Remondis

What Remondis does

Remondis is a privately-held German environmental services group founded in 1934, headquartered in Lünen, and operating as REMONDIS Sustainable Services GmbH within a broader group of subsidiaries. The company delivers integrated solutions across recycling, waste management, and water services, serving three primary customer segments: German municipalities and public-sector clients, industrial and commercial enterprises, and citizens/households. Its operational footprint spans approximately 1,500 branches and equity interests across more than 30 countries, structured through 100+ decentralized subsidiary companies (including REMONDIS Aqua, BUCHEN, XERVON, RETERRA, REMONDIS Digital Services, EKO-PUNKT, and HEINZ PULS) that combine local service delivery with centralized technical expertise.

The company operates a multi-segment service platform. Recycling covers plastics, glass, paper, metals, electrical devices, electric vehicle batteries, hazardous materials, and thermal waste treatment, with end-products including plastic recyclates, fertilizers, alternative fuels, compost, and sodium aluminate. Water management spans drinking water treatment and supply, municipal and industrial wastewater treatment, sewage sludge recovery with phosphorus extraction, digital flood protection (IoT sensor networks), and proprietary technologies such as RE2ENERGY (anaerobic biogas) and Zero Liquid Discharge systems. Digital services are increasingly differentiated through REMONDIS Digital Services GmbH, which markets RELOOP (AI-based reverse logistics tour planning), MAEX (digital recycling center access), and the CORTEXIA/DATAFLEET/NEOS suite (computer vision-based urban cleanliness and infrastructure monitoring).

Remondis generates revenue through diversified streams: transaction and tonnage-based fees for waste collection, material sales and processing fees from recycling, managed services contracts for water infrastructure operation, subscription-style recurring service contracts with municipalities and industrial clients, and professional services revenue from laboratory analysis and recyclability certification. Go-to-market combines enterprise field sales via regional subsidiaries, direct-to-consumer channels (online container shop at remondis-shop.de, MAEX app), and public-private partnerships (ÖPP) with German municipalities that anchor long-term revenue. The full group employs more than 10,000 people with active hiring across over 1,700 open positions spanning field operations, technical services, administration, and digital functions.

Name

Remondis

Legal name

REMONDIS Sustainable Services GmbH

Website

https://remondis.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1934

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Remondis is a privately-held German environmental services group operating across recycling, waste management, and water services through ~1,500 branches in 30+ countries, serving German municipalities via public-private partnerships, industrial clients, and citizens.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Environmental Services

NAICS

Waste Management and Remediation Services (562), Waste Collection (56211), Waste Treatment and Disposal (5622), Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal (562211), Materials Recovery Facilities (562920)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Recyclables Transfer & Consolidation (Single/Source-Separated) (BPALABAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Recycling & E-Waste Collection/Hauling (HSAKALAJ), E-waste & Universal Waste Collection/Transfer (Electronics, Lamps, Batteries) (EUAIABAG), Advanced Treatment & Purification Utilities (MF/UF, RO, AOP, UV) (EUANAGAD)

Keywords

• Waste management services
• Recycling services
• Water management
• Hazardous waste disposal
• Circular economy solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Lünen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Recycling Services: Collection, sorting, processing, and sale of recycled materials including plastics, metals, paper, glass, and organic waste. Revenue generated through material sales and processing fees.
2. Waste Management Services: Comprehensive waste collection, transport, treatment, and disposal services for municipalities, industrial clients, and commercial enterprises. Billed through service contracts, tonnage fees, and container rental charges.
3. Water Management: Water supply, wastewater treatment, and infrastructure services for municipalities and industrial customers. Includes planning, construction, operation, and optimization of water systems.
4. Environmental Testing and Certification: Laboratory analysis, recyclability testing, and sustainability certification services for packaging compliance and corporate reporting requirements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

REMONDIS delivers comprehensive environmental services spanning waste collection, sorting, and recycling (plastics, glass, paper, metals, electrical devices, e-car batteries); industrial and hazardous waste disposal including thermal treatment; water services covering drinking water supply, municipal and industrial wastewater treatment, and sewage sludge recovery; and produces recycled raw materials such as plastic recyclates, fertilizers, alternative fuels, and sodium aluminate. The company also provides digital solutions (RELOOP, MAEX, DATAFLEET, CORTEXIA, NEOS) for reverse logistics, recycling center access, and AI-based urban cleanliness monitoring.

