What Surovina does

Surovina d.o.o. (full legal name: Surovina, družba za predelavo odpadkov, d.o.o.) is a Slovenian privately held waste management and recycling company founded in 1951 and headquartered in Maribor. The company operates an integrated waste value chain encompassing collection of ferrous and non-ferrous metals, paper, plastics, glass, and waste electrical and electronic equipment through 15+ physical collection centers across Slovenia, processing of these materials into secondary raw materials, and conversion of non-recyclable waste streams into solid recovered fuel (RDF) for co-combustion in cement kilns, thermal power plants, and district heating facilities.

Surovina operates as a licensed Producer Responsibility Organization (DROE) under Slovenian legislation, providing a packaging scheme service that allows obligated companies to delegate their packaging waste management compliance. The company also offers laboratory analyses, environmental consulting, confidential document destruction, and waste separation services. It holds End-of-Waste accreditation under EU regulations 333/2011 and 715/2013 for steel scrap, aluminum, and copper, and Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) customs status. Proprietary technology development includes a solid fuel production line (opened 2010 at Tezno, Maribor), LFIA rapid antigen test separation technology (gold and plastic recovery, EUR 674,873.85 Norwegian Financial Mechanism project), and a vacuum sludge drying pilot reactor.

Surovina is owned by Eko Surovina d.o.o., which is controlled by Rastoder d.o.o., following Gorenje's 2019 divestiture of its 69.32% majority stake. Revenue is generated through transaction fees on material purchase/sale, professional services contracts for comprehensive waste management, managed services for packaging scheme compliance, and laboratory/consulting fees. The company serves more than 6,000 corporate clients, executes over 18,000 waste collections annually, processes 12,000 tons of plastic bottles per year, and operates wholly-owned subsidiaries in Croatia (Surovina RECE d.o.o.), Serbia (Kemeko d.o.o.), and Bosnia and Herzegovina (Kemeko d.o.o.), with cross-border hazardous waste transport permits.

Name

Surovina

Legal name

Surovina, družba za predelavo odpadkov, d.o.o.

Website

https://surovina.si

Company type

Private

Founded year

1951

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Surovina is a privately held Slovenian waste management and recycling company operating the country's largest collection center network, serving 6,000+ corporate clients and individuals with integrated waste collection, secondary raw material recovery, solid fuel production, and packaging scheme compliance, with subsidiaries in Croatia, Serbia, and Bosnia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Waste Management and Recycling Services

NAICS

Waste Collection (56211), Materials Recovery Facilities (562920), Materials Recovery Facilities (56292), Other Waste Collection (562119), All Other Waste Management Services (56299)

SIC

Refuse Systems (4953), Sanitary Services (4950), Hazardous Waste Management (4955), Electric, Gas & Sanitary Services (4900)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty Materials Recovery (Carpet, Mattresses, Bulky Items) (EUAIADAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Commercial & Office Waste Collection (Non-hazardous) (EUAIAGAA), Industrial Packaging Waste Services (Pallets, Cardboard, Film, IBCs/Drums—Non-hazardous) (EUAIAGAD), Ferrous Scrap Processing & Recycling (Steel/Iron) (EUAIAJAA), Universal Waste Management (Batteries, Lamps, Mercury Devices, Aerosols) (BPALAFAJ), Special Waste Transfer (Tires, Mattresses, Appliances) (BPALABAG), Recycling & E-Waste Collection/Hauling (HSAKALAJ)

Keywords

• Waste management services
• Recycling services
• Solid fuel production
• Packaging scheme management
• Secondary raw materials

