What GLØR Partner does

GLØR Partner AS is a Norwegian commercial waste management company headquartered at Roverudmyra in Lillehammer, serving businesses across Innlandet County — including Lillehammer, Gausdal, Øyer, and Tretten. Founded in 2004 as a wholly-owned subsidiary of the inter-municipal sanitation company GLØR IKS following Norway's Pollution Control Act, it operates as the commercial arm handling business, industrial, construction, agricultural, event, and healthcare waste in the region. Its service portfolio spans container rentals (5–38 m³), LettVekk bulk bags (140–2,200L) with crane-truck collection, hazardous and infectious waste handling, security shredding, storage container rentals, compactors/presses, and waste-sorting advisory. The firm also sells specialized infectious-waste equipment and operates a physical depot for in-person service.

The company's technology layer centers on operational digitization rather than advanced software: a self-service e-commerce storefront at butikk.glorpartner.no for online ordering, a GLØR Partner mobile app for container/project management targeted at construction customers, and MomPortal — a digital system launched in May 2025 for waste characterization and landfill-disposal documentation, replacing paper-based processes. It holds ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications and is affiliated with the national Retura waste network. Operations are powered by an owned fleet of compactor, lift, hook, and crane trucks, with pricing structured around zone-based transport surcharges (Sone 1–4 around Lillehammer) and unit pricing per container or bag type.

Revenue mechanics are predominantly transactional and unit-priced: container rentals at kr1,990–5,240 depending on size/waste type, LettVekk collections at kr233–1,965, and infectious-waste hardware sold at kr35–160 per item. The go-to-market is direct-to-consumer via the e-commerce platform, mobile app, phone/email support, and sales representatives, complemented by referral partnerships (e.g., sortere.no) and content marketing around 2025 EU sorting regulations. As a government-owned commercial entity, growth is tied to regional economic activity in Innlandet County and to regulatory tailwinds from tightening EU and Norwegian waste-sorting requirements.

Name

GLØR Partner

Legal name

GLØR Partner AS

Website

https://glorpartner.no

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

GLØR Partner AS is a Norwegian commercial waste management firm serving businesses across Innlandet County with container rentals, LettVekk bulk bag collections, hazardous and infectious waste handling, and regulatory-compliance advisory, operating as a subsidiary of inter-municipal company GLØR IKS.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Waste Management

NAICS

Solid Waste Collection (562111), Waste Collection (5621), Hazardous Waste Collection (562112), Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal (562211)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Container Rental, Delivery & Servicing (Carts/Bins) (BPALAAAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Compactor, Container & Roll-off Services (Rental, Service & Logistics) (EUAIAGAC), Commercial & Office Waste Collection (Non-hazardous) (EUAIAGAA), Regulated Medical Waste (RMW) Collection & Transport (BPALAGAA), Hazardous Waste & Universal Waste Handling (Batteries, Lamps, Aerosols) (BPABALAE)

Keywords

• Commercial waste management
• Container rental services
• Waste collection transport
• Recycling disposal services
• Hazardous waste handling

Headquarters

HQ city

Lillehammer

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Container Rental Services: Rental of containers (5-38 m3) for commercial and private customers with fixed pricing that includes rental period, transport and waste handling. Prices vary by container type, rental duration, waste type and delivery zone.
2. LettVekk Bulk Bags: Sale and collection of large bulk bags (140-2200 liters) for various waste types including garden waste, construction materials, and hazardous waste. Collection service with crane trucks.
3. Storage Container Rental: 20-foot new storage containers for temporary storage needs during moves or renovations. Monthly rental pricing available.
4. Security Shredding Services: Secure document destruction with locked collection containers, transportation to facility, and supervised shredding with staff confidentiality agreements.
5. Waste Collection and Transportation: Regular scheduled waste collection services with compactor trucks, lift trucks and hook trucks for various container types. Pricing based on distance from Roverudmyra headquarters.
6. Infectious Waste Equipment: Sale of specialized equipment for infectious/medical waste including yellow containers,needle boxes, and disposal bags.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

GLØR Partner rents waste containers (5–38 m³), sells LettVekk bulk bags (140–2,200 L) and provides scheduled collection, transport and handling of business waste across the Lillehammer, Gausdal, Øyer and Tretten region. The offering is complemented by specialized equipment for infectious and hazardous waste, secure document shredding, compactors and storage containers, plus advisory services for waste sorting compliance supported by the MomPortal digital documentation system and the GLØR Partner mobile app.

