Loimi-Hämeen Jätehuolto

What Loimi-Hämeen Jätehuolto does

Loimi-Hämeen Jätehuolto Oy (LHJ) is a privately held Finnish municipal waste management company founded in 1995 and owned by 16 municipalities across the Loimi-Hämeen region (Forssa, Humppila, Jokioinen, Somero, Tammela, Urjala, Ypäjä, Akaa, Koski Tl, Loimaa, Oripää, Punkalaidun, Sastamala, Huittinen, Eura, and Säkylä). Operating from its headquarters and Kiimassuo waste treatment center at Kiimassuontie 127 in Forssa, with a second treatment center at Hallavaara in Säkylä, LHJ delivers the statutory waste services that Finnish law mandates municipalities to provide, serving approximately 127,000 residents. The core offering comprises separate collection of bio-waste, packaging waste (glass, metal, cardboard, plastic), mixed waste, sludge, and large-item pickups, supplemented by the mobile Ekotempaus hazardous-waste service, fixed waste stations, recycling points, and digital tools including the Kiertokaveri waste search index covering more than 1,000 items and interactive electronic transfer documentation.

Revenue is generated through a mandatory Basic Fee (Perusmaksu) charged to all properties, recurring collection subscriptions billed at varying cadences, transaction-based treatment fees at the Kiimassuo and Hallavaara centers, and a pay-as-you-go Noutopalvelu for bulky items. The LHJ Group extends the operating perimeter beyond household waste via wholly-owned Suomen Materiaalikierrätys Oy (electronics and metal recycling), majority-owned Suomen Tietoturva Oy (data security material destruction, 51%), 50/50 joint ventures Suomen Erityisjäte Oy with Kuusakoski (hazardous, contaminated soil, and slag processing) and Cool Finland Oy with Luxembourg-based OSL SA (refrigerant equipment recycling), plus the 155-hectare Tarasten Kiertotalousalue circular economy area straddling Tampere and Kangasala. LHJ Group consolidated revenue was €42.3 million in 2024 with 119 employees across the group, marketed through a multi-channel mix of direct collection routes, physical waste stations, digital self-service, community events (Kiertokarkelot, Ekotempaus), and a broad social media presence.

The company carries Bureau Veritas quality and environmental certification and the Suomen Yhteiskunnallinen Yritys (Social Enterprise) designation, with a 13-member Board of Directors chaired by Teuvo Suominen and vice-chaired by Päivi Pelttari following the May 2026 Annual General Meeting. Its competitive position is anchored in a regulated municipal monopoly over its 16 owner municipalities, complemented by group-wide capabilities in special waste streams that extend the addressable market into industrial, hazardous, and corporate customers.

Name

Loimi-Hämeen Jätehuolto

Legal name

Loimi-Hämeen Jätehuolto Oy

Website

https://lhj.fi

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Loimi-Hämeen Jätehuolto Oy is a Finnish municipal waste management company owned by 16 municipalities, providing statutory waste collection, recycling, and treatment services to approximately 127,000 residents through treatment centers and a group of subsidiaries covering hazardous waste, electronics, and refrigerant recycling.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Waste Management

NAICS

Solid Waste Collection (562111), Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal (562211), Remediation and Other Waste Management Services (5629)

SIC

Refuse Systems (4953), Sanitary Services (4950), Hazardous Waste Management (4955)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial & Commercial Waste Collection (Roll-off/Front-load) (IMAIAFAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Container Rental, Delivery & Servicing (Carts/Bins) (BPALAAAG), Bulk Item & White Goods Collection (Bulky Waste) (BPALAAAD), Multi-Family / HOA MSW Collection (Apartments, Condos) (EUAIAAAJ), Solid Waste & Recycling Services Administration (BPAIACAH), Hazardous Waste & Universal Waste Handling (Batteries, Lamps, Aerosols) (BPABALAE), Waste Management & Hazardous Waste Compliance (RCRA, Universal Waste, Waste Characterization/Manifests) (EUAHABAC)

