Retura Glåma AS

What Retura Glåma AS does

Retura Glåma AS is a Norwegian waste management company headquartered in Kongsvinger, Norway, serving both business customers (næringsliv) and private households across the Glåmdalsregionen, Nedre Romerike, and Øvre Romerike districts. Founded in 2006 and operating with approximately 6 employees, the company provides end-to-end waste solutions including collection of all waste types, container and bin rental, transport, approved waste treatment, and secure document destruction. The company is part of the broader Retura network of Norwegian waste management operators and brands itself around local ties, regulatory compliance expertise, and ISO 9001:2015 / ISO 14001:2015 certified quality and environmental management systems.

The company's core product set centers on container rental (Avfallscontainer — 10m³ and 20m³ units across three zones priced from NOK 5,000 to NOK 10,900) and the Returasekken return bag (1–2m³ sizes priced from NOK 1,300 to NOK 1,875). Infrastructure includes a specialized fleet of lift trucks, hook trucks, compactor trucks, box trucks, and jet/vacuum trucks, plus a broad equipment catalogue covering containers (5–35m³), bins (140L–1000L), and specialized collection equipment for hazardous, infectious, and needle waste. The technology backbone is a web-based environmental reporting system (Miljøregnskap) on HogiaCloud that allows customers to access waste statistics, sorting rates, and compliance documentation.

Retura Glåma generates revenue through a mix of one-time container rentals (pay-as-you-go), recurring monthly commercial contracts with 3-month termination notice, and transaction fees including penalty charges for incorrect sorting and pass-through of the Norwegian CO2 tax on incinerated waste (NOK 354/ton increase passed to customers from January 2024). The go-to-market is sales-led and direct, with customers ordering via phone or email and receiving on-site consultation and tailored waste plans. Distribution is regional, anchored to Kongsvinger and adjacent municipalities, with an operational partnership with GIR (Glåmdalens Interkommunale Renovasjonsselskap) for agricultural plastic disposal.

Name

Retura Glåma AS

Legal name

Retura Glåma AS

Website

https://returagloma.no

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Retura Glåma AS is a Norwegian regional waste management company based in Kongsvinger, serving businesses and private customers across Glåmdalsregionen, Nedre Romerike, and Øvre Romerike with container rental, waste collection, reporting, and secure shredding services as part of the Retura network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Waste Management Services

NAICS

Waste Collection (56211), Other Nonhazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal (562219), Other Waste Collection (562119)

SIC

Refuse Systems (4953), Hazardous Waste Management (4955)

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial & Office Waste Collection (Non-hazardous) (EUAIAGAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Bulk Item & White Goods Collection (Bulky Waste) (BPALAAAD), Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection & Transfer (BPALABAF), E-waste Collection, Aggregation & Reverse Logistics (BPALAIAB)

Keywords

• Waste management services
• Container rental
• Secure document shredding
• Environmental reporting
• Hazardous waste collection

Headquarters

HQ city

Kongsvinger

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Container rental and waste collection services: Rental of waste containers (10m³ and 20m³) with fixed prices including delivery, collection, mixed waste, and up to 1 week rental. Prices vary by zone (Sone 1, 2, 3) with containers ranging from NOK 5,000-10,900 depending on size and zone. Also includes Returasekken (return bags) in sizes 1m³, 1.5m³, and 2m³ priced from NOK 1,300-1,875 including bag, collection, and waste.
2. Commercial waste management contracts: Long-term agreements with businesses for comprehensive waste handling including collection of all waste types, container/kompressor/press rental, transport, reporting/statistics/documentation, approved waste treatment, and secure shredding. Contracts are ongoing until terminated with 3 months notice.
3. Waste disposal fees based on CO2 tax: Price increases implemented from January 2024 due to increased CO2 tax on waste energy-recovered through incineration. The tax increased from NOK 131/ton to NOK 485/ton, with Retura passing through the NOK 354/ton difference to customers for waste types going to incineration (residual waste and hard plastic).
4. Penalty fees for incorrect sorting: Fees for incorrect sorting of waste, non-sorted batteries (NOK 10,000 + VAT from August 2025), sorting fees for contaminated fractions, and deviation fees for prohibited items in containers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Retura Glåma AS provides end-to-end waste management for businesses and private customers in the Kongsvinger region of Norway, encompassing container rental (10–20m³), the Returasekken return-bag service, collection of more than 14 waste streams (mixed waste, cardboard/paper, plastic, hazardous waste, EE-waste, construction masses, glass and metal, garden waste, fluorescent tubes, mineral wool, wet organic, secure shredding, etc.), transport with a specialised fleet, a web-based environmental reporting system, on-site waste planning (Avfallsplan), and secure document destruction (Sikkerhetsmakulering). Services are delivered under recurring commercial contracts or one-off zone-based rentals.

