WRG

What WRG does

WRG (Würzburger Recycling GmbH) is a privately held German waste management and recycling company founded in 1993 and headquartered at Gattingerstr. 24, Würzburg, Bavaria. The firm operates a single physical facility serving the Würzburg region and offers a horizontal portfolio spanning container rental, self-delivery drop-off, industrial plant disposal (Werksentsorgung), licensed special/hazardous waste handling (Sonderabfall, including asbestos/KMF), electronic waste, and copper cable purchasing. Container services range from 5 to 34 cbm drop-off and roll-off units, delivered and picked up by a specialized fleet with crane/telescoping-arm vehicles. The company is one of a limited number of locally licensed hazardous-waste handlers in its catchment area.

WRG generates revenue via three transaction-fee streams: container rental and per-load disposal fees, self-delivery disposal fees (with a 200 kg minimum and flat-rate pricing below threshold), and material resale from purchased copper cables. Pricing is custom-quoted per waste type, volume, and container size, with no public price list; payment for self-delivery is via EC-card or cash. The primary customer segment is commercial and industrial businesses (construction, manufacturing, commercial operations), with private individuals as a secondary segment. Distribution is direct, with no resellers or intermediaries.

Operationally, WRG runs Monday–Friday 07:00–15:45 and adapts to evolving German environmental regulation, including the September 2025 implementation of a €25.00/tonne CO2 surcharge under BEHG for thermic treatment. Recent product-side initiatives include a redesigned website (October 2025), EC-card payment rollout (September 2025), and an in-development online customer portal (Kundenportal). The company is owner-operated with no disclosed external investors or parent entity, employs 11–50 staff, and has no M&A, funding, or partnership activity on record.

Name

WRG

Legal name

Würzburger Recycling GmbH

Website

https://www.wue-rg.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

WRG (Würzburger Recycling GmbH) is a private Würzburg-based waste management and recycling company providing container rental, self-delivery disposal, industrial plant disposal, and licensed hazardous-waste handling to commercial, industrial, and private customers in the Würzburg region of Bavaria, Germany.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Waste Management Services

NAICS

Waste Collection (5621), Solid Waste Collection (562111), Waste Treatment and Disposal (5622)

SIC

Refuse Systems (4953), Sanitary Services (4950)

akta.pro primary industry

Chemical Tank Cleaning, Decontamination & Turnaround Waste Services (BPALAHAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

E-waste & Universal Waste Collection/Transfer (Electronics, Lamps, Batteries) (EUAIABAG)

Keywords

• Waste management services
• Container rental
• Hazardous waste disposal
• Recycling services
• Construction debris removal

Headquarters

HQ city

Würzburg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Container rental and disposal fees: Revenue generated from renting containers for waste collection and charging disposal fees based on waste type and volume. Services include drop-off and pickup of various container sizes.
2. Self-delivery disposal fees: Customers can self-deliver waste materials to the facility and pay disposal fees based on type and quantity. Minimum weight of 200 kg applies with a flat rate for lighter loads.
3. Copper cable purchase: WRG purchases copper cables, generating revenue through material resale after processing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

WRG (Würzburger Recycling GmbH) provides waste collection, container services, industrial plant disposal, and hazardous waste handling for commercial and private customers in the Würzburg region. The company offers various container types (5–34 cbm), self-delivery drop-off at its facility, special waste handling including asbestos and KMF materials, and purchases copper cables for recycling.

