Recycling in the
Canton of Vaud

Carrières du Lessus HB S.A.

Since 1990 · 11–20 empl.·4.4(20)

Carrières du Lessus HB S.A. recycles and processes mineral materials, including rock, concrete and railway ballast. The company also provides crushing and screening services, aggregates and gravel for construction and gardening, and support with waste management.

Ecorecyclage SA

Since 2004 · 11–20 empl.·4.8(8)

Ecorecyclage SA processes organic waste through anaerobic digestion and composting to produce biogas, compost and organic fertilisers. It accepts waste from municipalities, businesses and individuals, and offers services including waste reception, container hire and delivery, as well as the sale of compost and other materials.

Thommen SA Bex

Since 1931 · 11–20 empl.·4.0(22)

Thommen SA Bex is a recycling and waste-management business. Its services include processing ferrous and non-ferrous metals and recycling electrical waste, batteries and end-of-life vehicles, as well as handling materials such as wood, plastics, paper and cardboard, with logistics and container services.

Orllati (VD) SA

Since 2006 · 11–20 empl.·4.3(6)

Orllati (VD) SA operates in construction and the processing and recovery of materials. Its activities include earthworks and demolition, civil and specialist engineering, work on lakes and geothermal projects.

ECO-PPI Sàrl

Since 2007 · 1–10 empl.·4.5(23)

ECO-PPI Sàrl handles the sorting and recycling of construction-site waste. Its activities include processing waste collected in bags and producing pellets from non-reusable wooden pallets.

Goutte Récupération S.A.

Since 1965 · 11–20 empl.·3.9(67)

Goutte Récupération S.A. specialises in the recovery, processing and recycling of scrap metal, metals and waste. Its services also include waste management advice, goods transport and skip hire, as well as dismantling and clearance work.

Ecosor SA

Since 2004 · 11–20 empl.·4.1(13)

Ecosor SA provides remediation and restoration solutions for businesses, engineers and public authorities, from initial analysis through to material recovery. Its activities include operating treatment and logistics facilities and using rail transport.

Badermétaux Sàrl

Since 2016 · 1–10 empl.·4.6(35)

Badermétaux Sàrl specialises in recovering ferrous and non-ferrous metals and managing waste. It buys scrap, rents skips and containers, and carries out industrial dismantling using torch and plasma cutting.

GRAVIERE DE LA CLAIE-AUX-MOINES SA

Since 1972 · 11–20 empl.·3.9(17)

GRAVIERE DE LA CLAIE-AUX-MOINES SA operates gravel pits and produces concrete and natural and recycled aggregates. It processes mineral demolition materials into recycled products, accepts excavated soil, and provides concrete delivery and pumping services.

Gravia Palézieux SA

Since 2010 · 11–20 empl.·4.4(8)

Gravia Palézieux SA operates a gravel and materials facility. It sells construction materials such as gravel and aggregates, offers recycled granulates, and accepts materials including demolished concrete, bituminous materials and rock for recycling.

Carrières d'Arvel S.A.

Since 1905 · 1–10 empl.·4.8(5)

Carrières d'Arvel S.A. extracts and crushes siliceous limestone, producing mainly railway ballast as well as sand and aggregates for bituminous road surfacing. Its activities also include recycling construction materials, producing concrete and operating an inert-waste landfill.

BGS Compost S.A.

Since 1991 · 1–10 empl.·4.6(7)

BGS Compost S.A. processes green waste by shredding and composting it. The company sells compost, topsoil, soil mixtures and wood chips, and also provides transport, waste-container rental, compost spreading and other outdoor services.

Sesini S.A.

Since 1970 · 1–10 empl.·4.4(9)

Sesini S.A. provides transport for construction materials and supplies building materials, vehicles and skips for hire. Its services also include collecting and disposing of construction waste and recycling demolition materials.

Rudosa Sàrl

Since 1991 · 1–10 empl.·5.0(6)

Rudosa Sàrl collects and transports special waste from healthcare and industry and arranges its treatment, recovery or disposal. The company also provides secure destruction of confidential documents and collection and recovery services for other waste.

Sogetri SA, succursale d'Orbe

Since 2017 · 1–10 empl.·5.0(4)

Sogetri SA, succursale d'Orbe operates waste sorting and recycling centres and provides waste management solutions. It accepts, sorts and processes different types of waste, directing recoverable materials to material or energy recovery.

Roulin Frères S.A.

Since 1968 · 11–20 empl.

Roulin Frères S.A. provides logistics and transport services, including crane-truck transport and skip hire. It processes mineral waste, supplies natural and recycled aggregates, and produces, transports and delivers ready-mix concrete.

Michel Démolition SA

Since 1973 · 1–10 empl.

Michel Démolition SA specialises in the demolition and remediation of buildings and other structures. Its services include deconstruction, asbestos and other hazardous-material removal, and the crushing and recovery of demolition materials.

Castel Recycle SA

Since 1989 · 1–10 empl.

Castel Recycle SA collects used tires and arranges their recycling and export. The company also provides transport and logistics services for tire collection and international shipping.

Blatti & Fils S.A.

Since 2000 · 1–10 empl.

Blatti & Fils S.A. provides transport services for goods and materials. Its activities also include recovering scrap metal and demolition waste, and sorting and recycling bulky items.

