What Becker Umweltdienste GmbH does

Becker Umweltdienste GmbH is a Chemnitz, Saxony-headquartered waste management and recycling company operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Jakob Becker GmbH & Co. KG (Mehlingen, Rhineland-Palatinate), the regional operating entity for the parent group's 69-location, 2,400-employee German network. The firm sells container rental, scheduled and on-demand waste collection, hazardous-waste (Sonderabfall) handling, sewer/canal cleaning, building demolition, and — under the be.safe sub-brand — certified document and data-carrier destruction to DIN 66399 / GDPR. Customers span three horizontal segments: municipalities (tenders for collection and recycling infrastructure), industrial and commercial enterprises (customized waste concepts and ongoing container service), and private households (DIY/renovation container rental ordered online).

The operating model is built on a fleet of 1,000+ specialized vehicles (suction/flushing trucks, canal-inspection vehicles, container service and recycling logistics vehicles) inherited from the parent group, deployed across 30+ sites in Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt, Brandenburg, Berlin, and Thuringia. All sites hold Entsorgungsfachbetrieb certification, which functions as a regulatory moat for hazardous and commercial-waste handling. Container SKUs range from 1.5 m³ to 36 m³, covering Bauschutt, Baustellenmischabfall, Erde, Grünschnitt, untreated wood, Sperrmüll, and Gewerbeabfall, with quote-based unit pricing varying by postal code (sample entry prices €247-€525) and 10-day standing time included.

Distribution and customer acquisition combine a Shopware-powered transactional e-commerce storefront (with PayPal Checkout covering PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and SEPA) for SMB and consumer orders, a direct field-sales motion for municipal and industrial accounts, and an interactive online advisor that maps project types to container recommendations. Pricing is pay-as-you-go and publicly listed for standard SKUs but quote-based for special waste, demolition, and large enterprise engagements. The legal entity was registered in 1990; the firm carries the Jakob Becker Group's 125+ year heritage as a brand and trust signal.

Name

Becker Umweltdienste GmbH

Legal name

Becker Umweltdienste GmbH

Website

https://becker-umweltdienste.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Becker Umweltdienste GmbH is a Chemnitz-headquartered German waste management and recycling subsidiary of the Jakob Becker Group, providing container rental, hazardous-waste disposal, sewer cleaning, demolition, and certified data destruction to municipalities, industrial clients, and households across eastern Germany.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Waste Management and Recycling Services

NAICS

Solid Waste Collection (562111), Waste Collection (56211), Hazardous Waste Collection (562112)

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

Bulky Waste & White Goods Drop-Off/Transfer (BPALABAE), Commercial & Office Waste Collection (Non-hazardous) (EUAIAGAA), Hazardous Waste & Universal Waste Handling (Batteries, Lamps, Aerosols) (BPABALAE), Bulk Item Pickup & Hauling (Outdoor/Residential) (HSAIAOAE)

Keywords

• Waste management services
• Container rental services
• Construction debris disposal
• Hazardous waste management
• Secure document destruction

Headquarters

HQ city

Chemnitz

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Container Rental and Disposal Services: Core revenue stream from renting containers for various waste types (construction debris, green waste, bulk waste, commercial waste, earth, wood) and providing associated disposal services. Customers order containers online specifying waste type, size, and rental period.
2. Waste Collection and Transportation: Collection and transportation of waste from customer sites using specialized fleet, including scheduled and on-demand pickup services for municipalities, businesses, and private households.
3. Special Waste Management: Specialized handling of hazardous waste including oils, paints, solvents, asbestos materials, requiring special containers, logistics, and documentation under German hazardous waste regulations.
4. Document and Data Carrier Destruction: Secure destruction of confidential documents and data carriers (hard drives, etc.) through be.safe brand, providing collection, secure transport, and certified destruction with documentation.
5. Pipe and Canal Cleaning Services: Industrial pipe and canal cleaning services using specialized suction and flushing vehicles, including inspection and maintenance services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Becker Umweltdienste GmbH rents waste containers in sizes from 1.5 m³ to 36 m³ (drop and roll-off containers) for construction debris, mixed construction waste, soil, green waste, untreated wood, bulky waste, and commercial waste, with delivery and pickup via an owned fleet of over 1,000 specialized vehicles. The company complements container rental with hazardous/special waste disposal, certified document and data carrier destruction under the be.safe sub-brand, sewer and canal cleaning, and demolition services, sold through an e-commerce platform and direct field sales across eastern Germany.

Product overview

Becker Umweltdienste GmbH operates as a waste management and recycling company offering container rental services as its primary online product, supplemented by specialized disposal services. The core offering consists of various container types (1.5 m³ to 36 m³ capacities) for construction debris (Bauschutt), mixed construction waste (Baustellenmischabfall), soil/earth, green waste (Grünschnitt), untreated wood, bulky waste (Sperrmüll), and commercial waste (Gewerbeabfälle). These are complemented by hazardous waste disposal (Sonderabfall) and the be.safe sub-brand for certified document/data carrier destruction compliant with DIN 66399. The company also provides waste collection and transport using a fleet of over 1,000 specialized vehicles, sewer cleaning services, and demolition work. All services are available through an e-commerce platform (Shopware-powered online shop) with PayPal Checkout payment integration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• be.safe: Secure document and data carrier destruction services operating in Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt, and Thuringia.

