Dorr GmbH & Co KG

What Dorr GmbH & Co KG does

Dorr GmbH & Co. KG is a third-generation, family-owned waste management and recycling group headquartered in Kempten (Allgäu), Germany, operating nine sites across South Germany with approximately 450 employees. The company functions as a total waste management provider (Gesamtentsorger) for municipalities, industrial and commercial enterprises, and private households, with revenue streams spanning container rental, household and commercial waste collection, scrap-metal trading (August Kutter, MS Metallhandel Süd), hazardous/special-waste disposal (Dorr Sonderabfall-Verwertung with an in-house CP treatment plant in Memmingen), end-of-life vehicle recycling, certified document and data-carrier destruction (DIN 66399 / ISO 21964-3), and wood pellet production at Dorr-Biomassehof (65,000+ tons annually). Canal service is a distinct profit center, offering 24/7 emergency pipe cleaning plus trenchless rehabilitation using DIBt-certified proprietary methods (Janssen Process, Quick-Lock V4A sleeves, UV-cured GFK Inliner, silicate-gel Flutungsverfahren).

The underlying asset base is capital-intensive: a three-stage chemical-physical treatment (CP) plant achieving up to 99% purification, a specialized vehicle fleet including an electric roll-off skip truck charged by company-owned photovoltaics, and Dorr-Biomassehof operating around the clock in three shifts. Digital channels are limited to transactional portals — Dorr GO for B2B compliance reporting and container ordering, and Containershop for B2C booking — with no public API, SDK, or AI/ML capabilities. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed.

The go-to-market is sales-led with regional Vertriebsaußendienst teams at each branch (Kempten, Memmingen, Kaufbeuren, Forchheim), supplemented by the Dorr GO and Containershop self-service portals and a YouTube content series. The company is self-financed, wholly family-owned (Brita and Iris Dorr as sole shareholders since 2016), and has grown through a documented sequence of bolt-on acquisitions since the 1970s rather than external capital, most recently acquiring MS Metallhandel Süd in 2022 and operating the WZA Wertstoffzentrum Allgäu joint venture with Stark GmbH Lindau since 2018.

Name

Dorr GmbH & Co KG

Legal name

Dorr GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://dorr.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1945

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Dorr GmbH & Co. KG is a third-generation, family-owned German waste management, recycling, and canal-service group headquartered in Kempten (Allgäu), serving municipalities, industrial clients, and households across South Germany with approximately 450 employees across nine sites.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Waste Management and Recycling Services

NAICS

Waste Collection (56211), Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal (562211), Materials Recovery Facilities (56292), Waste Treatment and Disposal (5622), Waste Management and Remediation Services (562)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial & Commercial Waste Collection (Roll-off/Front-load) (IMAIAFAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Roll-off Dumpster Rental & On-site Container Services (BPALAJAJ), Industrial Sludge & Byproduct Management (BPALAHAG), Industrial Scrap Management & On-site Services (Plant Scrap, Roll-off, Managed Programs) (EUAIAJAI)

Keywords

• Waste disposal services
• Recycling management
• Canal rehabilitation
• Container rental services
• Hazardous waste disposal

Headquarters

HQ city

Kempten

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Waste Disposal Services: Collection and disposal of various waste types including household waste, commercial waste, industrial waste, and hazardous materials. Services include pickup, transport, and certified disposal with documentation.
2. Container Rental: Rental of containers in various sizes (1-38 cbm) for different waste types including press containers, roll-off containers, skip containers, and special containers for hazardous waste.
3. Canal Service: Professional canal service including pipe cleaning, canal inspection (TV), canal rehabilitation, and sealing testing. Available 24/7 for emergencies.
4. Scrap Metal and Recycling: Purchase and recycling of ferrous and non-ferrous metals including steel scrap, cast iron, batteries, zinc, stainless steel, brass, copper, and aluminum.
5. Pellets Sales: Production and sale of high-quality wood pellets from the Dorr-Biomassehof facility. Sales exclusively through specialized trade partners. Production capacity of over 65,000 tons annually.
6. Document and Data Carrier Destruction: Certified destruction of confidential documents and data carriers according to DIN 66399/ISO 21964-3 with destruction certificate. Offered as mobile service or with security containers.
7. Special Waste Disposal: Disposal of hazardous waste including liquid waste, piece goods (barrels/IBC), and chemicals using specially approved containers and modern vehicles.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Dorr GmbH & Co KG is a family-owned waste management and recycling company (Entsorgungsfachbetrieb) that provides end-to-end disposal services, canal/sewer services, and container rental across South Germany. The portfolio covers municipal, commercial, industrial, and household waste streams, hazardous/special waste, scrap metal recycling, end-of-life vehicle disposal, certified document destruction, and wood pellet production, supported by a 24/7 emergency canal service and an in-house chemical-physical treatment plant.