Product overview

GLØR Partner is a commercial waste management company offering an integrated portfolio of container rental, waste collection, and recycling solutions. The core offering includes container rentals (5-38 m³) and LettVekk large bags (140-2200L) with collection services, complemented by specialized equipment for infectious waste, security shredding, hazardous waste management, and consultancy services. The company also provides compactors, presses, and waste sorting equipment for businesses, operating a digital platform (MomPortal) for waste documentation and a mobile app for ordering. Services span waste collection, transport, disposal, recycling, and advisory services for the business sector in the Lillehammer region.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Container Rental Services Rental of waste containers in multiple sizes (5–38 m³) with fixed-price packages that include the rental period, transport and waste handling, available for short- and long-term projects and various waste types. Targeted at commercial, construction and private customers in the Lillehammer region.
• LettVekk Bulk Bags Large waste bags in sizes from 140L up to 2,200L for heavy or bulky waste such as garden waste, timber, construction debris and other materials, designed for crane-truck collection. Sold to commercial, agricultural and private customers.
• LettVekk Collection Service Scheduled Wednesday pickup of LettVekk bulk bags using crane trucks, priced per collection by waste type and transport zone. Targets customers needing collection of filled bags rather than self-delivery.
• Storage Container Rental Monthly rental of 20-foot new storage containers for temporary secure storage during moves, renovations or events. Targets commercial and private customers needing short-to-medium-term on-site storage.
• Security Shredding Services Secure on-site and off-site shredding of confidential documents with locked collection containers, secure transport and supervised destruction under confidentiality agreements. Serves businesses with sensitive document disposal needs.
• Hazardous Waste Management Complete handling of hazardous waste from identification and classification through storage, annual reporting and electronic declaration via Avfallsdeklarering.no. Targeted at businesses producing hazardous waste streams requiring regulatory compliance.
• Infectious Waste Equipment Sale of specialized yellow-colored equipment for infectious medical waste, including 30L and 50L yellow containers, 0.5L–3.5L needle boxes, and thick/thin yellow waste bags. Sold to medical, dental and veterinary facilities needing compliant infectious waste consumables.
• Compactors and Packaging Presses Rental of compactors and packaging presses for cardboard and plastic film that compress waste on customer sites into compact bales, reducing collection frequency and storage space. Targeted at businesses with high cardboard or plastic film volumes.
• Waste Collection Equipment Supply of bins from 140L to 660L, underground/below-ground container units from 800L to 5,000L, bag stands and specialized sorting containers for in-house waste handling at customer sites. Serves businesses setting up or upgrading on-site waste infrastructure.
• Waste Consultation Services Expert consulting covering waste analysis, sorting equipment recommendations, site visits and environmental remediation planning. Targeted at commercial and construction customers needing advice on waste handling strategy and compliance.
• Scheduled Waste Collection and Transportation Regular scheduled collection and transport of business waste using compactor, lift and hook trucks, with pricing tied to distance from the Roverudmyra depot. Serves commercial accounts with ongoing container emptying and pickup needs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Biogas production from food waste powers 250 buses, reducing CO2 emissions significantly
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ReturacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRetura is a national waste management network/brand that GLØR is affiliated with. GLØR Partner appears as part of the Retura network on their website, indicating a partnership for broader waste management services and brand representation across Norway.
• sortere.nominorGTM or Marketing Partnersortere.no is a workplace sorting education platform that GLØR Partner refers customers to and collaborates with for helping businesses implement proper waste sorting practices. Partnership includes referral of customers to their 'sortere på jobb' (sorting at work) program.
• Miljødirektoratet (Environmental Directorate)coreOthersNorwegian environmental regulatory body that sets waste handling requirements and guidelines that GLØR Partner must comply with and help customers comply with.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• IVAR IKS: Intermunicipal company on Stavanger region handling waste, water, and wastewater. Comparable as a regional Norwegian waste utility with commercial collection services, recycling operations, and infrastructure for regulated waste streams.
• ReMidt IKS: Intermunicipal waste company serving Trøndelag region. Directly comparable in governance structure (IKS municipal entity) and service portfolio including commercial container rental, waste collection, and recycling services for businesses.
• Avfall Sør: Intermunicipal waste company serving the Agder region in southern Norway. Comparable in structure (municipal ownership) and offerings (container rental, business waste collection, recycling) but operating in a different Norwegian region.
• ROAF (Romerike Avfallsforedling IKS): Intermunicipal waste company serving the Romerike region near Oslo. Closely comparable as a GLØR IKS-style municipal entity providing container rental, commercial waste collection, and recycling services to businesses in a defined region.
• BIR (Bergenshalvøens Kommunale Renholdsverk): Municipal waste company serving the Bergen region, structurally analogous to GLØR Partner as an intermunicipal entity with container rental, commercial waste collection, and recycling services. Geographic non-overlap but same operating model and customer types.

Others

• Retura Norge: National waste network/brand that GLØR Partner is affiliated with. Comparable as an ecosystem partner providing brand recognition, customer education, and national coverage reach for affiliated regional waste operators.

Broad incumbents

• Ragn-Sells: Major Nordic waste management company with Norwegian operations covering collection, recycling, and environmental services. Comparable as a multi-segment waste provider serving commercial and industrial customers across Norway with similar service portfolio including hazardous waste handling.
• Suez Recycling and Recovery Norway: Global waste management company with Norwegian operations offering commercial waste collection, recycling, and circular economy services. Comparable as a large incumbent providing similar services to commercial and industrial customers in Norway.
• Norsk Gjenvinning: Norway's largest waste management company offering collection, recycling, and hazardous waste services nationally. Directly comparable as a commercial/industrial waste hauler with broader geographic reach; serves the same customer types (construction, commercial, industrial) with overlapping capabilities including digital documentation.
• Veolia Environnement Norway: Global environmental services company with Norwegian operations covering commercial waste collection, hazardous waste, and resource recovery. Comparable as a broad incumbent with similar service portfolio to GLØR Partner's commercial and industrial offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/glorpartner
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/10588263

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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