EcoWerf

What EcoWerf does

EcoWerf is a municipal waste management organization headquartered in Leuven, Belgium, serving more than 30 municipalities in the Flemish region. Founded in 2003, the organization employs 92 staff and operates as a public-sector inter-municipal entity providing waste collection, recycling, and composting services to residential households across its member communes, including Leuven, Tienen, Aarschot, and smaller surrounding municipalities.

EcoWerf's core operating infrastructure comprises home collection routes for sorted, residual, and organic waste; a network of physical recycling parks (containerparks); DifTar weight-based differentiated tariff parks where residents are charged according to the weight of residual waste deposited; and glass collection points (glasbollen). Supporting these operations are digital platforms including the Mijn EcoWerf resident portal for account management and the Recycle! mobile application (iOS and Android) for waste calendars and sorting guidance, plus a website that provides per-municipality sorting rules, educational resources, and downloadable waste calendars. EcoWerf also sells finished compost and potting soil derived from its organic waste processing and offers ancillary programs such as reusable diaper subsidies, repair-and-reuse initiatives, lending/sharing resources, and donation networks partnered with Bebat (batteries), Kringwinkel (reusable goods), and Recupel (electronic waste).

EcoWerf generates revenue through municipal service contracts combined with user fees, with the DifTar weight-based charging system providing a usage-based revenue stream that incentivizes waste reduction. Billing and payment are modernized through native integrations with Doccle (Belgium's largest digital administration platform) and Zoomit (embedded in major Belgian banking apps), enabling digital document delivery and one-click payments. The organization has received the VOKA Charter Duurzaam Ondernemen (Sustainable Entrepreneurship Charter) for the fourth consecutive time, most recently awarded on June 25, 2026.

Name

EcoWerf

Legal name

EcoWerf

Website

https://ecowerf.be

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

EcoWerf is a Belgian municipal waste management organization headquartered in Leuven, serving 30+ municipalities in the Flemish region with waste collection, recycling parks, DifTar weight-based pricing, composting, and resident-facing digital platforms.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Waste Management Services

NAICS

Waste Collection (56211), Compost Manufacturing (325315), Waste Management and Remediation Services (562), Other Waste Collection (562119)

SIC

Refuse Systems (4953)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Curbside Organics Programs (Municipal/Franchise) (BPALAEAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Yard Waste, Land Clearing & Green Waste Processing (Mulch/Compost Feedstock) (BPALAEAG), Compost Product Distribution, Retail & Landscape Supply (Bulk/Bagged) (BPALAEAI), Organics & Composting Programs (Food Waste, Green Waste) (BPABALAC)

Keywords

• Municipal waste management
• Household recycling services
• Waste collection logistics
• Recycling park operations
• Organic waste composting

Headquarters

HQ city

Leuven

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Municipal Waste Management Services: EcoWerf operates as a waste management organization serving multiple municipalities in the Flemish region of Belgium. Revenue is derived from municipal service contracts and user fees for waste collection, recycling, and disposal services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

EcoWerf provides municipal household waste collection, recycling park access, and composting services across 30+ municipalities in the Flemish region of Belgium, including the DifTar weight-based differentiated tariff system for residual waste. The organization supports residents through digital platforms (Mijn EcoWerf portal, Recycle! app), complementary waste-reduction programs (reusable diaper subsidies, repair/reuse, lending/sharing), and finished compost/potting soil products derived from processed organic waste.