Products and services

• Container for Construction Debris (Bauschutt) Rental of containers for construction debris (Bauschutt) — mineral materials only — including bricks, masonry, concrete, tiles, roof tiles, mortar, and ceramics, with delivery, pickup, and disposal priced from €313.
• Container for Mixed Construction Site Waste (Baustellenmischabfall) Rental of containers for mixed construction site waste including concrete, tiles, ceramics, wood residues, gypsum-based materials, carpet and wallpaper remnants, metal, iron, and cables, priced from €292.
• Container for Soil/Earth (Erde) Rental of containers for uncontaminated soil excavation, including clean soil and materials with minimal stone content (edge length max 15 cm), priced from €353.
• Container for Green Waste (Grünschnitt) Rental of containers for green waste including grass, leaves, hedge cuttings, lawn clippings, mulch, and small branches and shrubs, priced from €254.
• Container for Untreated Wood (Holz unbehandelt) Rental of containers for untreated wood including natural wood, boards, pallets, crates, construction wood, painted or coated wood, and glued wood, priced from €247.
• Container for Bulky Waste (Sperrmüll) Rental of containers for bulky waste from private households including wood, carpets, mattresses, furniture, and bed frames, priced from €326.
• Container for Commercial Waste (Gewerbeabfall) Rental of containers for commercial waste similar to household waste, including hygiene products, coated papers, wallpaper remnants, vacuum cleaner bags, and dried paints, priced from €525.
• Special Waste Disposal (Sonderabfall-Entsorgung) Specialized hazardous waste disposal services for oils, paints, lacquers, solvents, asbestos-containing materials, and other dangerous substances with custom logistics, expert consulting, and compliance documentation. Quote-based pricing; not bookable through the web shop.
• be.safe Document and Data Carrier Destruction Certified document and data carrier destruction service compliant with GDPR (DSGVO) and DIN 66399 (ISO/IEC 21964), offering secure collection, transport, and audited destruction of papers, hard drives, and other media for companies and institutions in Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt, and Thuringia.
• Waste Collection and Transport (Abfallsammlung und Transport) Scheduled and on-demand waste collection and transportation using a fleet of over 1,000 specialized vehicles (suction and flushing vehicles, canal inspection vehicles, container service vehicles, recycling logistics vehicles) for municipalities, businesses, and private households.
• Sewer and Canal Cleaning (Kanalreinigung) Sewer and canal cleaning services for industrial and municipal customers using specialized suction and flushing vehicles, including inspection and maintenance.
• Demolition Services (Abbrucharbeiten) Building demolition services with specialized equipment and expertise, including disposal planning for the resulting waste materials.

Quantifiable outcome

• 48-hour delivery possible
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 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

Integration4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Jakob Becker GmbH & Co. KGcoreOthersBecker Umweltdienste GmbH is a 100% subsidiary of Jakob Becker GmbH & Co. KG, headquartered in Mehlingen, Rhineland-Palatinate. The parent company provides group resources, shared services, and corporate governance across the Jakob Becker Group network of 69 locations.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• PreZero: Schwarz Group's recycling and waste management division offering container services, sorting, and recycling across Germany. Overlaps with Becker's container rental and commercial waste offerings while operating at national scale with vertical integration into retail waste streams.
• Remondis: Germany's largest private waste and recycling company, operating nationwide across container rental, hazardous waste, and municipal services — directly comparable to Becker Umweltdienste's container and disposal offerings but at significantly larger scale and broader geographic reach.
• ALBA Group: German recycling and waste services group active in container rental, sorting, and material recovery. Comparable to Becker Umweltdienste across commercial waste, recyclables collection, and container-based services, with a stronger recycling/downstream-processing footprint.
• Veolia Umweltservice: German arm of global waste and environmental services group Veolia, providing hazardous and industrial waste handling, container solutions, and municipal services. Overlaps with Becker's Sonderabfall and Gewerbeabfall offerings while serving a national customer base.
• SUEZ Deutschland: German operations of global environmental services group SUEZ, providing waste collection, recycling, and hazardous waste handling. Overlaps with Becker's commercial, industrial, and hazardous waste services at national scale.

Direct peers

• K+S Entsorgung: German waste disposal specialist providing container rental, hazardous waste handling, and industrial services. Comparable to Becker Umweltdienste's container and Sonderabfall offerings, particularly for commercial and industrial customers.
• Lobbe Industrieservice: Mid-sized German waste management company providing container rental, hazardous waste, and industrial cleaning services across multiple regions. Closely comparable to Becker Umweltdienste in service mix and regional focus.
• Stork Umweltdienste: German waste management and recycling company offering container rental, hazardous waste, and industrial cleaning services. Comparable to Becker's mid-sized regional waste management footprint and service portfolio.
• Interseroh: German recycling and waste management services provider offering packaging licensing, commercial waste, and container services. Comparable to Becker's commercial waste and recycling container offerings, particularly for industrial customers.
• FEHR Umwelt: German regional waste management company offering container rental, hazardous waste disposal, and recycling services. Comparable to Becker Umweltdienste's container-based Bauschutt/Sperrmüll offerings and certified disposal operations.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 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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