Headquarters

HQ city

Maribor

HQ country

Slovenia

HQ region

Europe

Offices20 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Waste Collection and Purchase: Surovina collects and purchases various waste materials from businesses and individuals, including ferrous metals, non-ferrous metals, paper, plastics, glass, and electrical equipment. Materials are then processed for recycling or energy recovery.
2. Comprehensive Waste Management Services: Custom waste management solutions for businesses including waste collection, processing, recycling, and environmental consulting services. Revenue generated through service contracts with corporate clients.
3. Packaging Scheme Management: Management of packaging waste obligations for companies under Slovenian legislation. Companies join Surovina's Producer Responsibility Organization (DROE) to fulfill their packaging waste management obligations.
4. Solid Fuel Sales: Production and sale of solid fuel derived from non-recyclable waste materials to cement plants, thermal power plants, and district heating facilities. While this represents a cost for waste generators, it enables zero landfill disposal for Surovina.
5. Environmental Consulting: Advisory services on environmental protection matters for businesses and organizations.
6. Laboratory Analysis Services: Laboratory testing and analysis services for waste materials and environmental compliance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Surovina is a Slovenian waste management and recycling company that provides end-to-end waste handling services, including collection, purchase and sale of secondary raw materials (ferrous and non-ferrous metals, paper, plastics, glass, electronic waste), comprehensive waste management solutions for businesses, packaging scheme management under Slovenian producer responsibility legislation, and production of solid fuel (RDF) from non-recyclable waste for use in cement plants, thermal power stations, and district heating facilities.

Product overview

Surovina is a waste management company offering an integrated portfolio of services that transform waste into valuable resources. The core offering centers on waste collection, purchase and sale of secondary raw materials, and comprehensive waste management services. Key services include the packaging scheme (Embalažna shema) for regulatory compliance, solid fuel production (Proizvodnja trdnega goriva) for waste that cannot be materially recycled, confidential document destruction, laboratory analyses, environmental consulting, and waste separation services. The company operates collection centers throughout Slovenia and processes materials including ferrous metals, non-ferrous metals, non-metals, waste electrical and electronic equipment, and packaging materials. The services are offered as a unified waste management ecosystem rather than discrete standalone products, with the comprehensive waste management service (Servis ravnanja z odpadki) serving as the umbrella offering that coordinates all other services from collection through recycling and energy recovery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Purchase and Sale of Waste Raw Materials (Odkup in prodaja odpadnih surovin) Purchase and sale of waste raw materials including ferrous metals, non-ferrous metals, non-metals, waste electrical and electronic equipment, and packaging materials from both businesses and individuals.
• Complete Waste Management Service (Servis ravnanja z odpadki) End-to-end waste management covering the entire process from waste collection to returning secondary raw materials to production or energy use. Includes conceptual project design, ecological island setup, employee training, waste collection, and recycling.
• Packaging Scheme (Embalažna shema) Producer responsibility service helping legal entities and entrepreneurs fulfill obligations under Slovenian packaging regulations, including taking over waste packaging management obligations, system management and optimization, waste packaging collection, and employee education.
• Solid Fuel Production (Proizvodnja trdnega goriva) Processing non-hazardous waste into solid fuel (RDF - Refuse Derived Fuel) from plastics, paper, cardboard, wood, textiles, and other combustible materials, suitable for co-incineration in cement kilns, thermoelectric facilities, and district heating plants.
• Laboratory Analyses (Laboratorijske analize) Laboratory testing and analysis services to verify the quality of solid fuel and other waste materials, operated through the company's in-house laboratory.
• Confidential Document Destruction (Uničevanje zaupne dokumentacije) Supervised and professional destruction of confidential documents and commissioned destruction of goods with full documentation and chain of custody.
• Environmental Consulting (Svetovanje na področju varstva okolja) Advisory services on environmental protection matters to help organizations meet their environmental compliance obligations.
• Waste Collection Services (Prevzem odpadkov) Collection services for various waste types including waste wood, waste plastics, waste glass, and white goods (large household appliances) from business premises.
• Waste Materials Purchase (Odkup odpadnih materialov) Purchase services for waste materials including iron, copper, batteries, paper, non-ferrous metals, and aluminum from both businesses and individuals.
• Waste Separation Services (Ločevanje odpadkov) Waste separation services and consulting for proper waste sorting at source.

