous-goods transport for industrial, commercial, and private customers across Norway.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Environmental and Transport Services

NAICS

Hazardous Waste Collection (562112), Waste Collection (5621)

SIC

Refuse Systems (4953), Hazardous Waste Management (4955)

akta.pro primary industry

Chemical Hazardous Waste Collection & Transportation (BPALAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection & Transfer (BPALABAF), Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection & Program Operations (BPALAFAL)

Keywords

• Hazardous waste management
• Sludge suction services
• Freight transport services
• Water drainage services
• WEEE collection

Headquarters

HQ city

Stordal

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Hazardous waste collection and treatment: Collection, transport and treatment of various types of hazardous waste including oily waste, chemicals, paint, solvents, batteries, spray cans and other dangerous goods. Services include dangerous goods and WEEE collection, provision of collection equipment (UN-approved containers, drums, cans, IBC containers), and delivery to approved reception facilities.
2. Sludge suction and tank services: Professional sludge suction for industry, businesses and private customers. Services include tank cleaning and inspection, oil separators, grease separators, septic tank emptying, and removal of oil tanks - all in compliance with environmental requirements and regulations.
3. Transport services: More than 80 years of experience as a carrier delivering safe and flexible transport solutions across the country. Services include long-distance transport (including dangerous goods, explosives and radioactive materials with national and international approval), local distribution, tank transport (fuel, propane/LPG, waste oil, chemicals), container transport, and feed transport for Felleskjøpet.
4. Water and drainage services: Services include high-pressure jetting to open blocked pipes and prevent problems, pipe inspection with camera technology, septic tank emptying, drain and sand trap emptying and cleaning, and cleaning of tanks, chambers, pipes and other water/drainage components plus outdoor surfaces.
5. Collection equipment rental and sales: Wide range of equipment for collection including UN-approved containers and drums, needle boxes, transport boxes, UN-approved cans, vermiculite absorbent, oil bark, spill kits, IBC containers, steel drums, pallet cartons, mercury collectors, emergency kits, fuel tanks, environmental containers, mini-containers, and related accessories. Both rental and sales available.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Børstad AS is a Norwegian environmental and transport services provider that collects, transports and treats hazardous and electronic waste, performs sludge suction and tank cleaning, water and drainage maintenance, and offers general freight, tank and container transport nationwide. It also sells and rents waste collection equipment.

Product overview

Børstad AS (formerly Børstads Transport AS) operates as a comprehensive environmental and transport services provider with a portfolio of four interconnected service areas: Waste Management (Avfall) covering hazardous waste, WEEE, and collection equipment; Sludge Suction (Slamsuging) including tank cleaning, oil/grease separators, and oil tank removal; Water and Sewage (Vann og avløp) with pipe inspection, high-pressure flushing, septic services, and cleaning; and Transport services including long-distance, local, tank, and container transport. The company also operates a subsidiary, Transportsentralen Stjørdal, for transport brokerage. The customer portal provides digital access for business clients to manage their waste accounts. Services are delivered with a modern fleet of 80+ vehicles and 130 employees, with strong emphasis on sustainability and environmental compliance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Avfall (Waste Collection) Collection, transport and treatment of various types of waste with over 40 years of experience and a modern vehicle fleet, including hazardous waste and WEEE collection and provision of collection equipment. For industrial and commercial customers generating waste.
• Farlig avfall (Hazardous Waste) Specialized handling of hazardous waste including oily waste, chemicals, paint, solvents, batteries, spray cans and other dangerous goods with full traceability throughout the process.
• EE-avfall (WEEE/Electronic Waste) Collection and transport of electrical and electronic waste including white goods, office equipment, cables, tools and electronic components, delivered to approved treatment facilities for sorting, cleaning and recycling.
• Utstyr for innsamling (Collection Equipment) Wide range of equipment for waste collection available for rental and sale, including UN-approved containers and drums, needle boxes, transport boxes, cans, absorbents, spill kits, IBC containers, mercury collectors, emergency kits, fuel tanks and environmental containers.
• Slamsuging (Sludge Suction) Professional sludge, oil and fat handling for industry, business and private customers using modern equipment and experienced operators in compliance with environmental requirements and regulations.
• Tankrens- og kontroll (Tank Cleaning and Inspection) Complete tank cleaning and inspection services including heating oil tanks, oil separators, sand traps, fuel tanks and chemical tanks, performed by certified specialists with documentation provided upon completion.
• Oljeutskillere (Oil Separators) Emptying, cleaning and documented service of oil separators including fixed and mobile separators, pressure testing, coalescence filter solutions and handling of buried tanks.
• Fettutskillere (Grease Separators) Emptying, cleaning and inspection of grease separators for restaurants, cantines and food businesses to ensure optimal operation and compliance with municipal requirements.
• Fjerning av oljetank (Oil Tank Removal) Complete process of draining, cleaning and removing all types of tanks including private heating oil tanks and petrol/diesel tanks, including excavation and foam filling as an approved alternative to removal.
• Vann og avløp (Water and Sewage) Water and sewage services including high-pressure flushing, camera pipe inspection, septic tank emptying, drain and sediment trap emptying and cleaning, and general cleaning services.
• Spyling (High-Pressure Flushing) High-pressure flushing to open clogged pipes and prevent problems, removing fat, sludge and other deposits in pipes, lines and drainage systems for both large and small pipe dimensions.
• Rørinspeksjon (Pipe Inspection) Camera and video-based pipe inspection to locate damage, blockage points and deposits quickly and precisely, enabling targeted measures without unnecessary excavation, with documentation via photos, video and reports.
• Septiktømming (Septic Tank Emptying) Safe and regular emptying of septic tanks for private and commercial customers, with all content transported and delivered to approved reception facilities.
• Sluk og sandfang (Drains and Sediment Traps) Emptying and cleaning of drains, sediment traps and chambers to prevent flooding and operational downtime, with regular services for street drains, parking facilities, industrial buildings and workshops.
• Rengjøring (Cleaning Services) Professional cleaning of tanks, chambers, pipes and other water/sewage components as well as larger outdoor surfaces and installations including tunnels, parking basements, walkways, roofs, gutters and large parking areas.
• Transport Transport services with over 80 years of experience delivering nationwide, including long-distance transport (explosives, radioactive waste with national and international approvals), local transport, tank transport (fuel, propane/LPG, waste oil, chemicals) and container transport.
• Transportsentralen Stjørdal Brokerage of all types of transport assignments nationally and internationally through this wholly-owned subsidiary.
• Børstadskolen (Børstad School) Internal training arena for all drivers and employees handling transport and hazardous waste, ensuring staff have the necessary competencies in accordance with laws, regulations and internal requirements.
• Kundeportal (Customer Portal) Online portal for business customers to access information about delivered and invoiced waste, available for login and registration at borstad.web.r365.no.

