Stadtreinigung Dresden

Name

Stadtreinigung Dresden

Legal name

Stadtreinigung Dresden GmbH

Website

https://srdresden.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1873

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Waste Management Services

NAICS

Solid Waste Collection (562111), Waste Collection (56211), Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal (562211), Solid Waste Landfill (562212)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Public Works / In-House Municipal Collection Operations (EUAIAAAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Street & Public Space Litter Collection (Municipal Cleaning) (BPALAAAE), Universal Waste Management (Batteries, Lamps, Mercury-Containing) (BPALAHAL), E-waste & Universal Waste Collection/Transfer (Electronics, Lamps, Batteries) (EUAIABAG), Municipal Solid Waste Collection (Residential/Commercial) (IMAIAFAA)

Keywords

• Municipal waste management
• Recycling center services
• Street cleaning services
• Bulky waste collection
• Hazardous waste disposal

Headquarters

HQ city

Dresden

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Municipal Waste Collection and Disposal Contracts: Core revenue derived from contracted waste collection, disposal, street cleaning, and winter maintenance services for the Landeshauptstadt Dresden (City of Dresden). Services are performed under a municipal contract, representing the foundational revenue stream.
2. Fee-Based Additional Services: Fees charged for specific optional services including bulky waste (Sperrmüll) collection (29.37 EUR standard, 88.12 EUR express), container provision (1.5–30 cbm), container washing, and professional clearance/decluttering services for households and commercial clients.
3. Recycling and Material Recovery: Revenue generated through the collection and processing of recyclables including paper, glass, plastics, metals, green waste, bio-waste, electronics, and special waste. Processed at the Wertstoffhöfe and the recycling center in Kaditz.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Stadtreinigung Dresden GmbH provides municipal waste collection, disposal, and recycling services for private households, commercial enterprises, public institutions, and housing companies across Dresden. Core offerings include scheduled household waste collection (bio, residual, paper, packaging), bulky waste and hazardous waste disposal, operation of five recycling centers (Wertstoffhöfe), container rental services, street and facility cleaning, winter maintenance, and green area maintenance using eco-friendly hot-water weed control technology.

Product overview

Stadtreinigung Dresden (SRD) is a municipal waste management company providing comprehensive environmental services for Dresden, Germany. The core offering consists of waste collection, disposal, and recycling services for residential, commercial, and municipal customers. Key services include municipal recycling centers (Wertstoffhöfe), mobile hazardous waste collection (Schadstoffmobil), bulky waste collection (Sperrmüll), container rental services, and document destruction. Supporting services include street and facility cleaning, winter maintenance, green area maintenance using sustainable hot water weed control technology, and container washing. Customer-facing services are delivered through an online portal (Kundenservice) for service requests, schedules, and information.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Abfallmanagement (Waste Management) Comprehensive waste disposal service including collection, transport, treatment, and recycling of all waste types for residential, commercial, and municipal customers. Includes waste management consulting, concept development, and ongoing optimization.
• Wertstoffhöfe (Recycling Centers) Five municipal recycling center locations accepting Sperrmüll (bulky waste), electronics, hazardous waste, green waste, construction debris, and other recyclables free of charge for private households. Commercial electronic waste accepted as Erstbehandler per ElektroG at Kaditz.
• Schadstoffmobil (Mobile Hazardous Waste Collection) Mobile collection vehicle that tours Dresden on a fixed schedule, collecting up to 10 kg of hazardous waste per household free of charge. Operates year-round across the city.
• Sperrmüllabholung (Bulky Waste Collection) Home collection service for large household items not fitting in regular bins. Standard collection up to 4 cubic meters for 29.37 EUR within 4 weeks; express collection for 88.12 EUR within 3 working days.
• Akten- und Datenträgervernichtung (Document Shredding) Secure destruction of documents and data carriers with various container sizes (70L to 660L), under video surveillance, with destruction protocols compliant with BDSG data protection regulations.
• Containerdienst (Container Services) Container rental for waste disposal in sizes from 1.5 cbm minicontainers to 30 cbm large containers, including open-top containers, enclosed containers, and press containers for commercial and private use. Also includes container washing.
• Reinigungsdienste (Cleaning Services) Street, sidewalk, plaza, and facility cleaning services using modern vehicles with telematics and manual cleaning methods, including high-pressure washing and leaf vacuuming.
• Winterdienst (Winter Service) Snow removal and gritting services for public spaces and properties during winter months. Approximately 51% of Dresden's streets receive public snow clearing and gritting.
• Grünflächenpflege (Green Area Maintenance) Outdoor maintenance using battery-powered tools and hot-water technology for weed control, providing sustainable, quiet, and emission-free environmental care. Two Multicar vehicles with Fiedler hot-water systems and one with Geysir system treat approximately 185,000-200,000 m² per month.
• Behälterwäsche (Container Washing) High-pressure cleaning of waste containers and container cabinets using specialized washing vehicles, reducing odors and improving residential quality.
• Kundenservice (Customer Service Portal) Online customer portal providing service requests, collection schedules, fee information, forms, and frequently asked questions. Accessible via srdresden.de with callback appointments and personal consultation.