Product overview

WRG (Würzburger Recycling GmbH) operates as a waste management and recycling company offering a unified portfolio of container-based disposal services, hazardous waste management, and self-delivery options. The core offering centers on Containerdienst with various container types (5-34 cbm capacity), supplemented by Werksentsorgung (plant disposal), Sonderabfall (special waste), and Ankauf Kupferkabel (copper cable purchase). The company accepts diverse waste streams including construction debris (Bauschutt), wood (Holz), paper (Papier), electronic waste (Elektro-Altgeräte), glass, commercial waste, and hazardous materials. A customer portal (Kundenportal) is under development. Services are primarily oriented toward commercial and industrial customers in the Würzburg region.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Containerdienst (Container Service) Rental of drop-off containers (Absetzcontainer 5–10 cbm), roll-off containers (Abrollcontainer 10–34 cbm), tipping containers, and piece goods collection via platform trucks or crane vehicles. Containers are delivered and picked up at customer sites; requires 2.30–2.70 m width and 5–12 m length access. Lead time is 1–2 days. Targeted at commercial, construction, and private customers in the Würzburg region.
• Werksentsorgung (Plant/Industrial Disposal) Industrial plant disposal service tailored for commercial and industrial customers requiring regular waste management solutions from manufacturing facilities and commercial operations.
• Sonderabfall (Special/Hazardous Waste Disposal) Safe and legally compliant disposal of special/hazardous waste materials including asbestos and KMF (mineral fiber/insulating wool) requiring specialized BIG-BAG packaging compliance and regulatory expertise.
• Ankauf Kupferkabel (Copper Cable Purchase) Purchase service for copper cables and other metal scrap; WRG purchases materials and generates revenue through resale after processing.
• Selbstanlieferung (Self-Delivery) Self-delivery option allowing customers to drop off waste directly at the Würzburg facility during opening hours (Monday–Friday 07:00–15:45). Accepts commercial waste, green waste, construction debris, metals, paper, electronics, and special waste. Minimum weight 200 kg applies; flat rate of 100 kg charged if below threshold. Payment via EC-card or cash.
• Elektro-Altgeräte (Electronic Waste Collection) Collection and recycling of electronic waste including household appliances, IT equipment, telecommunications devices, consumer electronics, and small electrical appliances.
• Papier (Paper/Cardboard Recycling) Collection, baling, and marketing of paper, cardboard, and packaging materials (PPK) for recycling.
• Holz (Wood Waste Disposal) Wood waste disposal service categorized by contamination level: A1 (untreated), A2–A3 (treated interior), A4 (contaminated exterior wood with preservatives).

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• REMONDIS SE & Co. KG: One of Germany's largest waste and recycling companies with national container, hazardous waste, and recycling services; competes with WRG in Bavaria and Würzburg but as part of a much broader national portfolio.
• ALBA Group plc & Co. KG: National and international recycling and waste services group with container, hazardous waste, and recycling offerings that overlap WRG's categories, but operating at much larger scale across Germany.
• Prezero (Schwarz Group): Major German and European waste management company (formerly part of Veolia/SUEZ) offering commercial waste, hazardous waste, and recycling services that directly overlap WRG's portfolio at national scale.

Direct peers

• Zosseder GmbH: Mid-size Bavarian waste management and container services company operating across similar geographies with comparable container, special waste, and recycling offerings; directly comparable on size, regional focus, and service mix to WRG.
• Weißenfels Entsorgung GmbH: Regional German waste management firm offering container services and industrial/special waste disposal with a comparable mid-size, region-focused operating profile to WRG.
• Heinrich Becker GmbH & Co. KG: Regional waste disposal and container service provider in southern Germany with overlapping offerings in container rental, commercial/industrial waste, and special waste handling comparable to WRG's core Containerdienst.
• Wanner + Söhne Entsorgung GmbH: Family-owned regional waste disposal and container service provider in southern Germany, comparable to WRG on size, ownership structure, and service breadth across containers and special waste.
• Stork Umweltdienste GmbH: German regional waste services company focused on commercial/industrial waste collection, special waste, and recycling with a comparable mid-size operator profile and service breadth to WRG.
• Schönmackers Umweltdienste GmbH & Co. KG: Regional German waste management and recycling company with comparable mid-size operations in container services, special waste, and scrap handling; similar regional footprint and customer mix to WRG.
• Knettenbrech + Gurdulic GmbH & Co. KG: Mid-size German waste management and recycling company offering container services, hazardous/special waste handling, and scrap resale, with multi-site regional operations that overlap WRG's service portfolio in Bavaria.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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