East Flemish Environmental Management

What East Flemish Environmental Management does

OVMB NV (Oost-Vlaams Milieubeheer / East Flemish Environmental Management) operates one of the few remaining licensed industrial landfills in Flanders, Belgium. Founded in 1994 under the Flemish Waste Plan 1991-1995, the company specializes in the controlled burial and specialized pre-treatment of industrial waste streams that cannot be recycled or thermally processed. From two sites in the Ghent harbor zone—a 32-hectare Site JK handling landfill, solidification/stabilization, and lagunering, and Site OT handling asbestos processing—OVMB delivers an integrated solution that includes multi-layer HDPE/clay-lined containment with electronic leak detection, additive-based solidification/stabilization of hazardous residues, hermetically sealed asbestos immobilization (1,750 tonnes/year), and natural dewatering of dredged material via 5.3-hectare lagoon fields (30,000 tonnes/year). The site has safely buried millions of tonnes of waste since inception, with closed zones subject to a minimum 30-year post-closure monitoring obligation under VLAREM II.

The company is a fully-owned subsidiary of Eiffage Construction BeLux, which is part of the larger Eiffage Group, and serves industrial companies (primary), environmental service providers, government agencies, and construction firms across Flanders via a contract-based B2B model. Customer acceptance requires formal application dossiers with laboratory analysis, signed contract addenda, and OVMB-specific electronic identification forms (E-IDF) before any delivery—no self-serve or PLG motion is in use. Revenue is generated through transaction-based tipping fees for waste burial, volume-based pre-treatment fees (solidification, asbestos, lagunering), and embedded laboratory testing services, with all pricing negotiated per contract and waste stream.

OVMB holds Category 1 (hazardous inorganic) and Category 2 (non-hazardous inorganic) landfill permits, plus ISO 14001, ISO 9001, VCA, and CO2 Prestatieladder Level 5 certifications. It has been a VOKA Charter Duurzaam Ondernemen laureate for 28 consecutive years and was recognized as a UNITAR SDG Pioneer. Recent strategic moves include a new asbestos processing installation (operational early 2026), a PFAS soil remediation pilot with C-Biotech, C-Ground, and Cordeel Group (launched February 2026), and a 4,338-panel solar park developed with BeauVent on a former landfill location generating 998 MWh/year.

Name

East Flemish Environmental Management

Legal name

OVMB NV

Website

https://ovmb.be

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

OVMB NV operates one of the few remaining licensed industrial landfills in Flanders, Belgium, providing controlled waste burial and specialized pre-treatment—solidification/stabilization, asbestos processing, and lagooning—for industrial, environmental, government, and construction clients. Wholly owned by Eiffage Construction BeLux.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Waste Management and Landfill Services

NAICS

Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal (562211), Waste Treatment and Disposal (5622), Solid Waste Landfill (562212), Remediation Services (562910)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Hazardous Waste Landfill & Secure Disposal (RCRA Subtitle C) (BPALAFAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Special Waste Disposal (Asbestos, Treated Wood, PFAS-impacted Residuals, Other Regulated Wastes) (EUAIACAK), Hazardous Waste Storage & TSDF Operations (Permitted Storage, Container/Yard Management) (BPALAFAE), Industrial Wastewater & Effluent Treatment Services (BPALAHAD), Industrial & Commercial (I&C) Landfills (Non-hazardous) (EUAIACAC)

Keywords

• Industrial waste disposal
• Hazardous waste landfill
• Waste solidification stabilization
• Asbestos waste processing
• Contaminated soil treatment

Headquarters

HQ city

Gent

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Waste disposal and burial fees: OVMB charges fees for the controlled burial (storting) of industrial waste that cannot be recycled or thermally processed. Payment is per waste delivery, with contract-based pricing. Acceptance is subject to strict pre-qualification including laboratory analysis and signed contract addendum.
2. Pre-treatment and processing fees: Fees charged for solidification/stabilization, asbestos processing, and lagunering services before waste is disposed or further handled. Revenue is volume-based and service-specific.
3. Laboratory and testing services: OVMB conducts acceptance testing for incoming waste streams via its internal laboratory, which supports the waste acceptance process. Testing fees are embedded in the overall waste management service.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