Product overview

EcoWerf is a Belgian waste management organization serving municipalities in the Flemish Brabant region, operating a unified portfolio of waste collection and recycling services. The core offerings include home waste collection (Ophaling aan Huis), municipal recycling centers (Recyclageparken) operating under the DifTar weight-based differentiated tariff system, and comprehensive sorting guidance (Sorteerwijzer). Supporting these core services are digital platforms: the Recycle! mobile app (iOS/Android), the Mijn EcoWerf resident portal for account and billing management, and downloadable Afvalkalenders (waste calendars) per municipality. EcoWerf also offers complementary services including reusable diaper subsidies, repair/reuse programs, lending/sharing resources, and a network for donating items (Weggeven). The organization sells finished products including compost and potting soil derived from processed organic waste, and provides educational materials and facility tours for schools. Residents can pay bills and manage documents through integrations with Doccle and Zoomit banking platforms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ophaling aan Huis (Home Collection) Scheduled curbside waste collection from residential properties across member municipalities, covering sorted waste streams, residual waste, and organic waste pickup per the municipal calendar.
• Recyclageparken (Recycling Centers) Physical municipal recycling centers where residents of member municipalities can deposit assorted waste streams for proper sorting, recycling, and processing, with many locations operating under the DifTar weight-based pricing system.
• DifTar Systeem (Differentiated Tariff System) Weight-based differentiated tariff program at designated DifTar weight parks, where residents pay according to the measured weight of residual waste they dispose, creating a direct financial incentive to reduce waste.
• Recycle! App Free smartphone application for iOS and Android that provides residents with municipal waste calendars, collection schedules, and waste sorting information.
• Mijn EcoWerf (Resident Portal) Online resident portal where EcoWerf households manage their waste account, view invoices, payment history, and administrative documents related to waste services, with optional bill handling via Doccle and Zoomit integrations.
• Afvalkalenders (Waste Calendars) Annual waste collection calendars, downloadable per municipality, showing the scheduled collection days for each waste stream in that member municipality.
• Grofvuilophaling (Bulky Waste Collection on Request) On-request, fee-based collection of bulky household waste (grofvuil) from residential properties that cannot be handled through regular curbside collection or recycling parks.
• Glasbollen (Glass Collection Points) Public glass collection containers placed throughout member municipalities, enabling free drop-off of household glass for recycling.
• Compost en Potgrond (Compost and Potting Soil) Finished compost and potting soil products derived from organic waste processed through EcoWerf's composting operations, available for purchase at recycling parks.
• HerbRuikbare Luiers (Reusable Diaper Subsidy Program) Subsidy program offered through participating member municipalities to encourage the use of reusable diapers, reducing disposable diaper waste.
• Herstel en Hergebruik (Repair and Reuse Programs) Programs and resources provided to residents to encourage the repair and reuse of items, in order to reduce waste generation.
• Lenen en Delen (Lending and Sharing Resources) Programs and information for residents on lending and sharing items within their communities to reduce waste through shared resource use.
• Weggeven (Item Donation / Giving Network) Information and referral service directing residents to donation points and partners (Bebat for batteries, Recupel for electrical waste, Kringwinkel for reusable items) so usable goods are diverted from waste streams.
• Sorteerwijzer (Sorting Guide) Comprehensive sorting guide helping residents identify how to properly sort and dispose of different waste types produced in their households.
• Educatief Materiaal en Rondleidingen (Educational Materials and Facility Tours) Educational materials and guided tours of waste management facilities, provided to schools, associations, and community groups to support environmental education.
• Zwerfvuilacties (Litter Prevention Initiatives) Organized litter prevention and clean-up actions coordinated with residents and volunteers to keep public spaces free of litter.

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, moderate and minor.

• DocclecoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 12 January 2024Doccle is Belgium's largest digital administration platform. EcoWerf partnered with Doccle to offer residents digital document delivery, online payment, and direct debit capabilities through the Doccle platform, available via website and mobile app.
• ZoomitcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 12 January 2024Zoomit is embedded in the online banking applications of major Belgian banks. EcoWerf partnered with Zoomit starting January 12, 2024, to enable direct invoice delivery through customers' trusted banking apps, with automatic payment notification and one-click payment capabilities.
• VOKAmoderateOthersVOKA is the Flemish employers' organization. EcoWerf achieved the VOKA Charter Duurzaam Ondernemen (Sustainable Entrepreneurship Charter), recognizing the organization's commitment to sustainability. EcoWerf received this recognition for the fourth time in 2026.
• BebatminorOthersBebat is the Belgian battery collection organization. EcoWerf refers residents to Bebat collection points for battery disposal through the 'Geefpunten Bebat' program.
• KringwinkelminorOthersKringwinkel (Second-hand shop network) is the regional circular economy partner for reusable items. EcoWerf refers residents to Kringwinkel locations for donating reusable goods.
• RecupelminorOthersRecupel is the Belgian organization for electrical and electronic equipment recycling. EcoWerf refers residents to Recupel collection points for lamps and electrical waste disposal.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Hygea: Intermunicipal waste management organization in the Mons-Borinage region of Wallonia. Comparable Belgian intermunicipal peer with curbside collection, recycling parks, and composting operations.
• Limburg.net: Intermunicipal waste management organization for the Limburg province of Belgium. Direct comparable to EcoWerf in service model, regulatory context, and municipal contract structure.
• MIWA: Intermunicipal waste and environmental organization serving municipalities in the Antwerp/Waasland region. Comparable municipal-contract waste collection and recycling park operator.
• IMOG: Intermunicipal waste company in the Moorslede/Roeselare area of West Flanders. Direct peer operating recycling parks, home collection, and composting services for member municipalities.
• IVAGO: Intermunicipal waste company for the Ghent region of Belgium. Operates the same household waste collection, recycling park, and DifTar-style differentiated tariff model as EcoWerf.

Broad incumbents

• Veolia Environment: Global environmental services major with municipal waste management contracts across Europe. Broad incumbent competitor offering household collection, recycling, and organic processing at scale.
• Renewi: Major European waste-to-product company with significant Benelux operations including household waste collection. Larger commercial incumbent with overlapping municipal contracts and recycling capabilities.
• Suez Recycling and Recovery Belgium: Belgian arm of global waste management group Suez. Operates household waste collection, sorting, and composting facilities in direct competition for intermunicipal contracts.
• PreZero: European environmental services provider owned by the Schwarz Group, active in Belgium. Competes for municipal and commercial waste management contracts with end-to-end recycling capabilities.

Others

• IVOBA: Belgian federation of intermunicipal waste organizations (including EcoWerf). Adjacent enabling organization that supports collective policy advocacy and benchmarking among peers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ecowerf
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCUiOfbc715Dsx1uP8EX3WqA/featured?disable_polymer=1
• Facebookfacebook.com/EcoWerf
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ecowerf
• Instagraminstagram.com/ecowerf

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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