What Lumire does

Lumire (legal name Luleå Miljöresurs AB) is a wholly-owned Swedish municipal utility company (kommunalt bolag) under Luleå kommun, providing integrated environmental infrastructure services within the Luleå municipality in Norrbotten, northern Sweden. The company operates across four main verticals: waste collection and recycling (approximately 55,000 tons handled annually across 38,000 households and 700 businesses), drinking water production (serving ~90% of Luleå residents, making Lumire Norrbotten's largest food producer by that measure), sewage treatment across 12 permitted wastewater treatment plants, and biogas production from sewage sludge for vehicle fuel and plant heating. Physical infrastructure comprises four recycling centers (Risslan, Antnäs, Råneå, Sunderbyn), the Sunderby waste facility with vehicle weighing and mechanical processing, 50 neighborhood recycling stations, the Hållbarhetshuset 600 sqm second-hand reuse store at Risslan, the Samlat second-hand retail shop, and the Returpunkt Centrum mini-recycling point.

The technology stack combines physical assets with light digital layers: a 24/7 self-service recycling access system credentialed via mobile app, IoT sensor-equipped smart recycling bins (in partnership with Lunet and Luleå municipality) reporting fill levels and historical usage, an automated camera-registration-plate billing system for businesses using recycling centers (SEK 400/visit, processed through Svea Bank), and a relaunched mobile application that exposes water consumption tracking, invoice history, and sewage tank emptying schedules. The company invests 1% of revenue in R&D, participates in cross-border research consortia (ArcticSewlutions, AquaClim Triplicate, GREW, ISGM, Beat-PFAS, THREADs), and holds statutory transport permits for hazardous, non-hazardous, and animal by-product waste as well as international road freight.

Revenue is generated from three primary streams: recurring municipal utility fees for residential water, sewage, and waste services funded through the property-tax-linked municipal fee structure; managed-services business contracts (container rental, hazardous-waste handling, grease/oil separators, sewage suction, confidential destruction, source-separation consulting, full waste-room service) priced monthly on usage; and transaction fees (SEK 400 per recycling-center visit) levied on commercial customers via automated invoicing. Recent strategic emphasis is on circular-economy expansion (Hållbarhetshuset, Samlat, Minimeringsmästarna program), digital self-service (app, smart bins), and regulatory-grade quality certification (Revaq for Uddebo, PQi award for the Uddebo reconstruction project). The company is led by CEO Björn Larsson (effective 1 May 2026) reporting to a municipally appointed board chaired by Yvonne Stålnacke.

Name

Lumire

Legal name

Luleå Miljöresurs AB

Website

https://lumire.se

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Lumire (Luleå Miljöresurs AB) is a Swedish municipal utility providing waste management, drinking water supply, sewage treatment, recycling, and biogas production to approximately 38,000 households and 700 businesses in Luleå Municipality.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Waste Management

NAICS

Solid Waste Collection (562111), Sewage Treatment Facilities (221320), Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal (562211), Waste Collection (5621)

SIC

Refuse Systems (4953), Water Supply (4941), Hazardous Waste Management (4955), Sanitary Services (4950)

akta.pro primary industry

Municipal Solid Waste Collection (Residential/Commercial) (IMAIAFAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Multi-Family / HOA MSW Collection (Apartments, Condos) (EUAIAAAJ), Hazardous Waste & Universal Waste Handling (Batteries, Lamps, Aerosols) (BPABALAE), Universal Waste Management (Batteries, Lamps, Mercury Devices, Aerosols) (BPALAFAJ), Industrial Laundry & Textile Waste Services (Non-hazardous) (EUAIAGAI)

Keywords

• Municipal waste management
• Recycling services
• Drinking water supply
• Sewage treatment utility
• Biogas production

Headquarters

HQ city

Luleå

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Municipal utility services: Core revenue from providing essential municipal services including water supply, sewage treatment, and waste management to residents and businesses. Services are funded through municipal fees included in property taxes and direct service charges.
2. Business waste services: Container rental, waste collection, and recycling services for businesses with fees based on service type and volume.
3. Recycling center fees for businesses: Fixed fee of 400 SEK per visit for businesses using recycling centers, with automatic invoicing via Svea Bank.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Lumire (Luleå Miljöresurs AB) is a municipal utility company that provides integrated waste management, recycling, drinking water supply, sewage treatment, and biogas production services for Luleå municipality in northern Sweden. It collects roughly 55,000 tons of waste per year from 38,000 households and 700 businesses, supplies drinking water to about 90% of Luleå residents, operates four recycling centers and fifty recycling stations, and runs business waste services such as container rental, hazardous waste handling, and grease/oil separator emptying.

