Rondo

What Rondo does

Rondo is an independent waste management advisor and contract administrator serving enterprise and mid-market customers across the Benelux, with 18 employees and approximately 180 million kilograms of waste managed annually through a network of 200+ specialized processors in the Netherlands and Belgium. The company operates as a subsidiary of Ortessa, a Dutch conglomerate of five entrepreneurial waste companies, and runs two core operating entities: RONDO B.V. (Netherlands, headquarters in Obdam) and RONDO België B.V. (regional office in Torhout, Belgium).

The commercial offering centers on Rondo Regie, a managed service in which Rondo assumes end-to-end responsibility for analyzing waste streams, selecting and negotiating processor contracts, monitoring indexations and service quality, coordinating daily operations, and consolidating invoicing. Layered on top is Rondo Online, a proprietary data platform providing real-time visibility into waste volumes, costs, CO2 emissions, container fill levels, and CSRD-reportable outputs per location and per stream. Adjacent offerings include Rondo Afvalsystemen (physical containers, separation systems, and workplace signage) and a free QuickScan self-assessment tool that captures leads via a two-minute online questionnaire.

Revenue is generated through a mix of managed-services fees tied to optimized waste spend, procurement/transaction fees on negotiated processor rates, subscription-like access to the Rondo Online platform (bundled with Regie), and hardware sales. Pricing is custom-quoted per customer based on waste stream complexity, volume, and location count, with no public rate cards. Go-to-market is sales-led via direct enterprise field sales supplemented by inside sales, the QuickScan funnel, and content marketing on circular economy topics. The company is privately held, holds VIHB, NIWO, ISO 9001, and ISO 14001 certifications, and has been operating for nearly 30 years under its current ownership.

Name

Rondo

Legal name

RONDO B.V.

Website

https://rondo.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Rondo is an independent Benelux waste management advisor serving enterprises across manufacturing, chemicals, packaging, and construction, providing contract management, processor matching, and a real-time data platform (Rondo Online) for waste cost and CO2 visibility.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Waste Management Services

NAICS

Waste Collection (56211), Waste Collection (5621), Hazardous Waste Collection (562112), Remediation and Other Waste Management Services (5629), Solid Waste Collection (562111), Materials Recovery Facilities (562920)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Waste, Recycling & Circularity (On-site Programs) (BPABAAAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Waste & Resource Management (General Waste/Recycling/Composting) (IMAIAAAG), Waste Management & Hazardous Waste Compliance (RCRA, Universal Waste, Waste Characterization/Manifests) (EUAHABAC), Hazardous Waste & Universal Waste Handling (Batteries, Lamps, Aerosols) (BPABALAE)

Keywords

• Waste management services
• Industrial waste solutions
• Circular economy consulting
• Waste contract management
• Waste data analytics

Headquarters

HQ city

Obdam

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Rondo Regie (Full-Service Waste Management): Comprehensive waste management service including contract management, processor coordination, daily operations, and optimization. Customers pay for the service through managed waste processing fees and management charges. Pricing is customized per customer based on waste streams and volume.
2. Rondo Online Platform Subscription: Data platform providing real-time waste insights, included as standard part of Regie services. Standalone access available for existing customers to monitor costs, volumes, CO2, and invoices.
3. Rondo Afvalsystemen (Waste Equipment): Physical waste equipment including containers, separation systems, and signage for workplace waste organization. Sold alongside waste management services.
4. Procurement & Contract Management: Negotiation of processing rates, monitoring of indexations, and optimization of contract terms for customers. Revenue generated through favorable processing rates negotiated at scale.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Rondo provides independent waste management advisory and operational services for businesses across the Benelux region. The company takes over contract management, processor coordination, daily operations, and continuous optimization of waste streams for enterprise and mid-market customers with complex waste profiles. Its Rondo Online platform delivers real-time data on waste volumes, costs, CO2 emissions, and performance per stream and location. Rondo Afvalsystemen supplies physical waste containers and separation systems for workplace implementation.

Product overview

Rondo's offering consists of two core service pillars — Rondo Regie (full-service waste management and contract administration) and Rondo Online (a real-time data and reporting platform, included as a standard component of Regie) — plus the physical infrastructure product Rondo Afvalsystemen for workplace waste containers and separation systems. The free QuickScan tool serves as an entry-level assessment to identify circular opportunities before engaging the full service.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Rondo Online: Digital data platform providing real-time insight into waste streams, costs, and CO₂ impact per location and stream.
• Rondo Regie
• Rondo Afvalsystemen