Product overview

REMONDIS is one of the internationally leading companies for recycling, service, and water management. The company operates as a multi-module service platform with three main business segments: Recycling, Service, and Water. The Recycling segment includes plastic, glass, paper, metal, electrical device, and e-car battery recycling, as well as hazardous waste disposal and thermal waste treatment. The Service segment encompasses waste consulting, industrial cleaning, facility management, public-private partnerships, and digital solutions including RELOOP (AI-based tour planning), MAEX (digital recycling center), DATAFLEET/CORTEXIA/NEOS (digital urban cleanliness monitoring), and PackLab (recyclability testing). The Water segment covers drinking water treatment and supply, municipal and industrial wastewater treatment, sewage sludge recovery, flood protection, and pipe/canal cleaning. The company produces recycled raw materials (plastic recyclates, fertilizers, alternative fuels) and offers environmental testing laboratories and sustainability certification services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Plastic Recycling (Kunststoffrecycling)

Quantifiable outcome

• The Nachhaltigkeitszertifikat (sustainability certificate) documents savings in primary raw materials, energy, and greenhouse gas emissions based on Fraunhofer UMSICHT methodology per DIN EN ISO 14040/14044 standards

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability5 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• FIMA IndustriesminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 April 2026FIMA Industries engaged in strategic discussions with Remondis to explore potential partnerships in sustainable waste management and infrastructure development. The engagement focuses on combining international expertise with strong local partnerships to deliver scalable and effective waste management solutions.
• Zoomlion Ghana LimitedminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 April 2026FIMA Industries engaged in discussions with both Zoomlion Ghana and Remondis as part of exploring waste management partnerships in Ghana. The trilateral discussions aim to combine expertise for scalable waste management solutions in developing regions.
• German Municipalities (Various)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRemondis operates public-private partnerships (ÖPP) with German municipalities for waste management and water services. These joint ventures represent a core element of the company's business model, providing long-term stable relationships and market access.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves2 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Clean Harbors, Inc. North American leader in hazardous waste management, recycling, and industrial services — overlapping with Remondis's REMONDIS Industrie Service / Gefahrstoffentsorgung lines.

Broad incumbents

• Republic Services: U.S. environmental services company providing non-hazardous solid waste collection, recycling, and disposal — a closely analogous integrated services platform.
• Waste Management, Inc. Largest North American waste management, recycling, and remediation provider; same business model across collection, transfer, recycling, and disposal but predominantly U.S. footprint.
• Veolia Environmental Services: Global environmental services incumbent with integrated water, waste, and energy portfolios across Europe; overlaps with Remondis across municipal waste, industrial services, and water treatment.
• FCC Environment (FCC Medio Ambiente): Spanish-rooted, pan-European municipal waste collection, treatment, and recycling provider; competes with Remondis for municipal and industrial accounts across continental Europe.
• Suez Environmental Services: International water and waste management group with comparable municipal and industrial service offerings, particularly across European recycling, hazardous waste, and water/wastewater operations.

Direct peers

• PreZero (Schwarz Group): Recycling, waste management, and environmental services arm of the Schwarz retail group; competes head-to-head with Remondis in DACH-region collection, sorting, plastics recovery, and sustainability consulting.
• Alba Group: German-headquartered recycling and waste management group operating across Europe, directly competing with Remondis in municipal collections, sorting, and secondary raw material recovery. Closest one-to-one comparator in Germany.

Regional players

• Biffa plc: UK-headquartered integrated waste management business covering collections, recycling, and disposal; adjacent European peer with similar municipal and commercial service mix.

Others

• Bilfinger SE: German industrial services provider with adjacent capabilities in plant maintenance, water, and environmental services; comparable customer base of industrial and municipal clients across Germany.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCWqKjsogsgwDt12XuB2De1Q
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/remondis-gruppe
• Instagraminstagram.com/remondis_official

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries20 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments1 record

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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