Product overview

Lumire (Luleå Miljöresurs AB) is a municipal environmental services company providing integrated waste management, water and sewage services, and biogas production for the Luleå municipality in Sweden. The core offering includes waste collection and recycling from approximately 38,000 households and 700 businesses (handling 55,000 tons annually), water supply (serving ~90% of Luleå residents), and wastewater treatment. The portfolio spans physical facilities (four recycling centers: Risslan, Antnäs, Råneå, Sunderby; Sunderby waste facility; and reuse operations: Hållbarhetshuset 600m² second hand store, Samlat second hand shop, and Returpunkt Centrum mini-recycling center), business services (container rental, hazardous waste handling, grease/oil separators, sewage suction, confidential destruction, source separation consulting), and digital products (mobile app for water consumption and billing, smart bin IoT sensors). Research projects include ArcticSewlutions, AquaClim, Beat-PFAS, GREW, and Green Transition North. The company invests 1% of revenue in R&D.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Waste Collection and Recycling Services Collection and recycling of approximately 55,000 tons of waste per year from 38,000 households and 700 businesses across Luleå municipality.
• Water and Sewage Treatment Drinking water production and sewage treatment services; Lumire is Norrbotten's largest food producer, supplying approximately 90% of Luleå residents with drinking water, and operates twelve permitted wastewater treatment facilities.
• Biogas Production Biogas produced from sewage sludge digestion at the Uddebo facility, used for vehicle fuel, heating of treatment plants, and electricity generation.
• Recycling Centers (Risslan, Antnäs, Råneå, Sunderby) Four physical recycling centers across Luleå (Antnäs, Risslan, Råneå, Sunderby) accepting all waste fractions including hazardous waste, electronics, and reuse materials. Risslan offers 24/7 self-service access via the mobile app; Sunderby is a full waste facility for business vehicles over 3.5 tons.
• Container and Bin Rental Services for Businesses Rental of containers and bins for businesses to manage their waste, as part of comprehensive commercial waste management services.
• Hazardous Waste Services Specialized handling and disposal services for dangerous materials from businesses, including proper packaging, statutory documentation, and associated transport permits.
• Grease and Oil Separator Services Emptying and management of grease and oil separators for restaurants and businesses, including transport documentation and producer reporting assistance.
• Sewage and Sludge Suction Services Professional pumping and emptying services for drainage wells, sewage systems, and oil channels using modern specialized vehicles.
• Confidential Document Destruction Secure destruction of confidential documents using shredding methods; shredded paper is mixed with other paper for recycling into new paper products.
• Source Separation Consulting Advisory services for businesses on waste sorting and source separation to improve recycling rates and reduce environmental impact.
• Service Hela Vägen (Full Service for Multi-Dwelling Buildings) Comprehensive waste room services for multi-dwelling buildings, including setup, maintenance, and development of waste management solutions.
• Automated Business Invoicing for Recycling Center Visits Automatic invoicing system using camera sensors to scan vehicle registration numbers; businesses are charged 400 SEK per visit via Svea Bank.
• Lumire Mobile Application Mobile app enabling customers to view water consumption, compare usage over time, report meter readings, check invoices, and see sewage emptying schedules; also provides self-service access to recycling centers outside regular hours.
• Smart Recycling Bins with IoT Sensors Recycling bins equipped with IoT sensors that collect data on fill levels and history, signaling when they need emptying; project in collaboration with Luleå municipality and Lunet.
• Samlat Second Hand Second-hand retail store on Köpmantorget in Luleå featuring selected clothing, accessories, shoes, and smaller items, with exchange and lending wardrobe options.
• Hållbarhetshuset (Sustainability House) 600 square meter second-hand store at Risslan recycling center area for furniture, clothes, and household items, supporting circular economy by extending product lifespan.
• Returpunkt Centrum Mini recycling center enabling customers to recycle waste, dispose of hazardous materials, and donate reusable items; located adjacent to Samlat with free shelf and sewing machine lending.

