Odvoz A Likvidacia Odpadu A.s. V Skratke: Olo A.s.

What Odvoz A Likvidacia Odpadu A.s. V Skratke: Olo A.s. does

OLO a.s. is the municipal waste management company of Bratislava, Slovakia, wholly owned by the City of Bratislava and operating under the regulatory framework of the city's 2021–2026 circular economy strategy. Founded in 1995 and registered as a public limited company (IČO: 00681300), OLO holds the exclusive municipal concession for waste collection across the city and serves approximately 430,000 Bratislava residents, businesses, property managers, and institutions. The company runs three collection yards (Ružinov, Rača, Dúbravka), a 130-vehicle collection fleet, and the ZEVO (Zariadenie na energetické využitie odpadu) waste-to-energy facility — the largest in Slovakia — which processes ~135,000 tonnes of non-recyclable municipal waste annually, producing 44,000 MWh of electricity (33,000 MWh delivered to the grid) and supplying heat to 66,000+ Bratislava households via the MH Teplárenský holding district heating network.

The integrated service portfolio spans scheduled municipal waste collection (paper, plastics, glass, metals, bio-waste), bulky waste pickup via OLO Taxi, reusable-item collection via KOLO Taxi, large-capacity container rental, and the KOLO reuse center network (Ružinov 1,200 m² and Karlova Ves 260 m²), which has logged 110,000+ visits and prevented 290+ tonnes of waste. Automated sorting lines process plastics, metal packaging, and beverage cartons for recycling, while bottom-ash metal recovery at ZEVO extracts glass and ferrous/non-ferrous secondary raw materials. Revenue is generated through municipal waste fees (subscription), ZEVO gate fees and energy sales (electricity and heat, transactional/usage-based), commercial container rentals, OLO Taxi/KOLO Taxi unit pricing, and KOLO recommended-donation contributions. EU co-financed projects — including the €782,558.59 Dúbravka collection yard NFP and a €4,552,018 Cohesion Fund kitchen bio-waste NFP — alongside ISO 9001/14001/37001/45001 certifications underpin operational and capital expansion. KOLO n.o., a non-profit subsidiary, anchors the reuse vertical, and the company's 30-year operating history reflects stable, infrastructure-anchored municipal utility economics rather than venture-scale growth.

Name

Odvoz A Likvidacia Odpadu A.s. V Skratke: Olo A.s.

Legal name

Odvoz a likvidácia odpadu a.s. v skratke: OLO a.s.

Website

https://olo.sk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Waste Management Services

NAICS

Solid Waste Collection (562111), Materials Recovery Facilities (562920), Solid Waste Combustors and Incinerators (562213)

SIC

Refuse Systems (4953), Electric, Gas & Sanitary Services (4900)

akta.pro primary industry

Multi-Family / HOA MSW Collection (Apartments, Condos) (EUAIAAAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

E-waste & Universal Waste Collection/Transfer (Electronics, Lamps, Batteries) (EUAIABAG), Solid Waste & Recycling Services Administration (BPAIACAH)

Keywords

• Municipal waste management
• Waste collection services
• Waste-to-energy
• Recycling services
• Reuse center operations

Headquarters

HQ city

Bratislava

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Municipal waste collection fees: OLO is a municipal company of Bratislava providing waste collection services funded through local waste fees charged to Bratislava residents, businesses, and property management companies.
2. ZEVO energy sales (electricity and heat): ZEVO generates electricity and heat from waste. Approximately 44,000 MWh of electricity is produced annually, with 33,000 MWh delivered to the grid. Heat is supplied to district heating network serving Bratislava households.
3. ZEVO waste processing fees: Companies and institutions pay fees for waste disposal and processing at ZEVO (waste-to-energy facility). Also includes fees for bulky waste containers and other waste management services for legal entities.
4. Collection yard operations: Three collection yards (Zberné dvory) serve Bratislava residents free of charge (included in municipal fee) for most waste streams. Small construction waste charged at €0.078/kg.
5. KOLO reuse center: KOLO generates revenue through recommended contributions for donated items (€0.50–€25), which are treated as public collection funds used for environmental protection purposes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

OLO a.s. is a municipal waste management company that collects, sorts, recycles, and energetically recovers municipal solid waste for Bratislava. The company operates a 130-vehicle collection fleet, three collection yards, the ZEVO waste-to-energy facility (135,000 tonnes/year), and the KOLO reuse center network. Services cover door-to-door waste collection, bulky waste pickup, energy recovery, and reuse of functional items.