Product overview

Dorr GmbH & Co KG is a family-owned waste management and recycling company (Entsorgungsfachbetrieb) founded in 1945, offering a comprehensive suite of disposal and environmental services as a single integrated business rather than a modular software platform. The portfolio centers on three interlocking service pillars: (1) Entsorgung — total waste disposal and recycling covering municipal, commercial, industrial, and hazardous waste streams, including specialized services for scrap metals, end-of-life vehicles, confidential document destruction, and biomass pellets; (2) Kanalservice — a full canal/sewer service division providing pipe and canal cleaning, TV camera inspection, leak testing, trenchless renovation (Inliner, Janssen Process, Quick-Lock sleeves, flooding), and a 24/7 emergency hotline; and (3) Containerdienst — rental of all container types (press, roll-off, skip, small containers, hazardous waste containers, IBC, barrels) with delivery, collection, transport, and disposal. Supporting these three core areas are Full-Service Industrial Waste Management (Full-Service-Werksentsorgung), hazardous waste disposal with an in-house CP treatment plant, separator service (oil and grease), and a Dorr-Biomassehof pellet production facility. Two digital channels — the B2B portal Dorr GO (launched 2025) and the B2C Containershop (launched 2025) — complement the service portfolio. The company also operates August Kutter (scrap metal and end-of-life vehicles), MS Metallhandel Süd (metal trading), Dorr Sonderabfall-Verwertung (hazardous waste), and the WZA Wertstoffzentrum Allgäu joint venture.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Dorr GO: Online customer portal for business clients, offering 24/7 access to CO₂ balances, container ordering, waste reports, and compliance documentation for the Gewerbeabfallverordnung.
• Dorr Containershop
• Dorr-Biomassehof
• August Kutter
• WZA Wertstoffzentrum Allgäu
• VMC Forchheim

Products and services

• Entsorgung (Waste Disposal and Recycling) Core total waste management and recycling services (Gesamtentsorger) for municipalities, businesses, and private households, covering all waste types, hazardous materials, and recyclables with certified disposal and documentation.
• Kanalreinigung (Canal and Pipe Cleaning) Professional canal and pipe cleaning for all pipe types from DN 100 to DN 2800, using motorized spirals, high-pressure systems, laser scanners, and camera systems.
• Kanalsanierung (Trenchless Canal Renovation) Trenchless canal renovation using multiple DIBt-certified procedures including Janssen Process crack and break repair, Janssen collar renovation, Inliner lining method, Quick-Lock stainless steel sleeves, and flooding process for complex pipe networks.
• TV-Untersuchung and Dichtheitspruefung (Camera Inspection and Leak Testing) Certified inspection and leak testing of sewage systems using pressure testing per DIN EN 1610 and TV inspection with digital image transmission, including inspection protocols and DVD documentation.
• Rohrreinigung and Notdienst (Pipe Cleaning 24h Emergency Service) 24/7 emergency pipe and canal cleaning service for buildings covering pipe diameters from 5 to 25 cm, available around the clock including weekends and holidays via hotline 0800 11 56 880.
• Containerdienst (Container Rental and Disposal Service) Rental of waste containers in various sizes (1-38 cbm) and types (press, roll-off, skip, small, hazardous waste containers) with delivery, collection, transport, and certified disposal for commercial and private customers.
• Akten- und Datentraegervernichtung (Document and Data Carrier Destruction) Certified secure destruction of confidential documents and data carriers in compliance with DIN 66399 / ISO 21964-3, with destruction certificate; available as mobile on-site shredding or via locked security containers.
• Schrott und Metalle Verwertung (Scrap Metal Recycling) Professional collection, processing, and trade of ferrous and non-ferrous metals including steel scrap, cast iron, batteries, zinc, stainless steel, brass, copper, and aluminum at facilities in Kempten and Memmingen.
• Altfahrzeug-Entsorgung (End-of-Life Vehicle Recycling) Certified disposal of end-of-life vehicles with recycling certificates, including removal of operating fluids, inspection for reusable parts, compaction, shredding, and complete deregistration service.
• Sonderabfall and Gefahrgut Entsorgung (Hazardous Waste Disposal) Disposal of hazardous waste including liquid waste, piece goods (barrels/IBC), chemicals, emulsions, oil-water mixtures, paints, acids, alkalis, and solvents, supported by an in-house CP (chemical-physical) treatment plant in Memmingen.
• Full-Service-Werksentsorgung (Full-Service Industrial Waste Management) Comprehensive A-to-Z waste management consulting for businesses, including Gewerbeabfallverordnung compliance, employee training, auditor coordination, waste documentation, and recycling rate optimization.
• Abscheiderservice (Grease and Oil Separator Service) Full service for grease and oil separators including emptying, cleaning, inspection, maintenance, leak testing, and environmental disposal of separator contents for gas stations, workshops, and gastronomy.
• Industrieabbruch and Demontagen (Industrial Demolition and Dismantling) Industrial demolition and dismantling services at the Memmingen location, including complete decommissioning and disposal of industrial facilities and equipment.
• Hausmuell-, Bio- und Papiertonne (Household Waste Collection) Collection and transport services for household waste, organic waste, and paper in Allgäu municipalities using the distinctive orange fleet, with seasonal biotonne cleaning and free blue paper bins.
• Dorr-Biomassehof Pellets (Wood Pellet Fuel) Production and distribution of high-quality wood pellets from regional wood waste and sawmill by-products, operating around the clock in three shifts with capacity over 65,000 tonnes per year, sold exclusively through specialized trade partners.