Keywords

• Municipal waste management
• Waste collection services
• Recycling services
• Hazardous waste handling
• Circular economy services

Headquarters

HQ city

Forssa

HQ country

Finland

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Waste Collection Fees: Fees charged for waste collection services including mixed waste, bio-waste, packaging waste, and recyclable materials collection from households and businesses
2. Basic Fee (Perusmaksu): Mandatory basic fee charged to all properties in the service area, covering infrastructure and administrative costs
3. Waste Treatment and Processing Fees: Fees for waste reception, treatment, and processing at Kiimassuo and Hallavaara treatment centers
4. Pick-up Service (Noutopalvelu): Fee-based collection service for large items that cannot be placed in regular waste bins
5. Group Subsidiary Revenue: LHJ Group generates revenue through subsidiaries including Suomen Erityisjäte (special waste), Suomen Tietoturva (data security materials), Suomen Materiaalikierrätys (material recycling), and Cool Finland (refrigerant recycling)

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Loimi-Hämeen Jätehuolto Oy is a municipal waste management company owned by 16 Finnish municipalities that delivers statutory waste management services as mandated by Finnish waste law. The company provides separate collection of bio-waste, packaging waste (glass, metal, cardboard, plastic), mixed waste, sludge, bulky-item pick-up, and hazardous waste handling, operated through two treatment centers (Kiimassuo in Forssa and Hallavaara in Säkylä) and a network of waste stations and recycling points across its service area.

Product overview

Loimi-Hämeen Jätehuolto Oy operates as a unified waste management platform providing comprehensive services across 16 municipalities in the Loimi-Hämeen region. The company's core offerings include separate collection of bio-waste, packaging waste (glass, metal, cardboard, plastic), and mixed waste, complemented by sludge management, bulky item pickup services, and mobile hazardous waste collection (Ekotempaus). Digital services include Kiertokaveri (waste search tool) and interactive transfer document forms. The company maintains waste stations and recycling points across the service area, with processing centers in Forssa and Säkylä. The subsidiary LHJ Group expands capabilities through Suomen Tietoturva (data security material handling), Suomen Materiaalikierrätys (electronics and metal recycling), Suomen Erityisjäte (challenging materials), and Cool Finland (refrigeration equipment recycling).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Biojätekeräys (Bio-waste collection) Separate collection service for bio-waste from single-family homes, summer cottages, and housing cooperatives, with mandatory separate collection expanding to additional properties in 2024.
• Pakkausjätekeräys (Packaging waste collection) Separate collection of packaging waste including glass, metal, cardboard, and plastic packaging from households and housing cooperatives.
• Sekajäte (Mixed waste collection) Collection of mixed waste that cannot be separately recycled from residential and cooperative properties.
• Noutopalvelu (Pickup service) Order-based collection of large or bulky items that cannot fit in regular waste bins, priced at a uniform labor + transport + treatment fee.
• Lietteet (Sludge services) Septic and cesspool sludge collection and treatment for residential properties without municipal sewer connections.
• Ekotempaus (Mobile hazardous waste collection) Traveling mobile collection service for hazardous waste that visits municipalities across the service area on a published seasonal schedule.
• Kiertokaveri (Waste search) Web-based waste sorting search service that helps users find the correct waste fraction and drop-off point for more than 1,000 different waste items.
• Siirtoasiakirja (Waste transfer documents) Interactive PDF transfer documents with electronic signature capability for waste deliveries and weighed loads to treatment centers.
• Jäteasemat (Waste stations) Fixed waste reception stations including the Kiimassuo Waste Center (Forssa) and Hallavaara waste center (Säkylä), plus additional stations such as Akaan jäteasema.
• Kierrätyspisteet (Recycling points) Distributed recycling drop-off points for glass, metal, cardboard, plastic, and paper located throughout the service area.
• Suomen Tietoturva (Data security material destruction) Secure destruction of IT and data-security materials for business and public-sector clients; delivered via LHJ Group subsidiary (LHJ 51% / Verdis Oy 49%).
• Suomen Materiaalikierrätys (EEE and metal recycling) Recycling solutions for electrical and electronic equipment (excluding cooling appliances), metal scrap, and raw-material sorting for business customers; 100% owned by LHJ.
• Suomen Erityisjäte (Special and hazardous materials) Treatment of contaminated soils, hazardous materials, and waste-to-energy plant slag across Finland and neighboring areas; LHJ 50% / Kuusakoski Oy 50%.
• Cool Finland (Refrigeration equipment recycling) Refrigeration and cooling-equipment recycling delivered through a joint venture between LHJ and Luxembourg-based OSL SA (50/50).
• Perusmaksu (Basic fee service) Statutory annual basic fee charged to all properties in the service area, covering waste-management infrastructure and administrative costs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serves 127,000 residents across 16 municipalities
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 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

