Big Bag

What Big Bag does

Big Bag is a Swedish construction and demolition waste management company founded in 2003 and headquartered in Stockholm. Operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sortera Group since the 2017 acquisition, the company serves construction, installation, and interior renovation companies across Sweden with an integrated offering that combines physical products (BIG BAGs in three sizes, containers from 5–30 m³, 660-liter wheeled bins, and a suite of UN-certified hazardous waste containers) with collection, transport, and recycling services. Primary operations cover the Stockholm, Uppsala, and Gävle regions, supplemented by retail distribution through Swedish building supply store chains nationwide.

The company's core technology is its digital customer portal (kund.bigbag.se) with native iOS and Android applications, enabling 24/7 self-service ordering, project-level waste fraction reporting in Swedish and English, and Microsoft single sign-on integration. This portal underpins a next-business-day pickup logistics operation executed via an owned fleet of collection vehicles, vacuum/suction trucks, and crane trucks capable of high-rise lifting up to 40 meters. Big Bag also delivers sorting training programs and holds triple ISO certification (9001, 14001, 45001) alongside transport permits and STEMFS 2014:2 hazardous waste certification.

The business model operates across four revenue streams: one-time product sales of BIG BAG sacks (priced 595–1,395 SEK per unit excluding VAT), recurring container and bin rentals, transactional pickup and logistics fees, and professional services revenue from sorting training. Go-to-market is hybrid — direct-to-consumer self-serve via the portal and app for SMBs and individual builders, channel partners (building supply resellers) for in-person purchase, and direct field sales for enterprise customers requiring custom quotes, hazardous waste handling, vacuum truck services, and high-rise lifting. Two physical showrooms in Stockholm and Uppsala support in-person sales and training delivery.

Name

Big Bag

Legal name

Big Bag

Website

https://bigbag.se

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Big Bag is a Stockholm-based construction and demolition waste management company, wholly owned by Sortera Group, that supplies sacks, containers, and hazardous waste receptacles plus collection and recycling services to construction and renovation firms across Sweden.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Waste Management Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Refuse Systems (4953), Plastics, Foil & Coated Paper Bags (2673), Metal Shipping Barrels, Drums, Kegs & Pails (3412)

akta.pro primary industry

Bulk Item & White Goods Collection (Bulky Waste) (BPALAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Regulated Medical Waste (RMW) Collection & Transport (BPALAGAA), Industrial Sacks & Bags (Paper/Plastic/Woven) (IMALAGAD)

Keywords

• Construction waste management
• Construction sack supply
• Container rental services
• Hazardous waste handling
• Vacuum truck services

Headquarters

HQ city

Stockholm

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. BIG BAG Product Sales: Sale of BIG BAG building sacks (Small, Medium, Large sizes) to customers. Sacks are sold via the customer portal, through retail resellers (building supply stores), and at the Stockholm showroom. Products are priced per unit with zone surcharges for areas outside Stockholm and Uppsala pickup zones.
2. Container and Waste Bin Rental: Rental of containers (5–30 m³), large wheeled bins (660L), and specialized hazardous waste containers. Containers are delivered and collected as part of the service. Includes covered and open containers, lift dumpers, and container exchange systems (lastväxlare).
3. Waste Collection and Logistics Services: Collection and transport of filled BIG BAGs, containers, and bins from construction sites. Services include pickup of hazardous waste, vacuum/suction truck services, material delivery, high-rise lifting, and picking/clearing services for construction debris.
4. Sorting and Training Services: Sorting education and training services offered to customers and their staff, delivered at BIG BAG showrooms in Stockholm and Uppsala or on-site at the customer's premises. Covers waste sorting regulations, material fractions, hazardous waste handling, and logistics optimization.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

BIG BAG is a full-service environmental contractor (miljöentreprenör) that manufactures and supplies construction waste sacks (Small/Medium/Large sizes), containers (5–30 m³), hazardous waste containers, and 660-litre wheeled bins, while operating integrated collection, transport, and sorting services for the Swedish construction sector. Its service portfolio includes vacuum truck suction, high-rise crane lifting, manual waste picking, material delivery (soil, gravel, crushed stone), and sorting training.