Quantifiable outcome

• Purification degree of up to 99% achieved in CP-Anlage
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Stark GmbH LindaucoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Joint venture partner for WZA Wertstoffzentrum Allgäu GmbH & Co. KG in Betzigau, a modern pretreatment facility for commercial waste in the Allgäu region.
• LOGEX SYSTEM GmbH & Co. KGminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2001Dorr participates in this nationwide network of mid-sized disposal companies (mittelstandskooperation) that provides consulting and disposal services for all industries and company sizes.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves15 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Veolia Umweltservice Süd GmbH & Co. KG: Southern Germany subsidiary of Veolia, the global environmental services group, providing municipal and industrial waste collection, recycling, and hazardous waste services. Competes for the same Bavarian municipal and industrial accounts as Dorr and benefits from Veolia's national infrastructure.
• ALBA Group plc & Co. KG: Berlin-based integrated recycling and waste services group operating across Germany and Europe, covering scrap metal, plastics, electronics, and industrial disposal. Overlaps directly with Dorr's metal recycling (August Kutter), document destruction, and industrial waste services, but at significantly larger scale and national footprint.
• Remondis SE & Co. KG: Germany's largest private waste management company, headquartered in Lünen, offering collection, recycling, hazardous waste treatment, and canal services across all regions. Competes with Dorr for large municipal tenders in Bavaria and operates an overlapping service portfolio at much greater scale.
• PreZero Stiftung & Co. KG: Recycling and environmental services arm of the Schwarz Group (parent of Lidl/Kaufland), operating nationwide across collection, sorting, recycling, and hazardous waste. Competes with Dorr for industrial and municipal contracts in Bavaria, with the strategic backing of a large retail group enabling aggressive pricing.
• SUEZ Deutschland GmbH: German operations of SUEZ (now part of Veolia group), offering municipal and industrial waste management, recycling, and water/wastewater services. Overlaps with Dorr's collection, hazardous-waste, and recycling capabilities in Germany at larger scale.

Direct peers

• Stork Umweltdienste GmbH: German waste management and environmental services provider operating container rental, recycling, hazardous waste, and canal services. Comparable mid-sized competitor with overlapping service portfolio and similar target customers (municipalities, industrial, commercial).
• Lobbe Industrieservice GmbH & Co. KG: German family-owned industrial services and waste management group offering hazardous waste handling, container services, and canal/sewer services for industrial clients. Operates in similar customer verticals (manufacturing, chemicals) with comparable integrated services, making it a relevant mid-sized peer.
• Zosseder GmbH: Bavarian family-owned waste management and container service provider headquartered in Erding. Operates container rental, recycling, hazardous waste handling, and demolition services for the same industrial, commercial, municipal, and private segments as Dorr, making it a direct regional Mittelstand peer in southern Bavaria.
• Knettenbrech + Gurdulic GmbH & Co. KG: South German waste management company offering container rental, recycling, hazardous waste, and demolition services with a comparable integrated service model to Dorr. Operates in the same Allgäu/Bavaria region and competes for similar municipal and industrial contracts.

Others

• LOGEX SYSTEM GmbH & Co. KG: Germany-wide cooperation network of mid-sized disposal companies in which Dorr participates (since 2001). Relevant as a partner/cooperative rather than direct competitor, providing Dorr with pan-German disposal reach for projects outside its Allgäu home region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/Dorrunternehmensgruppe
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dorr-gmbh-co-kg

Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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