Quantifiable outcome

• Approximately 25,000 tonnes of bio waste collected from households annually
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 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

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered strategic, core and minor.

• Fraunhofer IVIstrategicTechnology or Integration · 26 May 2025SRD collaborated with the Fraunhofer Institute for Transportation and Infrastructure Systems IVI on the MEGA-LADEN project to test and validate an automated underfloor (sub-surface contact) charging system for electric trucks. A 15-tonne electric truck was equipped with the patented system and tested in real-world operations. The partnership aims to enable scalable, cable-free charging for municipal electric fleets and potentially autonomous vehicles.
• Landeshauptstadt Dresden (City of Dresden)coreOthersSRD is a wholly or majority municipal-owned company (Stadtreinigung Dresden GmbH) operating as the primary waste management and street cleaning service provider for Dresden under municipal mandate. The city acts as both the owner/contracting authority and a key customer relationship.
• VKU (Verband Kommunaler Unternehmen)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerSRD participated in the VKU 'KOMMUNAL KANN' campaign, a national public awareness initiative highlighting the importance and professionalism of municipal services. The campaign featured YouTuber Marvin Wildhage shadowing SRD workers, generating media coverage across Germany.
• Feuerwehr Dresden (Dresden Fire Brigade)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint public safety awareness campaign (launched December 2025) addressing the growing fire hazard from improperly disposed lithium batteries and accumulators. The campaign includes branded SRD collection vehicles, educational materials, and joint press statements by Environment Mayor Eva Jähnigen and SRD Managing Director Alf Schwaten. The Fire Brigade also conducts regular training visits to SRD facilities (e.g., at Hammerweg on January 30, 2025).
• Amt für Stadtgrün und Abfallwirtschaft (ASA) DresdencoreOthersASA (Office for Urban Green and Waste Management) is the city department responsible for setting waste management policy, regulations, and fees in Dresden. SRD operates under ASA's regulatory framework and the two entities collaborate on public awareness campaigns and events, including the 150th anniversary celebrations.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• EBK Köln (Entsorgungsbetriebe der Stadt Köln): Cologne's municipal waste management company handling waste collection and street cleaning under the same German Satzung-driven model as SRD. Directly comparable in service mix and customer segments (households, commercial, housing industry).
• Abfallwirtschaftsbetrieb Stuttgart (AWS): City of Stuttgart's municipal waste company providing waste collection, recycling centers, hazardous waste, and street cleaning. Operates on the same Stadtwerk-based municipal-contract model as SRD with comparable size and services for a major German city.
• Münchner Stadtreinigung / AWM München: Munich's municipal waste management operation delivering waste collection, street cleaning, and Wertstoffhof-style recycling centers. Closely parallel to SRD's structure as a city-owned GmbH delivering mandated municipal environmental services.
• Berliner Stadtreinigung (BSR): Berlin's municipal waste management company providing waste collection, street cleaning, and recycling services. Directly comparable to SRD as a German Stadtwerk-owned municipal waste operator with statutory duties, multi-channel recycling infrastructure, and city-wide service mandate.
• aha - Zweckverband Abfallwirtschaft Hannover: Regional waste authority serving the Hannover region with municipal collection, recycling yards, hazardous-waste mobile collection, and street cleaning. Comparable scale and service portfolio to SRD.
• Stadtreinigung Hamburg (SRH): Hamburg's municipal waste collection and street cleaning operator. Closely comparable to SRD as a large German Stadtreinigung delivering residential/commercial waste collection, hazardous-waste mobile collection, and regulated municipal fees.

Broad incumbents

• Veolia Umweltservice: German subsidiary of Veolia providing municipal and commercial waste collection, street cleaning, and recycling. Overlaps with SRD's commercial and municipal service offerings but as a private incumbent serving many municipalities, not a single-city franchise.
• Remondis: One of the largest privately operated waste management companies in Germany and Europe, providing collection, recycling, hazardous waste, and industrial services. Comparable scope of municipal-collection activities to SRD, but operating as a private multi-national incumbent rather than a single-city operator.

Regional players

• Wiesbaden ESWE/ELW: Municipal utility and waste services arm serving Wiesbaden with similar municipal waste-collection, cleaning, and recycling services. Regional to Hesse rather than Saxony and slightly smaller scale than SRD.
• ARC (Amager Ressource Center): Publicly owned municipal waste and energy company for the Copenhagen area with waste collection, recycling centers, and special waste handling. Highly comparable Stadtwerk-style model with statutory duties, but serving Denmark rather than Germany.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@StadtreinigungDresden
• Instagraminstagram.com/Stadtreinigung.Dresden

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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