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Suomen Erityisjäte OycoreOthersSubsidiary specializing in challenging materials handling, including contaminated land and hazardous waste treatment. Also focuses on waste power plant slag processing in Finland and neighboring areas. Co-owned 50% by Kuusakoski Oy.
• Suomen Tietoturva OycoreOthersHandles data security material processing for businesses and public administration. LHJ owns 51%, Verdis Oy owns 49%.
• Suomen Materiaalikierrätys OycoreOthersProvides recycling solutions for electrical and electronic equipment (excluding refrigeration), metal scrap recycling, and raw material sorting. 100% owned by LHJ.
• Cool Finland OycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint venture focused on refrigeration equipment recycling. Co-owned 50% by LHJ and 50% by Luxembourg-based OSL SA. Features strong technology expertise in the field.
• Tarasten KiertotalousalueminorOthers155-hectare circular economy area located at the border of Tampere and Kangasala. Logistics location advantage and scale. Suomen Erityisjäte Oy owns 60%.
• Hyötykeräys OyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in organizing Kiertokarkelot family events. Provides collection services at Sastamala location.
• Kuusakoski OycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-owner of Suomen Erityisjäte Oy (50% ownership), bringing additional resources to hazardous waste and special materials processing.
• Verdis OycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-owner of Suomen Tietoturva Oy (49% ownership), supporting data security materials processing operations.
• OSL SAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLuxembourg-based co-owner of Cool Finland Oy (50% ownership), bringing international expertise to refrigeration equipment recycling.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Kuusakoski: Finnish metals and special-waste recycling major. Also a co-owner of LHJ subsidiary Suomen Erityisjäte (50%), making it both a partner and a directly comparable competitor in industrial/hazardous waste handling.
• Remeo: Finnish-Estonian waste management operator providing collection, recycling, and waste-to-energy services. Identified in LHJ's data as an active third-party container provider in LHJ's territory, competing on commercial collection.
• Lassila & Tikanoja: Finland's largest private-sector environmental services and waste management operator. Named in LHJ's own distribution data as an active waste-container provider in LHJ's service area, competing for commercial/industrial collection volumes.

Broad incumbents

• Stena Recycling: Nordic-wide recycling and environmental services operator with broad industrial/metal-recycling capability. Comparable on the recycling-segment side but operates at broader Nordic scale rather than municipal-collection focus.
• Veolia Environnement (Nordics): Global environmental services group with Nordic municipal and industrial waste operations. Competes at the broader-services level rather than in LHJ's specific municipal-collection niche.
• Fortum: Nordic energy and circular-economy operator with waste-to-energy and recycling capacity (including former Ekokem hazardous-waste operations). Comparable at the treatment/disposal segment level but operates at multi-country scale.

Regional players

• HSY (Helsinki Region Environmental Services): Municipal waste management joint authority for the Helsinki metropolitan area. Operates the same owner-municipality/mandate model as LHJ at a larger scale in a non-overlapping geography.
• Puhas (Tampereen Seudun Jätehuolto): Municipal waste management company serving the Tampere region. Closest structural twin to LHJ in terms of owner-municipality mandate and service breadth, but operating in a non-overlapping region.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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