Product overview

Big Bag operates as a comprehensive waste management company serving construction and infrastructure companies, offering a portfolio of products and services for handling building and construction waste. The product range includes BIG BAGs in three sizes (Small, Medium, Large) for flexible waste collection, plus various containers (5–30 m³) including lift dumpers, long containers, and swap-body containers for larger volumes, along with wheeled 660-liter bins for indoor renovation projects. For hazardous waste, the company provides specialized containers including environmental drums, paint boxes, battery boxes, light tube boxes, environmental cartons, and environmental cabinets. The service offerings encompass vacuum truck services, high-reach crane lifts, manual waste picking services, waste logistics management, material delivery (soil, gravel, crushed stone), and sorting training. A customer portal (web and mobile app for iOS/Android) serves as the central platform for ordering, tracking, and reporting.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• BIG BAG Small Compact construction waste sack measuring 45 x 45 x 80 cm with 0.17 m³ volume, designed for limited spaces and easy transport via wheelbarrow. Priced at 595 SEK per unit (recommended retail, excluding VAT). Sold to construction contractors and individual builders via the customer portal, retail resellers, and Stockholm/Uppsala showrooms.
• BIG BAG Medium The most commonly used BIG BAG measuring 90 x 90 x 100 cm with 1 m³ volume and 1,300 kg maximum load, adapted for all types of construction waste. Priced at 1,195 SEK per unit (recommended retail, excluding VAT). Sold to construction and installation firms.
• BIG BAG Large Largest BIG BAG measuring 200 x 100 x 85 cm with 1.7 m³ volume and 1,250 kg maximum load, designed for long materials such as boards, sheets, and bulky items. Priced at 1,395 SEK per unit (recommended retail, excluding VAT).
• Container 5 m³ (Liftdumper) Compact container for narrow spaces with 5 m³ volume and foldable rear ramp for easy loading with wheelbarrows. Rental delivered and collected as part of the waste logistics service.
• Container 10 m³ (Liftdumper) Space-efficient container for limited areas with 10 m³ volume, suitable when BIG BAGs are impractical and for sorting different materials. Delivered and exchanged by BIG BAG's container exchange system (lastväxlare).
• Container (täckt) 10 m³ Covered lockable container with 10 m³ volume, featuring side hatches and rear door for secure containment of materials at construction sites.
• Container (lång) 10 m³ Long container with low sides and 10 m³ volume, ideal for heavy materials like concrete and excavation waste, with rear door access.
• Container 20 m³ Container with 20 m³ volume and relatively low sides for easy loading, suitable for demolition and warehouse clearing.
• Container (täckt) 25 m³ Lockable covered container with 25 m³ volume, side hatches and rear door, designed for demolition projects requiring secured containment.
• Container 30 m³

Quantifiable outcome

• Orders placed before 4 PM on weekdays are collected the following business day in Stockholm, Uppsala, and surrounding areas.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Sortera GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017BIG BAG was acquired by Sortera Group in 2017 and became a wholly-owned subsidiary in 2018. BIG BAG operates as part of the Sortera Group, benefiting from shared infrastructure including sorting facilities, a fleet of vehicles, and the group's sustainability platform. Sortera Group (org.nr. 559051-3288, based in Stockholm) is the parent company and personuppgiftsansvarig (data controller) for privacy matters. Sortera is described as a leading player in the circular construction sector in Scandinavia.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Renova: Swedish waste-management company serving construction, demolition, and household segments with collection, recycling, and hazardous-waste services. Comparable to Big Bag in service mix and integrated collection/processing model, though headquartered in western Sweden.
• Ragn-Sells: Major Nordic waste collection and recycling company with extensive operations in Sweden. Highly comparable to Big Bag across construction-waste collection, container rentals, and hazardous-waste handling, but operates at much broader geographic scale.

Regional players

• Sysav: Regional waste-management company owned by municipalities in southern Sweden (Skåne), providing collection, recycling, and hazardous-waste services. Comparable to Big Bag in service mix but operating in a non-overlapping geography.
• NSR (Nordvästra Skånes Renhållning): Municipal waste-collection utility serving northwestern Skåne with residential and commercial waste services. Comparable to Big Bag in solid-waste collection expertise but focused on a different Swedish region.

Broad incumbents

• Stena Recycling: Nordic recycling and metals-recovery group with broad industrial and construction waste streams. Comparable to Big Bag in handling construction-related and hazardous materials, but with a wider portfolio spanning metals, electronics, and industrial by-products.
• Veolia Sverige: Swedish arm of Veolia, providing hazardous-waste management, industrial services, and resource recovery. Comparable to Big Bag in regulated waste handling and reporting, but operating at national and international scale with a broader service portfolio.
• PreZero: European environmental services and circular-economy platform (Schwarz Group) with growing Nordic presence in collection, sorting, and recycling. Comparable to Big Bag's circular-economy positioning and integrated collection-to-sorting value chain.
• Suez Recycling & Recovery Sweden: Subsidiary of global environmental services group Suez, operating waste collection, recycling, and hazardous-waste services across Sweden. Comparable to Big Bag in municipal and construction-waste collection but part of a much larger international platform.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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