Products and services

• Rondo Regie Full-service waste management and contract administration service that covers analysis, contract management, daily coordination, and optimization of waste streams. Rondo takes over operational management of waste contracts so clients retain overview and control without executing day-to-day tasks. Targeted at enterprise and mid-market businesses across the Benelux with complex waste streams.
• Rondo Online Proprietary data platform providing real-time insight into waste streams, costs, volumes, CO2 impact, and performance per location and per stream. Consolidates data from invoices, volumes, and carbon metrics into one dashboard, with Excel export capabilities for CSRD reporting. Included as a standard component of Rondo Regie services.
• Rondo Afvalsystemen Physical waste containers and separation systems for workplace implementation, from individual bins to complete separation units with signage. Tailored to the client's organization to make waste separation simpler and more effective. Sold alongside waste management services through the related Rondo Afvalsystemen entity.
• QuickScan Free assessment tool that delivers a first overview of circular opportunities in a client's waste streams within approximately two minutes, without obligations. Serves as lead generation entry point that initiates sales contact for the full Rondo Regie and Rondo Online services.

Quantifiable outcome

• 180+ million kg of waste managed annually across the Benelux
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Open Over Afval Partners (PSV, CSU, Volvo Trucks, Cyclups)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2021Initiative partners in the 'Open Over Afval' (Open About Waste) campaign. Companies committed to transparency about waste challenges and working together on circular economy solutions. Rondo co-founded the initiative with Ortessa.
• GeostickminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2007Since 2007, Rondo has advised on circular use of label production waste streams, including use as fuel and raw material for cement production. Partnership focuses on CO2 reduction and sustainable waste processing.
• OrtessacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company of Rondo. Ortessa is a group of five entrepreneurial waste companies, each with their own specialization in waste management, united by the common mission of being open about waste. Rondo operates as a subsidiary under Ortessa's umbrella.
• GipsNet B.V.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for gypsum recycling. GipsNet processes approximately 70,000 kg of gypsum per day from the market, providing perfect raw material for Fermacell to make new products. Enables circular economy for construction waste.
• Fermacell B.V.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRondo serves as Fermacell's waste management partner, comparing collectors, connecting them with innovative processors, and ensuring optimal quality, price, and sustainability matches.
• Rondo AfvalsystemencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRelated entity providing physical waste equipment including containers, separation systems, and signage. Located at Overweg 15, 1713 HX Obdam. Part of the Rondo service ecosystem.
• AkzoNobelcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with InterCheM (customer of Rondo) to develop Sikkens Alpha Recycle Mat, a interior wall paint containing 35% recycled paint sourced from environmental yards. Involves HVC Groep for waste collection.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Metabolic: Metabolic is a Dutch sustainability consulting and circular economy advisory firm that helps enterprises transition to circular business models. Comparable to Rondo in advising companies on circular economy and waste optimization, though focused on strategy consulting rather than operational waste management.

Broad incumbents

• PreZero: PreZero is the environmental services division of the Schwarz Group, offering waste management, recycling, and circular economy services across Europe. Comparable to Rondo in targeting enterprise customers seeking circular solutions, but with significantly larger geographic reach and capital backing.
• Renewi: Renewi is a major Netherlands-headquartered waste management company operating across the Benelux and UK with collection, processing, and recycling services. It is the most direct large incumbent competing in Rondo's home geography, though it operates with full vertical integration rather than Rondo's independent-intermediary model.
• Veolia Environmental Services: Veolia is one of the world's largest environmental services companies providing waste management, water, and energy services globally. Comparable to Rondo in serving enterprise waste management needs, but operating at vastly greater scale and with vertically integrated infrastructure.
• Suez Recycling and Recovery: Suez provides water management and waste recovery services across Europe and globally, with strong presence in industrial waste streams. Comparable to Rondo in addressing complex industrial waste challenges but with broader service portfolio and multinational operations.

Others

• Shanks Group (now Renewi): Shanks was a UK and Benelux waste management company that merged into Renewi. Historically comparable to Rondo in serving enterprise waste customers in Benelux, now operates as Renewi's UK and Ireland division.
• Bollegraaf Apk: Bollegraaf is a Dutch manufacturer of sorting and recycling technology for Materials Recovery Facilities (MRFs). Comparable to Rondo as part of the Benelux recycling ecosystem, though operating as a technology supplier to processors rather than as an enterprise advisor.

Regional players

• Milieu Service Nederland: Milieu Service Nederland is a Dutch waste management and advisory company serving enterprise and government clients with waste collection, processing, and consulting services. Comparable to Rondo in addressing Dutch enterprise waste management needs.
• AVR (Afvalverwerking Rijnmond): AVR is a Dutch waste-to-energy company operating incineration and processing facilities in the Rotterdam region. While focused on processing rather than advisory, AVR competes for the same enterprise waste streams in the Netherlands market that Rondo routes for its customers.
• Cyclus NV: Cyclus is a Dutch regional waste management company operating in the Utrecht region with collection, processing, and circular economy services. Comparable to Rondo in targeting enterprise and municipal customers for waste optimization, though operating with vertical integration in a limited region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rondo-circularity

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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