Product overview

OLO a.s. is a municipal waste management company providing integrated waste services in Bratislava, Slovakia. The company operates a unified service portfolio built around core infrastructure: waste collection vehicles serving residents and businesses, three collection yards (Zberné dvory) in Ružinov, Dúbravka, and Rača, the ZEVO waste-to-energy facility processing 135,000 tons annually, and KOLO reuse centers. Services include scheduled waste collection, OLO Taxi bulky waste pickup, KOLO Taxi for reusable items, bulk container rental, short-term container placement, and kitchen bio-waste collection. The company also operates an automated sorting line for plastics, metal packaging, and beverage cartons.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• KOLO: Bratislava Reuse Center (Bratislavské centrum opätovného použitia) – a reuse center giving unwanted items a second life, preventing waste creation. Features workshops, educational programs, and community activities.
• ZEVO
• OLO Taxi
• KOLO Taxi

Products and services

• ZEVO Waste-to-Energy Facility Energy recovery facility that processes approximately 135,000 tonnes of non-recyclable waste annually to generate electricity (44,000 MWh/year, 33,000 MWh supplied to the grid) and heat for Bratislava's district heating system. Accepts waste from companies and institutions.
• KOLO Bratislava Reuse Center Non-profit reuse center allowing citizens to donate and purchase second-hand items through recommended contributions (€0.50–€25). Two locations: KOLO Ružinov (1,200 m²) and KOLO Karlova Ves (260 m²). Includes repair workshop, educational center, and community space.
• Zberný dvor Ružinov (Collection Yard) Largest collection yard in Bratislava accepting the widest range of waste streams including hazardous waste, bulky waste, construction waste, bio waste, metals, and electronics. Serves approximately 30,000 residents annually. Open Monday–Saturday.
• Zberný dvor Dúbravka (Collection Yard) Collection yard serving residents of Dúbravka and Karlova Ves districts. Co-financed by the European Union. Open Tuesday–Saturday 08:00–18:00.
• Zberný dvor Rača (Collection Yard) Seasonal collection yard serving residents of Rača, Nové Mesto, and Vajnory districts. Also serves as KOLO collection point. Open limited hours (Tue–Sat).
• OLO Taxi (Bulky Waste Pickup) On-demand pickup service for bulky waste within Bratislava. Maximum volume 7 m³ and 3 tonnes capacity, with loading and transport included.
• KOLO Taxi (Reuse Item Pickup) On-demand pickup service for reusable items to be delivered to KOLO reuse centers within Bratislava. Priced at €35 (excl. VAT) or €37 (incl. VAT) per service. Maximum volume 7 m³ and 3 tonnes capacity.
• Bulk Container Rental (VKK) Rental of large-capacity containers up to 30 m³ for bulky waste, paper, plastic, glass, wood, and bio-waste collection. Available throughout Bratislava and surroundings for legal entities and individuals.
• Short-term Container Rental Temporary container placement for events, celebrations, or garden waste. Not available for construction or hazardous waste.
• Kitchen Bio-waste Collection Separate collection of kitchen bio-waste from households. Includes free starter kit with 10L ventilation basket and 20L brown collection container for newly enrolled households. Program co-financed by EU Cohesion Fund (€4,552,018 contracted NFP).
• Scheduled Municipal Waste Collection Door-to-door scheduled waste collection across all Bratislava districts using 130-vehicle fleet. Covers sorted waste (paper, plastics, glass, metals), kitchen and garden bio-waste, and residual waste. Funded through municipal waste fee.
• ZEVO Energy Recovery Service Energy recovery service for non-recyclable waste delivered to the ZEVO facility by companies and institutions. Produces electricity and heat for district heating. Companies and institutions pay fees for waste disposal and processing at ZEVO.
• Automated Sorting Line (Plastics, Metals, Cartons) Modern automated sorting line that separates plastics, metal packaging, and beverage cartons for recycling. Handles deposit-return PET bottles and metal cans from the entire Bratislava Region through partnership with the Deposit Return System Administrator.