Quantifiable outcome

• Handles 55,000 tons of waste annually
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Luleå University of Technology (LTU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLumire collaborates extensively with LTU on multiple research projects including ArcticSewlutions (wastewater treatment in cold climates), AquaClim Triplicate, ISGM (stormwater and groundwater management), GREW (greywater reuse), and others focused on sustainable water and waste solutions.
• LulebocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Lulebo housing company on Minimeringsmästarna (Waste Minimization Champions) program and sustainability initiatives for rental housing residents.
• Naturskyddsföreningen LuleåminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with the Nature Protection Association on Minimeringsmästarna (Waste Minimization Champions) national competition and sustainability awareness programs.
• University of OulucoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLead partner in ArcticSewlutions project studying wastewater treatment solutions for cold, sparsely populated regions.
• Technical University of DenmarkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProject partner in ArcticSewlutions research initiative, contributing expertise on wastewater treatment solutions.
• EFLAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIcelandic engineering consultancy participating in ArcticSewlutions project for sustainable wastewater solutions.
• Kajaani University of Applied SciencescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLead partner in THREADs project for sustainable textile waste management in NPA region, addressing collection and recycling challenges in rural areas.
• Nordmark & NordmarkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitectural firm that designed Hållbarhetshuset (Sustainability House) at Risslan. Received Årets kultur- och samhällsbyggnadspris together with Lumire.
• Fritidsbanken LuleåminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for lending sports equipment, with sports items from recycling streams donated to Fritidsbanken for community use.
• SjukhusclownernaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDonation of stuffed animals from recycling streams to hospital clowns for activities with children at Sunderby Hospital.
• Lantto ÅminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration partner in bike auction event promoting sustainable transportation and reuse.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Skellefteå Kraft: Municipally owned energy and infrastructure group headquartered in Skellefteå, Norrbotten — operates in the same northern-Swedish region as Lumire and benefits from the same green-industrial buildout tailwinds (Northvolt, H2 Green Steel).
• Norrvatten: Municipal water-supply cooperative owned by several Norrbotten and Stockholm-region municipalities — directly comparable drinking-water production activity but focused solely on water, not waste or sewage.

Direct peers

• Umeå Energi: Umeå's municipally owned integrated utility combining energy, water/wastewater, and waste services in a northern Swedish city — strong peer given similar climate, regional context in Norr Sweden, and integrated-utility model.
• Kretslopp och vatten (Göteborg): Gothenburg's municipal waste, water, and recycling entity — directly comparable as a Swedish municipality-operated combined water/waste utility with recycling centers and household collection.
• Sysav: Multi-municipality waste management company in southern Sweden owned by several kommuner, operating recycling centers, hazardous waste handling, and treatment facilities — closely comparable business in waste collection and recycling with similar ownership model.
• Tekniska verken i Linköping: Swedish municipal 'kommunalt bolag' providing an integrated bundle of waste management, water, sewage, district heating, and biogas to Linköping municipality — the closest structural analogue to Lumire in combining refuse, water, and wastewater under one municipal owner.
• Stockholm Vatten och Avfall: Stockholm's municipally owned water and waste utility operating drinking water production, wastewater treatment, and waste collection across Sweden's largest city — highly comparable service portfolio and ownership structure, scaled only by population.
• Eskilstuna Energi och Miljö: Swedish municipal utility combining district heating, electricity, water, sewage, and waste services for Eskilstuna — comparable integrated environmental-services portfolio under kommunal ownership.

Broad incumbents

• Suez Recycling & Recovery Sverige: Swedish subsidiary of the global Suez environmental services group operating waste collection and recycling nationwide — a broad incumbent with overlapping commercial waste and recycling offerings.
• Ragn-Sells: One of Sweden's largest privately owned waste-management incumbents, operating collection, recycling, and treatment across the country — a broader commercial competitor overlapping with Lumire's commercial and hazardous-waste services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/luleamiljoresurs

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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