Containers Maes

What Containers Maes does

Containers Maes is a Belgian waste management and container rental company operating under the legal entity Yves Maes BVBA, with Maes Recycling Group BVBA as its managing holding. Founded in 2003 by Yves Maes and headquartered in Tessenderlo, the company has grown into one of Belgium's largest collectors and processors of construction and demolition (C&D) waste, operating a nationwide fleet of approximately 10,000 containers, four recycling hubs (Tessenderlo, Vilvoorde, Tienen, Waremme), two sand wash installations, a breaking plant, and waterway-connected port hubs. Its core service offering comprises skip container rental in sizes from 8m³ to 30m³ for both private individuals and businesses, complemented by a roll container subscription service for business customers (120L to 2500L) and self-delivery weighbridge processing at its recycling centers.

The underlying technology stack centers on four automated sorting lines (three for C&D waste and one for residual waste with VLAREMA 8-conform RDF production), physico-chemical sand cleaning installations, a modern delivery fleet, and digital self-serve tooling (Web Portal and Maes App). Containers Maes reports processing roughly 900,000 tonnes of waste per year with a 95% recycling or material/fuel recovery rate. The business model combines project-based container rental pricing (per container per rental period with weight-based surcharges for overloads), recurring monthly roll container subscriptions for business customers, and per-kilogram processing fees at recycling centers, supported by a direct sales motion with 24-hour nationwide delivery.

Name

Containers Maes

Legal name

Yves Maes BVBA

Website

https://containersmaes.be

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Containers Maes is a Belgian waste management company operating one of the country's largest container rental fleets for construction and demolition waste, serving private customers and businesses with nationwide 24-hour delivery, automated sorting, sand washing, and RDF production.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Waste Management Services

NAICS

Solid Waste Collection (562111), Waste Collection (5621)

SIC

Refuse Systems (4953)

akta.pro primary industry

Compactor, Container & Roll-off Services (Rental, Service & Logistics) (EUAIAGAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Roll-Off / Containerized MSW Collection (Commercial & Industrial) (EUAIAAAD), Material Handling & Loading Services (Tipping, Compaction, Baling, Densification) (EUAIABAI)

Keywords

• Container rental services
• Construction waste recycling
• Roll container collection
• Waste sorting facilities
• Demolition waste processing

Headquarters

HQ city

Vilvoorde

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Revenue model

1. Container rental (skip containers): Rental of construction containers (8m³ to 30m³) for construction, renovation, and demolition projects. Includes delivery, collection, and compliant processing of collected waste. Revenue generated from rental fees and waste processing fees based on waste type and quantity.
2. Roll container collection services: Roll container rental and emptying services for businesses. Containers from 120L to 2500L for various waste types (residual waste, paper/cardboard, PMD, plastic film, hard plastics, green waste, food waste). Fixed all-inclusive monthly tariff covering rental, emptying, and processing. Collection frequency options: weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, or on-demand.
3. Waste processing at facilities: Self-delivery of waste to company recycling centers. Customers pay based on weight difference measured via calibrated scale. Minimum charge of €50 incl. VAT per weighing. Revenue from processing fees per waste type.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Containers Maes rents drop-off containers (8m³ to 30m³) and roll containers (120L to 2500L) for construction, renovation, and demolition waste across Belgium, with 24-hour nationwide delivery and collection. Collected waste is processed at the company's network of automated recycling hubs, a physico-chemical sand washing installation, and a breaking plant, achieving a 95% recycling or material/fuel recovery rate.

Product overview

Containers Maes offers a comprehensive waste management solution centered on container rental and recycling services. The core product portfolio includes Afzetcontainers (drop-off containers in 8m³ to 30m³ sizes) for both private individuals and businesses, and Rolcontainers (roll containers ranging from 120L to 2500L) primarily for business clients. These are supported by a network of state-of-the-art recycling centers (Recycling Hubs, Sand Washing Installations, Breaking Centers) in Tessenderlo, Vilvoorde, Tienen, and Waremme. Digital tools including a Web Portal and Maes App complement the physical services, enabling customers to manage orders, view invoices, and request pickups. The company processes over 900,000 tonnes of waste annually with 95% recycled as material or recovered fuel, and operates a fleet of approximately 10,000 containers across Belgium.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Afzetcontainers (Drop-off Containers) Rental of drop-off (skip) containers in sizes from 8m³ to 30m³ for construction, renovation, and demolition waste. Available to both private individuals and business customers with delivery, collection, and compliant processing included. Private customers can order directly online; business customers receive custom quotes.
• Rolcontainers (Roll Containers)
• Recycling Center Waste Processing (Self-Delivery)

Quantifiable outcome

• 95% of collected waste recycled as material or recovered fuel
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Renewi: Dutch-Belgian listed waste-to-product company operating container rental, commercial waste collection, and materials recovery facilities across the Benelux region. Direct overlap with Containers Maes on roll-off containerized C&I waste collection and sorting services in Belgium.
• Vanheede Environment Group: Belgian family-owned waste management company offering collection, sorting, and processing across industrial, commercial, and hazardous waste streams. Closest Belgian-headquartered peer to Containers Maes in terms of vertically integrated collection-to-recycling model and Belgian operating geography.
• Indaver: Belgian-headquartered waste-to-energy and hazardous-waste specialist operating advanced treatment facilities in Belgium. Comparable to Containers Maes in operating high-capex Belgian processing infrastructure, though tilted more toward hazardous/industrial streams and energy recovery than C&D.

Broad incumbents

• SUEZ Recycling and Recovery Belgium: Belgian arm of global waste major SUEZ, providing collection, recycling, and recovery services across municipal, commercial, and industrial customers. Competes with Containers Maes in Belgian C&I waste collection but operates a much broader portfolio beyond C&D.

Others

• Veolia Belgium: Belgian subsidiary of global environmental services group Veolia, active in waste collection, sorting, and treatment. Larger incumbent competitor with overlap on C&I collection contracts but broader municipal and hazardous-waste exposure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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