Recycling in the
Canton of Zurich

Autoverwertung Truninger AG

Since 1998 · 1–10 empl.·4.7(124)

Autoverwertung Truninger AG is an automotive recycling business that offered used car parts. Sales of spare parts have been discontinued.

Greuter Autoverwertung GmbH

Since 2008 · 1–10 empl.·4.6(80)

Greuter Autoverwertung GmbH recycles and disposes of end-of-life and accident-damaged vehicles, removing reusable parts for sale. It offers used vehicle parts, including parts for classic cars.

Spross Transport & Recycling AG

Since 2014 · 51–100 empl.·4.6(17)

Spross Transport & Recycling AG provides transport, skip and container services, and waste disposal and materials processing. The company operates a recycling facility and a landfill, produces recycled concrete, and sells construction materials and recyclables.

Wick ReUse AG

Since 2018 · 1–10 empl.·4.9(25)

Wick ReUse AG sells reclaimed wood and metal, as well as upcycled products made from these materials. Its wood and metal workshops offer processing services including sawing, drilling, planing and welding.

FBB Frischbeton + Baustoff AG Hinwil

Since 1964 · 11–20 empl.·4.8(23)

FBB Frischbeton + Baustoff AG Hinwil produces ready-mixed concrete and building materials for structural construction. The FBB Group’s products include gravel, road surfacing materials and masonry units.

Kamu AG

Since 1983 · 1–10 empl.·4.9(15)

Kamu AG is a recycling company specialising in metallic materials and products from the energy technology sector. Its services include cable and SF6-insulated switchgear recycling, dismantling, waste disposal logistics and metal trading, as well as advice on waste management and recycling concepts.

Schmid Transporte Niederglatt AG

Since 2001 · 21–50 empl.·4.4(47)

Schmid Transporte Niederglatt AG provides transport, waste disposal and recycling services for municipalities, businesses and private customers. Its services include refuse and green-waste collection, skip hire, crane and grab work, and container cleaning and sales.

DHZ AG

Since 2009 · 21–50 empl.·4.6(13)

DHZ AG recycles incinerator slag and metal-containing waste to recover reusable raw materials. It operates processing plants for slag and metallic waste, as well as a landfill for approved mineral materials and residues.

Kurz Altmetalle AG

Since 1996 · 11–20 empl.·4.3(35)

Kurz Altmetalle AG recycles and trades ferrous and non-ferrous metals. Its services include purchasing scrap metal, collecting electronic scrap and household appliances, and providing container, transport and waste-disposal services.

Leutenegger Recycling GmbH

Since 2012 · 1–10 empl.·5.0(18)

Leutenegger Recycling GmbH provides dismantling, recycling and waste-disposal services. Its activities include dismantling heat generators and metal structures, skip and container placement services, and handling scrap metal, used cooking oil and used batteries. The company also provides transport and crane services.

Wiedag Recycling und Deponie AG

Since 1990 · 11–20 empl.·4.0(45)

Wiedag Recycling und Deponie AG operates landfill and recycling facilities that accept and process various types of waste. Waste unsuitable for material or energy recovery, as well as incineration residues, is deposited at the Chrüzlen landfill; organic waste is processed at a biogas plant.

Intrex GmbH

Since 2018 · 1–10 empl.·5.0(14)

Intrex GmbH provides waste-management and disposal services for waste and goods of various kinds. Its activities include operating a recycling centre, collecting and sorting recyclable materials, collection services, clearances and removals.

Richi AG

Since 1967 · 21–50 empl.·4.0(78)

Richi AG supplies construction materials and provides waste disposal services, including gravel, concrete, skips, excavation, demolition and contaminated-site services. Its activities also include construction-material recycling, crane work and special transport, as well as generating electricity and heat from waste wood at a biomass power plant.

Vetropack AG, Zweigniederlassung Bülach

Since 2003 · 51–100 empl.·3.8(77)

Vetropack AG, Zweigniederlassung Bülach is a branch of the Vetropack Group, which manufactures glass packaging for the food and beverage industry. Its range includes glass containers and related services and solutions throughout the product life cycle.

Verein revamp-it

Since 2003 · 11–20 empl.·4.5(22)

Verein revamp-it is a non-profit association that refurbishes, repairs and reuses used computers and other IT equipment. It sells and rents out devices, provides support and data transfer services, and creates supported employment opportunities.

Lienhart Transporte u. Landwirtschaft

Since 2003 · 1–10 empl.·4.4(36)

Lienhart Transporte u. Landwirtschaft provides specialist transport using crane vehicles, skip hire and waste-disposal services for businesses and events. Its recycling centre accepts a range of recyclable materials and other waste.

ZAV Recycling AG

Since 2013 · 1–10 empl.·4.7(12)

ZAV Recycling AG processes dry-discharged incinerator bottom ash from waste-to-energy plants, recovering metals and other materials for return to the material cycle. The remaining mineral residue is landfilled.

Stiftung Chance

Since 1995 · 21–50 empl.·4.2(20)

Stiftung Chance supports job seekers with professional and social integration and helps them move into the labour market. Its services include assessment, coaching, training and job placement; it also prepares building components for reuse and makes products from a range of materials.