OVMB provides controlled landfill (berg) and specialized pre-treatment (solidification/stabilization, asbestos processing, lagunering) for industrial waste and contaminated residues that cannot be recycled or thermally processed. Services are delivered from a 32-hectare licensed site in the Ghent harbor zone in Flanders, Belgium, serving industrial companies, environmental firms, government bodies, and construction contractors under VLAREM II regulatory permits.

Product overview

OVMB (Oost-Vlaams Milieubeheer) is an environmental waste management company specializing in the processing and storage of industrial waste that cannot be recycled or processed elsewhere. The company operates two complementary services: (1) Berging van Bedrijfsafval - controlled landfill storage of industrial waste with extensive environmental protection systems, and (2) Verwerken van Bedrijfsafval - three specialized pre-treatment processes including Solidificatie en Stabilisatie (solidification and stabilization), Asbestverwerking (asbestos processing), and Lagunering (lagooning of dredged materials). Operations are conducted across two strategic sites in the Ghent port zone: Site JK (John F. Kennedylaan) for landfill, solidification and lagooning, and Site OT (Oudetragel) for specialized asbestos processing. The company is part of Eiffage Construction BeLux and holds ISO 14001, ISO 9001, VCA, and CO2-Prestatieladder certifications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Berging van Bedrijfsafval (Controlled Landfill of Industrial Waste) Controlled landfill service for industrial waste that cannot be recycled or thermally processed elsewhere, featuring multi-layer environmental protection with HDPE foil, clay layers, drainage systems, and minimum 30 years of post-closure monitoring under VLAREM II and international guidelines.
• Solidificatie en Stabilisatie (Solidification and Stabilization) Pre-treatment service that adds binding agents to industrial waste to reduce leaching of heavy metals and salts, improve mechanical stability, and convert powdered waste into solid waste to prevent dust nuisance before safe landfill disposal.
• Asbestverwerking (Asbestos Processing) Specialized processing of non-bound (non-friable) asbestos-containing waste in a hermetically sealed installation, immobilizing free asbestos fibers by binding them into a solid matrix, with annual capacity of approximately 1,750 tonnes. The immobilized material is safely stored in OVMB's own landfill.
• Lagunering (Lagooning of Dredged Material) Natural dewatering technique for dredged materials and other sludge, using two specially designed lagoon fields totaling 5.3 hectares located atop the landfill. Gravitational dewatering with controlled drainage reduces sludge volume and improves mechanical properties; purified effluent is reused internally. Maximum annual capacity of 30,000 tonnes, with dewatered material qualifying for reuse as soil under VLAREBO when meeting standards.
• Digitaal Aanvraagdossier Systeem (Digital Application Dossier System) Online portal for initiating waste acceptance applications, allowing clients to submit application forms, electronic identification forms (E-IDFs), laboratory analysis reports, and required documentation for waste acceptance evaluation and dossier management.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4,338 solar panels produce 998 MWh/year of green electricity, equivalent to ~250 households
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• C-BiotechflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 February 2026OVMB partnered with C-Biotech, C-Ground, and Cordeel Group in a pilot project launched on 12 February 2026 in the Ghent harbor. The project uses industrial hemp and targeted soil additives in a fully closed greenhouse environment to remediate PFAS-contaminated soil, with reuse as the end goal. OVMB participates as a partner providing expertise and infrastructure.
• C-GroundflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 February 2026Co-developer in the PFAS soil remediation pilot project. C-Ground contributes expertise in ground remediation and circular soil reuse, working alongside OVMB, C-Biotech, and Cordeel Group in the Ghent harbor initiative.
• Cordeel GroupflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 February 2026Partner in the PFAS remediation pilot project. Cordeel Group participated in the official launch on 12 February 2026, contributing construction and logistics expertise to the Ghent harbor initiative alongside OVMB, C-Biotech, and C-Ground.
• Eiffage Construction BeLuxcoreOthersOVMB is fully owned and integrated into Eiffage Construction BeLux, which is part of the broader Eiffage Group (European leader in construction, energy systems, infrastructure, and concessions). Eiffage provides OVMB with capital investment capacity, knowledge exchange, and organizational resources, enabling OVMB to invest in innovative technologies and meet increasingly stringent environmental standards.
• BeauVentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOVMB collaborated with BeauVent to develop a large-scale solar park on a former OVMB landfill site. The 4,338-panel installation generates 998 MWh/year of green electricity, contributing to OVMB's renewable energy goals and demonstrating circular land use — converting a closed landfill into an energy generation asset.
• BVDA (Belgische Vereniging van Afvalstoffenverwerkers)minorOthersSector association membership. BVDA represents Belgian waste processing companies. OVMB participates as a member, contributing to industry advocacy and knowledge sharing.
• VOKA (Vlaams netwerk van ondernemingen)minorOthersFlemish business network membership. OVMB participates in VOKA's Charter Duurzaam Ondernemen sustainability program, having been a member for 28 consecutive years.
• Denuo (Federatie voor afval- en recyclagesector)minorOthersBelgian Federation for Waste and Recycling sector membership. OVMB collaborates with Denuo on industry standards and regulatory frameworks for waste management in Belgium.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Renewi: Listed Benelux waste-to-products company with significant Belgian operations covering industrial waste, hazardous waste, and landfill/disposal services. Comparable to OVMB because it serves overlapping Belgian industrial and public-sector customers with similar waste treatment and disposal capabilities.
• Indaver: Belgian hazardous waste treatment specialist operating multiple treatment and disposal facilities across Belgium and Northern Europe. Directly comparable to OVMB because both focus on regulated industrial and hazardous waste streams in the same Flemish/Belgian regulatory environment.

