What Maip Ambiental does

Maip Ambiental is a privately held Brazilian environmental services company headquartered in Cotia, São Paulo, that purchases industrial waste from manufacturers and transforms it into recycled raw materials for resale. The company targets industrial clients generating residues, scrap, expired or off-specification products, and unserviceable items, offering waste analysis, segregation, traceability, descaracterization (de-characterization), and proper final disposal. Its core offerings are the Valorização de Resíduos Industriais service, the supply of Matéria-prima reciclada (recycled raw materials), and a complete Gest\u00e3o e valoriza\u00e7\u00e3o do seu res\u00edduo management package covering waste handling from analysis through compliant destination.

The company's revenue model combines two streams: a transaction-based line where it buys industrial waste and resells the resulting recycled raw materials, and a professional services line providing end-to-end waste management, regulatory compliance support, and circular-economy advisory. It operates a sales-led B2B go-to-market with direct outreach via website contact form, phone ((11) 3729-6916), and WhatsApp (11 94474 2209). Marketing is content-driven, leveraging blog articles, educational e-books (Aterro Zero, PNRS 2023, Gestão Inteligente de Resíduos Industriais), and organic social media on Instagram and Facebook. The company self-describes as a pioneer in industrial waste valorization in Brazil and reports having valorized over 3,973,433 kg of industrial waste as of 2021/2022.

Maip Ambiental is a micro-enterprise with 1–10 employees, no disclosed external funding, no parent company, no M&A activity, and no partnerships or alliances recorded in the source data. It operates exclusively in Brazil, with stated service coverage concentrated in the Southeast region. The company is privately held with no patents, trademarks, or third-party certifications disclosed, and has no published financial figures, making independent assessment of scale and unit economics difficult.

Name

Maip Ambiental

Legal name

Maip Ambiental

Website

https://maipambiental.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Maip Ambiental is a privately held Brazilian environmental services company that purchases industrial waste from manufacturers and transforms it into recycled raw materials, serving industrial clients across multiple verticals in Brazil via direct B2B sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Waste Management Services

NAICS

Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal (562211), Hazardous Waste Collection (562112)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Hazardous Waste Services (Manufacturing, Refineries, Metals, Automotive) (EUAIAFAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Manufacturing Process Residuals (Non-hazardous Sludges, Fines, Filter Cake) (EUAIAGAH), Hazardous Waste Management (Collection/Treatment/Disposal) (IMAIAFAI)

Keywords

• Industrial waste valorization
• Waste management services
• Recycled raw materials
• Circular economy solutions
• Environmental compliance services

Headquarters

HQ city

Cotia

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Industrial Waste Purchasing and Valorization: The company purchases industrial waste and transforms it into recycled raw materials that are sold to other companies. They also buy and descaracterize (de-characterize) unserviceable products that would otherwise be discarded.
2. Waste Management and Disposal Services: They provide complete waste management solutions including collection, sorting, recycling, de-characterization of materials, and proper final disposal. They help industries comply with environmental regulations.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Maip Ambiental purchases industrial waste residues and unserviceable products from Brazilian industrial clients, de-characterizes them, and transforms the materials into recycled raw materials that are sold to other companies for use in subproduct manufacturing. The company also provides complete waste management solutions—including collection, sorting, recycling, de-characterization, traceability, and proper final disposal—to help industries comply with environmental regulations and convert waste from a liability into extra revenue.

Product overview

Maip Ambiental is a service-based company offering a unified platform of industrial waste valorization services rather than a modular software product. The core offering centers on Valorização de Resíduos Industriais (Industrial Waste Valorization), complemented by Matéria-prima reciclada (Recycled Raw Materials) and Gestão e valorização do seu resíduo (Waste Management and Valorization). The company transforms purchased industrial waste and unserviceable products into recycled materials sold to other businesses. Educational resources including Aterro Zero e-book, Política Nacional de Resíduos Sólidos guide, and Gestão Inteligente de Resíduos Industriais guide supplement the service portfolio by providing knowledge content to attract and educate potential clients.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Valorização de Resíduos Industriais (Industrial Waste Valorization) Core service for industrial clients: purchases industrial waste residues and de-characterizes unserviceable products, transforming them into raw materials that support subproduct manufacturing and circular economy objectives.
• Matéria-prima reciclada (Recycled Raw Materials) Recycled raw materials derived from processed industrial waste, sold to other companies (including recycling and manufacturing buyers) to support sustainability and circular economy practices.
• Gestão e valorização do seu resíduo (Waste Management and Valorization) Complete waste management and valorization service including waste analysis, segregation, traceability, and proper destination of industrial residues for industrial clients.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 3,973,433 kg of industrial waste valorized

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights3 records

Emerging players

• Repurpose (Repurpose ESG): Global circular-economy focused consultancy and platform helping brands and manufacturers operationalize waste valorization; thematic peer to Maip's circular-economy services and recycled raw material offering.
• Carbonext: Brazil-based company focused on industrial waste valorization, recycling credits, and circular economy services; comparable to Maip's positioning as an emerging pioneer in industrial waste monetization.

Direct peers

• Solví: Brazilian environmental services group focused on industrial waste management, treatment, and valorization with nationwide industrial client base; direct competitor in the same industrial waste value chain Maip targets.
• Proactiva Meio Ambiente Brasil: Brazilian environmental services operator under the Veolia umbrella offering industrial waste solutions, water, and environmental compliance; directly comparable as an industrial waste valorization and management services peer.
• Estre Ambiental: Brazilian waste management company providing collection, treatment, recycling, and disposal of industrial and hazardous waste; comparable in serving B2B industrial customers seeking compliant disposal and valorization.

Broad incumbents

• Clean Harbors: North American leader in hazardous waste management serving industrial, refinery, and manufacturing clients; comparable in servicing industrial waste streams and offering recycling, reuse, and disposal pathways.
• Stericycle: Specialized hazardous and regulated waste services provider offering collection, treatment, and disposal; comparable to Maip's industrial waste handling, particularly for hazardous streams like solvents and electronic waste.
• Veolia Environnement (Brazil operations): Global environmental services leader with industrial waste treatment and recycling operations in Brazil; competes with Maip for industrial waste valorization and disposal contracts across multiple industrial verticals.
• Grupo Solví Participações: Brazilian environmental holding with industrial waste management subsidiaries; comparable as a multi-site industrial waste solutions provider competing for the same Brazilian manufacturer and industrial customer base.

Regional players

• Logística Ambiental Brasileira (AERF/Solutions): Brazilian regional environmental services firm focused on industrial waste collection, transportation, and adequate disposal; comparable as a regional Brazilian industrial waste management peer in the same regulatory environment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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