Lienhart Transporte AG

Since 2010 · 1–10 empl.·4.4(36)

Lienhart Transporte AG provides transport services and waste disposal for households, businesses and events. Its services include skip hire, crane and special transport, scheduled or on-demand container emptying, and a recycling centre.

Verein PRS PET-Recycling Schweiz

Since 1993 · 11–20 empl.·4.6(9)

Verein PRS PET-Recycling Schweiz is a non-profit organisation that organises the recycling of PET beverage bottles. It operates a nationwide collection system and works with members and partners on collecting, sorting and processing bottles into recycled PET.

J. Grimm AG

Since 1982 · 11–20 empl.·4.0(45)

J. Grimm AG collects municipal waste, including household refuse, green waste and cardboard, and provides transport and skip-hire services for different waste types. It delivers collected materials for appropriate recovery or disposal.

Entsorgungszentrum Richi Weiningen AG

Since 2004 · 11–20 empl.·4.0(78)

Entsorgungszentrum Richi Weiningen AG operates a biomass power plant that produces electricity and heat from waste wood. Its activities also include thermal treatment of contaminated soil, recycling and disposal of construction waste, and production of recycled building materials.

Chamas Autohandel

Since 2002 · 1–10 empl.·4.3(200)

Chamas Autohandel trades in used cars and export vehicles and buys and sells vehicles. Its services also include car recycling and assistance with leasing and financing.

Kieswerk Egli AG

Since 1989 · 1–10 empl.·4.4(18)

Kieswerk Egli AG operates a gravel and concrete plant, supplying gravel, aggregates and concrete for construction projects. The company processes mineral demolition materials into recycled construction materials and provides transport services.

Amsler-Waeckerling GmbH

Since 2011 · 1–10 empl.·4.8(22)

Amsler-Waeckerling GmbH carries out demolition, dismantling and deconstruction work and trades in scrap and metals. Its services also include recycling and waste disposal, clearances and container hire.

Kies- & Betonwerk Frei AG

Since 1991 · 11–20 empl.·5.0(4)

Kies- & Betonwerk Frei AG supplies gravel, concrete and other building materials and components for the construction industry. Its activities also include demolition and earthworks, transport services, and the processing of construction waste for recycling.

Richi Bau AG

Since 2016 · 11–20 empl.·4.0(78)

Richi Bau AG carries out excavation and demolition work as well as contaminated-site remediation. Its services include earthworks and the demolition of buildings and bridges; construction waste is sorted for recovery or disposal.

Lopatex AG

Since 1956 · 11–20 empl.·3.9(23)

Lopatex AG processes waste paper and cardboard, glass, green waste, plastics, metals, bulky waste, electronic waste and other recyclable materials. It provides waste disposal and recycling services for municipalities, businesses and private individuals, as well as clearances and skip and container services.

APD Auen Pflege Dienst AG

Since 2007 · 1–10 empl.·5.0(4)

APD Auen Pflege Dienst AG produces plant-based biochar and garden substrates, and provides services for the maintenance of natural and landscaped areas. Its work includes processing green waste and composting, maintaining forest and field roads, and direct seeding.

IGORA-Genossenschaft für Aluminium-Recycling

Since 1990 · 11–20 empl.·4.7(3)

IGORA-Genossenschaft für Aluminium-Recycling operates a private-sector, voluntary collection and recycling system for aluminium packaging in Switzerland in collaboration with partners. It works with collection points, sorting centres and aluminium smelters.

Fritschi AG

Since 2008 · 1–10 empl.·4.9(9)

Fritschi AG is a recycling and waste-disposal business serving private customers and companies. It accepts materials including iron, metals, paper and plastics, and provides collection and skip services, clearances, dismantling, small demolition work and transport.

Agir AG

Since 1992 · 11–20 empl.·5.0(2)

Agir AG produces construction materials and operates in gravel extraction and the production of concrete and road surfacing. Its activities also include earthworks, demolition, remediation of contaminated sites, transport, waste disposal and recycling.

Vetrum AG

Since 1998 · 11–20 empl.·4.8(6)

Vetrum AG supplies packaging glass, including bottles for bottling and wine businesses. Its services include collecting, sorting and washing used glass bottles for reuse or recycling, as well as mobile bottling.

Järmann & Co AG

Since 1964 · 11–20 empl.

Järmann & Co AG represents packaging-material manufacturers, particularly suppliers of plastic and bio-based films, and distributes flexible films for various applications. The company also arranges the collection and recycling of selected rigid plastics.

Vetro-Recycling AG

Since 1966 · 21–50 empl.

Ernst Schütz Kies + Beton AG

Since 1969 · 21–50 empl.

Ernst Schütz Kies + Beton AG operates a gravel works and produces fresh and recycled concrete as well as aggregates in different grades. The company supplies skips and accepts construction waste and other materials for disposal and recycling.

Thommen AG Regensdorf

Since 1973 · 21–50 empl.

Thommen AG Regensdorf processes and recycles ferrous and non-ferrous metals, electronic waste and batteries. Its services also include waste management, logistics and containers, as well as the recovery of incineration material, paper, cardboard and wood.

Immark AG

Since 1979 · 11–20 empl.

Immark AG recycles and disposes of end-of-life electronic equipment, composite materials and other recyclable material fractions. Its services include collection and logistics, data and data-carrier destruction, waste-management concepts, and material assessments and reports.