Birchler Récupération Sàrl

Since 2005 · 11–20 empl.

Birchler Récupération Sàrl transports and processes waste for recycling and recovery. Its services include purchasing scrap metal, operating a sorting centre, end-of-life vehicle disposal, container rental, dismantling work and waste collection site management.

Lucosa Sàrl

Since 2006 · 1–10 empl.

Lucosa Sàrl operates a self-service composting facility that accepts and processes green and natural waste. It also sells products including compost, shredded bark, wood chips and soil.

Vegetech Compost, succursale de Fricompost Société Fribourgeoise pour le traitement des déchets organiques SA

Since 2006 · 1–10 empl.

Vegetech Compost, succursale de Fricompost Société Fribourgeoise pour le traitement des déchets organiques SA is a branch of Fricompost that processes green organic waste into compost. It accepts green waste for recycling and sells compost, soil products, fertilisers and wood-derived products for gardening and agriculture.

TRANS - ECOBROYAGE Sàrl

Since 2010 · 1–10 empl.

TRANS - ECOBROYAGE Sàrl provides transport for bulk goods, pallets, machinery and other cargo, and processes green waste, branches and tree trunks by shredding. Its services also include land clearing and the supply and delivery of compost, topsoil and wood chips.

Global Steel Dust SA

Since 2010 · 1–10 empl.

Global Steel Dust SA recycles hazardous electric arc furnace dust using Waelz kiln technology. The process treats zinc-bearing residues and recovers products including Waelz zinc oxide.

Cand-Landi SA

Since 2012 · 51–100 empl.

Cand-Landi SA provides transport and logistics services, supplies construction materials, and collects, sorts and processes recyclable and other waste. Its activities also include earthworks, deconstruction, contaminated-site remediation, and the cleaning and rehabilitation of sewer networks.

Eco-FLY AG

Since 2015 · 1–10 empl.

Eco-FLY AG dismantles and recycles aircraft at the end of their service life. It handles and processes aircraft parts and materials for reuse in aviation and other markets.

Avalgo Sàrl

Since 2016 · 1–10 empl.

Avalgo Sàrl develops and operates solutions for cutting and harvesting algae in lakes and ports. Its services include collecting and processing cut algae, as well as an end-to-end service covering cutting, harvesting, removal and valorisation.

Energy PyroSwiss SA

Since 2017 · 11–20 empl.

Energy PyroSwiss SA integrates plants for converting plastics, treating waste and biomass, and treating wastewater. The plants use thermal processes such as thermolysis and pyrolysis, including to produce fuels and energy.

Sogetri SA, succursale de Bussigny

Since 2018 · 1–10 empl.·5.0(4)

Sogetri SA, succursale de Bussigny operates a waste sorting centre and accepts various types of waste. It sorts, treats and recovers waste for reuse as materials or for energy recovery.

Composite Recycling SA

Since 2021 · 11–20 empl.

Composite Recycling SA recycles fibre-reinforced plastic waste using thermolysis, recovering fibres, oil and gas. Its activities also include recyclability testing, industrial recycling, advisory services and the sale of recovered materials.

H 2 M Exploitation SA

Since 2018 · 21–50 empl.·4.8(9)

H 2 M Exploitation SA processes and recycles mineral construction materials from excavations, railway works and demolition. It accepts these materials and produces, among other things, natural and recycled aggregate mixes, sand and gravel.

Retripa Holding SA

Since 1956 · 21–50 empl.·3.2(33)

Retripa Holding SA is a holding and management company for businesses in the environmental sector. The Retripa Group collects, sorts and recycles waste, and recovers recyclable materials.

Birchler Recycling SA

Since 2019 · 11–20 empl.·4.2(10)

Birchler Recycling SA collects and recycles a range of materials, including iron and metals, end-of-life vehicles, paper and cardboard, wood, and household and industrial waste. Its services also include waste collection and transport, as well as dismantling and demolition work.

Plastogaz SA

Since 2020 · 1–10 empl.

Plastogaz SA develops hydrogen-driven hydrocracking technology for the chemical recycling of plastic waste. The process converts mixed plastic waste into hydrocarbons suitable as feedstock for steam crackers.

ABL Recy-Services SA

Since 2006 · 1–10 empl.·3.7(3)

ABL Recy-Services SA specialises in the transport, treatment and recovery of waste, as well as demolition and recycling of materials. It also provides waste-management advice, construction-site cleaning, and equipment and services for treating construction-site water.

PRESSET TRANSPORTS S.A.

Since 1992 · 1–10 empl.·5.0(1)

PRESSET TRANSPORTS S.A. specialises in skip, crane and transport services. Its activities include transporting skips and compactors, recovering and recycling materials, and renting excavators.

Busset, terrassement et transports SA

Since 2007 · 11–20 empl.·5.0(3)

Busset, terrassement et transports SA carries out excavation and demolition work and transports machinery, construction waste and building materials. It also rents and transports construction skips and operates a facility for processing concrete and asphalt waste.

LEO Recycle SA

Since 2023 · 1–10 empl.

LEO Recycle SA provides a collection bag for household plastic packaging and beverage cartons. The company organizes the collection and sorting of these materials and sends sorted plastics to recycling partners for recovery; PET beverage bottles are not accepted in the LEO bag.