Product overview

Retura Glåma AS is a waste management company offering a comprehensive portfolio of waste collection and disposal services for businesses and private customers. The core offerings include Returasekken (return bags in 1-2m³ sizes) and Avfallscontainer (container rental in Sone 1/2/3 zones, 10-20m³), which form the primary customer-facing products. These are supported by a full range of waste type handling (Avfallstyper) covering 14+ categories from mixed waste to hazardous materials and electrical waste. The company provides end-to-end waste solutions (Avfallsløsninger) including consulting, documentation, collection, transport, and approved treatment. Equipment offerings (Containere, Beholdere, Biler) provide the operational infrastructure, while Miljøregnskap delivers web-based environmental reporting and Avfallsplan offers customized waste planning. Secure shredding (Sikkerhetsmakulering) addresses confidential document destruction needs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Container Rental (Avfallscontainer) Waste container rental for both private and business customers in 10m³ and 20m³ sizes, priced per zone and delivered/collected by Retura Glåma's own fleet. Includes delivery, collection, mixed waste handling, and a 1-week rental period.
• Returasekken (Return Bag Service) Pre-priced return bag service for household and small-project waste removal in 1m³, 1.5m³, and 2m³ sizes. The all-in price covers the bag, pickup, contents, and VAT.
• Waste Collection and Handling (Avfallsløsninger/Avfallstyper) Full-service waste collection across all waste streams for businesses and institutions, covering consulting and planning, transport, approved treatment, and guidance/training, and delivered under recurring commercial contracts.
• Sikkerhetsmakulering (Secure Shredding) Secure cross-cut document destruction for confidential materials, available to commercial and institutional customers and bundled into commercial waste contracts.
• Miljøregnskap (Environmental Reporting Service) Subscription-style environmental reporting portal that lets customers access waste-volume documentation, sorting statistics, and compliance evidence online.
• Avfallsplan (Custom Waste Plan) On-site waste assessment, mapping, sorting training, and consulting that produces a tailored waste plan aligned with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards.

Quantifiable outcome

• Web-based environmental reporting provides documentation and statistics accessible anytime

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• GIR (Glåmdalens Interkommunale Renovasjonsselskap)coreOthers · 29 May 2026GIR operates local recycling stations. Retura Glåma coordinates with GIR for agricultural plastic and growth film disposal. Customers must register jobs through Retura Glåma before delivering agricultural waste to GIR's facility at Hærnesmoen. This is a critical operational partnership for agricultural waste management in the region.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Franzefoss AS: Norwegian waste and recycling group focused on construction, industrial, and circular economy services. Comparable business model in B2B waste collection and recycling, with overlapping capabilities in bulk collection, recycling fractions, and environmental reporting.
• Ragn-Sells AS: Major Nordic waste management operator with Norwegian operations offering collection, recycling, hazardous waste handling, and circular economy services. Competes with Retura Glåma for commercial accounts and offers overlapping hazardous waste and recycling capabilities.
• Norsk Gjenvinning AS: Norway's largest waste and recycling company with comprehensive collection, treatment, and recovery services across the country. Directly competes with Retura Glåma for enterprise and municipal customers in eastern Norway but at significantly larger scale and broader service scope.
• Retura Norge AS (parent network): Retura is the brand network of which Retura Glåma is an affiliate. While Retura Glåma operates independently within the network, Retura Norge provides brand standards, shared services, and national visibility that anchor the regional affiliate's market position.

Regional players

• ROAF (Romerike Avfallsforedling IKS): Intermunicipal waste company serving Nedre and Øvre Romerike — the same regions where Retura Glåma operates. Direct geographic competitor for household and commercial collection, and a potential counterparty in municipal tenders for waste contracts.
• Avfall Sør AS (AVS): Intermunicipal waste company in southern Norway providing household and commercial waste collection, recycling stations, and treatment services. Comparable as a mid-sized regional operator with similar municipal-tied business model and certified operations.
• BIR AS (Bergen Interkommunale Renovasjonsselskap): Intermunicipal waste company serving western Norway. Comparable as a regional Norwegian waste operator with subscription-based household and commercial collection, recycling stations, and ISO-certified operations — but operates in a different geography.
• GIR (Glåmdalens Interkommunale Renovasjonsselskap): Intermunicipal waste company operating recycling stations in the Glåmdalen region, including Hærnesmoen where Retura Glåma coordinates agricultural plastic disposal. Acts both as a partner and a competitor for household waste streams in Retura Glåma's core service area.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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