Broad incumbents

• Clean Harbors: North-American-headquartered provider of environmental and industrial services including hazardous waste treatment and disposal. Comparable to OVMB on the regulated hazardous waste treatment and disposal activity, though operating at global rather than regional scale.
• Stericycle: Global specialist in regulated and hazardous waste management, including industrial waste handling and compliance services. Comparable to OVMB because of the focus on regulated waste streams and compliance-driven B2B contracts.
• Veolia Environnement Belgium: Subsidiary of global environmental services group Veolia with Belgian hazardous waste treatment, recycling, and industrial services. Comparable to OVMB in serving industrial clients and managing regulated waste, but with a much wider service portfolio and geographic footprint.
• SUEZ Recycling and Recovery Belgium: Belgian arm of global waste management major SUEZ, providing collection, treatment, recycling, and disposal services including hazardous waste. Comparable to OVMB as a broad incumbent offering overlapping services rather than specialising solely in Flemish industrial landfill.

Regional players

• Van Vliet Groep: Dutch group focused on construction and demolition waste processing, soil remediation, and recycling in the Netherlands. Comparable to OVMB on contaminated soil and C&D waste handling, but primarily active in a different national market.

Emerging players

• Inashco: Specialised processor of bottom ashes and other residual streams from waste-to-energy and recycling processes. Comparable to OVMB in handling ultimate residual streams from recycling and thermal treatment, but focused on a narrower waste fraction.

Others

• Bovenij (BVDA peer): Belgian waste processor and fellow BVDA member with industrial and hazardous waste capabilities. Comparable to OVMB as a Flemish waste-sector peer and industry-association counterparty, though with a different specialisation mix.
• Sibelco (environmental services): Belgian industrial minerals group with environmental remediation and industrial waste treatment activities. Comparable as a Belgian industrial player adjacent to industrial waste processing, rather than a direct head-to-head landfill competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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