Quantifiable outcome

• 12,000 tons of plastic bottles processed per year
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

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

• Lidl SlovenijaminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 11 June 2026Partnership for charitable bottle collection campaign supporting Društvo Tačke pomagačke (assistance dog organization). Lidl provides collection locations while Surovina manages the collection and donation of proceeds.
• RecovREE Research ConsortiumstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2026European research project for developing technologies for rare earth recycling and Nd-Fe-B magnet production from waste. Total project value 8,069,708 EUR with 4,999,305.75 EUR co-financing.
• FS UM-LCPP (Faculty of Mechanical Engineering Maribor)strategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2026Coordinator of SURE RECYCLE project for sustainable recovery of critical raw materials from e-waste and development of nanocomposite materials. Project partners include Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Technology, JSI - Department for Synthesis of Materials, and Surovina.
• Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, University of MariborstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2022Lead partner in LFIA-REC project for recycling rapid antigen LFIA tests. Partners include Plastika Skaza, FTPO Slovenj Gradec, IMT Ljubljana, Zlatarna Celje, UKC Maribor, and Surovina.
• Plastika Skaza d.o.o.strategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2022Partner in LFIA-REC project for receiving processed plastic fractions from rapid antigen test recycling for production into secondary products.
• Zlatarna Celje d.o.o.strategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2022Partner in LFIA-REC project for gold refining from nano-gold particles recovered from rapid antigen test recycling.
• UKC MariborminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2022Partner in LFIA-REC project, providing collected used rapid antigen LFIA tests from the medical center for recycling.
• Kemeko d.o.o. SrbijacoreOthersSubsidiary company owned by Surovina, operating in Serbia for collection, transport, storage, and processing of metallic and non-metallic materials. Specializes in handling hazardous waste in the Serbian market and organizes final disposal or incineration of hazardous waste for business partners. Holds all necessary permits for cross-border waste transport.
• Kemeko d.o.o. Bosna in HercegovinacoreOthersSubsidiary company owned by Surovina, operating in Bosnia and Herzegovina for collection, storage, and disposal of hazardous industrial waste, environmental cleaning services, medical waste processing, and production/engineering solutions.
• Surovina RECE d.o.o.coreOthersSubsidiary company of Surovina operating in Croatia with locations in Maribor and Rijeka for waste management services in the Croatian market.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Alba Group: German family-owned recycling and environmental services group with strong collection, sorting, secondary raw materials and PRO/dual-system capabilities. Comparable to Surovina's integration of PRO scheme management, materials recovery and RDF-adjacent activities.
• AVE (part of Porr / ÖBB): Austrian waste management company providing collection, sorting, recycling and thermal treatment services, including PRO scheme management. Comparable to Surovina in its end-to-end B2B municipal/commercial offering and PRO-style compliance service layer.
• Renewi: Listed European recycling company focused on converting waste into secondary raw materials across Benelux, Germany and the UK. Comparable to Surovina in its positioning around commercial waste collection and materials recovery rather than landfill disposal.
• Saubermacher: Austrian family-owned waste management and recycling group operating collection, sorting, materials recovery and hazardous waste services across Central Europe. Closely comparable to Surovina in size, private ownership, regional CEE footprint and PRO/collection-center business model.
• Befesa: Luxembourg-headquartered recycling company specializing in steel dust and aluminium salt slags recovery for the steel and aluminium industries. Comparable to Surovina's specialty materials recovery business, particularly the ferrous and non-ferrous value-added processing.
• Lobbe: German mid-market waste and environmental services provider offering industrial waste management, hazardous waste handling and materials recovery. Comparable to Surovina in scale, industrial customer focus and integrated service portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• Remondis: One of Europe's largest privately held waste and water management groups operating collection, recycling, hazardous waste and industrial services across multiple countries. Comparable to Surovina as a broad portfolio incumbent in materials recovery and industrial services.
• FCC Environment CEE: Central and Eastern European division of FCC Environment, providing municipal and industrial waste collection, sorting and disposal across CEE markets. Comparable to Surovina's regional expansion ambitions and municipal/commercial waste mix.
• PreZero: Schwarz Group's environmental services division operating collection, sorting, materials recovery and recycling across Europe. Comparable to Surovina's emphasis on closing material loops via integrated collection-to-recycling services.
• Veolia: Global environmental services leader operating waste collection, materials recovery, hazardous waste and energy-from-waste services across dozens of countries. Comparable to Surovina as the global benchmark for end-to-end municipal and industrial waste management.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/surovina.si
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gorenje-surovina-d.o.o.

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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