Quantifiable outcome

• 16,400 tonnes of waste handled annually
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Transportsentralen StjørdalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Wholly-owned subsidiary acquired in 2006 that brokers all types of transport assignments domestically and internationally in the Nordic region.
• Norsk VOAV Teknikk AScoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Acquired in 2022, strengthening Børstad's position in sludge suction and jetting services with significantly expanded capacity in this area. Formerly referred to as Norske Voav-Teknikk AS.
• Trio TankminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2006Company acquired in 2006 as part of strategic expansion.
• Wist Last & Buss ASminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWist Last & Buss AS and Børstad AS collaborate to ensure efficient, reliable and future-oriented transport solutions. Partnership focused on maintaining high quality transport services.
• Norsk Scania AScoreTechnology or IntegrationBørstad AS and Norsk Scania AS collaborate closely to ensure efficient, reliable and sustainable transport solutions. Through innovative technology, high service level and joint focus on quality, the partnership contributes to safe and reliable transport for Børstad's customers every day. All trucks have service agreements with authorized dealers.
• Nardo Bil ASminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLong-term trusted partner for safe treatment of automotive waste. Also serves as customer and important vehicle and workshop supplier.
• Trønderlinjen ASminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExcellent supplier of sanitation services and large and important customer for vehicles and workshop for decades.
• ToppidrettsvekaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBørstad plays a key role in advancing Toppidrettsveka, and their engagement and support is crucial for creating a world-class sporting event that inspires the entire region.
• Tandem ReklameminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDesign and branding agency that delivered exceptional help and quality in every step of Børstad's 2025 rebranding from 'Børstads Transport AS' to 'Børstad AS'. Responsible for new logo, visual identity and vehicle rebranding of approximately 90 vehicles.
• Åge & SambandetminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLong-term transport partnership for over 20 years. Børstad has never been late a single time in providing transport services for concert tours.
• LerøyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSeafood company with sponsorship/partnership relationship with Børstad.
• avfallsdeklarering.nocoreTechnology or IntegrationOfficial Norwegian waste declaration system. Børstad helps customers with electronic declaration of hazardous waste through this platform, providing full authorization to declare waste on behalf of customers.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• RenoNorden ASA: Nordic waste collection specialist with comparable hazardous waste and transport focus. Provides a benchmark for what a scaled Nordic hazardous waste operator looks like, though larger and listed.
• Norsk Gjenvinning AS: One of Norway's largest waste and recycling companies with overlapping hazardous waste collection and treatment services. Larger scale competitor in many of the same industrial and municipal accounts Børstad targets.
• Ragn-Sells AS: Nordic hazardous waste and recycling company operating in Norway with similar industrial customer base and waste collection services. Directly comparable on hazardous waste handling and regulatory positioning.
• Franzefoss Gjenvinning AS: Norwegian environmental services company with a comparable mix of hazardous waste collection, recycling, and industrial environmental services. Closest scale-and-scope peer to Børstad's core hazardous waste and recycling operations.

Regional players

• Veas AS: Inter-municipal wastewater and sludge treatment company serving the Oslo region. Comparable on sludge/suction and water/sewage services but geographically distinct from Børstad's Trøndelag base.
• Lindum AS: Norwegian waste-to-energy and organic recycling company based in Buskerud. Comparable as a Norwegian mid-market environmental services player with treatment infrastructure, but with a different geographic footprint.
• BIR AS: Inter-municipal waste company for the Bergen region with collection, recycling, and treatment services. Similar vertically-integrated environmental services model but serves a different Norwegian region.
• Avfall Sør AS: Waste management company serving southern Norway with collection and treatment services. Comparable regional waste operator profile, though with different geographic focus and service mix.

Broad incumbents

• Stena Recycling AS: Norwegian arm of Swedish-headquartered Stena Recycling, offering broad industrial recycling and hazardous waste services. Overlaps with Børstad in industrial WEEE and hazardous waste but serves a much larger national footprint.
• SUEZ Recycling Norge AS: Norwegian subsidiary of global environmental services major SUEZ, providing broad waste collection, recycling, and treatment. Competitor on hazardous waste contracts but with deeper treatment infrastructure and international backing.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/borstadtransport
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/borstad-transport
• Instagraminstagram.com/borstadtransport

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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