Quantifiable outcome

• 135,000 tonnes of waste energetically recovered per year in ZEVO
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MH Teplárenský holding (MHTH)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 June 2026OLO and MHTH signed a Contract on Future Contract establishing conditions for future heat supply from ZEVO to MHTH's district heating network. Heat from waste will supply more than 66,000 Bratislava households, displacing natural gas. This partnership provides revenue certainty for the ZEVO modernization project. The cooperation follows the direct connection of ZEVO to Výhrevňa Juh in 2023, which enabled first-ever heat supply from waste to Bratislava's district heating system.
• OZV NATUR-PACKcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNATUR-PACK is the approved producer responsibility organization financing sorted waste collection in Bratislava. OLO operates sorting lines and processes packaging waste collected through the deposit-return system. They also cooperate on kitchen bio-waste collection programs.
• Správca zálohového systému (Deposit Return System Administrator)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOLO's sorting facility handles and processes deposit-return PET bottles and metal cans from the entire Bratislava Region. Sorting, storage, and baling operations are performed at OLO's facility.
• Hlavné mesto SR Bratislava (City of Bratislava)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOLO is a municipal company of Bratislava. The city and OLO jointly opened the KOLO reuse center in October 2022, co-finance collection yard construction (Dúbravka, Rača), and collaborate on the circular economy strategy. The city council approved the 'Strategy for Waste Management in Bratislava with the Aim of Transition to Circular Economy 2021–2026'.
• Zero Waste SlovakiaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerZero Waste Slovakia provides instructors for KOLO workshops on topics including fast fashion and zero-waste home living, contributing educational content for children and the public.
• JEDEN RODIČ n.o.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSince March 2024, OLO provides material assistance to JEDEN RODIČ n.o. (Single Parent Organization) through an annual comprehensive assistance program supporting incomplete families. Donated items include furniture, household goods, and equipment.
• Koľko lásky (civic association)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOLO collaborates with Koľko lásky on workshops for seniors, supporting projects that improve quality of life for seniors. They are active members of the KOLO HUB community.
• Depaul SlovenskominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOLO provides material assistance to Depaul Slovensko according to current needs, regularly sharing experiences in KOLO HUB. Depaul supports homeless people and those in social distress.
• Vagus (civic association)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOLO provides material assistance to Vagus. Their Day Center Domec receives preserved dishes, clothing, and other equipment from KOLO for new use.
• Barter (swap portal)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBarter operates workshops for elementary and secondary schools at KOLO where children learn about circular economy principles and the importance of reusing items. They co-organize SWAP events.
• Baterkáreň (Trnava reuse center)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation with Trnava's reuse center Baterkáreň on joint activities aimed at preventing waste generation. They share experiences and prepare circular economy projects together.
• Seeds n.o.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSeeds n.o. conducts interactive workshops for children at KOLO, sowing curiosity and guiding children through knowledge toward responsibility in social and environmental areas.
• Express MovingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoving and transport company that gives preserved furniture and household equipment a second chance through KOLO when clearing apartments and houses.
• WAKIVAKYminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWAKIVAKY creates furniture (seating bags) from recycled OLO banners, used in KOLO's relaxation zones and chill areas. Demonstrates circular economy in practice.
• Miriam PetráňováminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVisual artist who leads the 'Plyšárium' (Plush Upcycling) workshop at KOLO Ružinov, where children transform old stuffed animals into new creative objects.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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