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Recycle logistics for cost-optimized and environmentally friendly processes

Environmentally friendly recycling logistics is essential for responsibly recovering valuable resources from waste materials. Rhenus takes care of the demanding material logistics process while ensuring efficient and transparent operations through various modes of transportation.

Enhanced recycling logistics

Efficient processes are crucial in waste logistics, and Rhenus delivers services that combine cost-efficiency, environmental awareness and the highest safety standards. Through optimized transport routes and broad coverage across road, water and rail transport, we support optimized logistics costs and conscientious handling, even for items categorized as hazardous material.

With our customized recycling logistics solutions for storage, handling and transportation, Rhenus ensures compliance with legal requirements while actively promoting an optimized recycling economy. Customers in the disposal, recycling, construction and metal processing sectors benefit from the key advantage of the strategic geographic proximity of Rhenus locations to major industry hubs.

Rhenus combines long-standing expertise in handling various materials, including recyclables, with continuous investment in state-of-the-art infrastructure to deliver logistics services that are reliable, safe and sustainable.

Logistics across multiple transport modes

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Logistics via ship

Sea and inland waterway transport provides an environmentally friendly and economical option for moving items and waste. Supported by our own inland waterway fleet, we transport high cargo volumes efficiently, while our broad network of locations ensures strong and reliable connectivity.

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Port services

Located at major hubs across Europe’s industrial regions, our ports support the transshipment, interim storage and further processing of waste and recyclables. Our experienced port specialists ensure efficient handling processes, even for hazardous materials.

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Road logistics

We apply sustainable logistics processes to your land-based logistics operations. By providing efficient plant-to-plant transport, we contribute actively to recycling logistics. Our specialized vehicle fleet supports efficient and route-optimized transportation by road for different waste types.

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Comprehensive recycling logistics with Rhenus

  • Supporting multimodal transport chains: Take advantage of our comprehensive recycling logistics services, transshipment and storage capabilities, as well as our extensive network of locations and ports that link national and international transportation chains. Using our own fleet and our expertise in combining individual shipments into comprehensive multimodal solutions, we ensure seamless processes for your recyclable goods, including transshipment, pre-carriage and onward carriage.
  • Our highest priority is safety: Rhenus logistics processes are built around rigorous safety standards. Holding permits in line with the German Federal Immission Control Act (BImSchG) together with all essential certificates and approvals, we ensure secure handling, storage and transportation, especially for hazardous waste. Comprehensive security measures at all locations and across all transport modes support safe and environmentally friendly recycling logistics operations.

Certified handling

ISO 9001

ISO 9001 certification demonstrates that Rhenus follows an effective quality management system. This ensures that our customers receive consistently high-quality logistics services.

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ISO 9001

Certified as a waste management specialist (“Entsorgungsfachbetrieb”, EfB), Rhenus handles disposal in a legally compliant and environmentally responsible manner to maintain high management standards.

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EfB – Specialist for waste management

GMP+ certification verifies that Rhenus delivers secure logistics solutions within the animal feed sector. Through controlled storage and transportation processes, we help protect animal and human health.

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GMP+ – GMP+ Feed Certification Scheme

SQAS certification verifies the safety, high quality standards and improved sustainability of your supply chain. Rhenus provides reliable and responsible solutions for your waste logistics requirements.

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SQAS – Safety and Quality Assessment System

Based on the German Circular Economy Act (Kreislaufwirtschaftsgesetz), the §54 KrWG certificate verifies that Rhenus follows the relevant legal requirements for waste collection and conveyance. This certification guarantees environmentally responsible and legally compliant disposal processes.

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§54 KRWG – Circular economy act
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Want to improve the efficiency and sustainability of your logistics operations?

With Rhenus, materials undergo efficient, safe and cost-effective recycling!

Frequently asked questions

Rhenus provides transportation and recycling logistics services for hazardous and non-hazardous waste materials. Waste types range from loose bulk goods, for example scrap metal, to yellow recycling bags that are opened and sorted to separate recyclable materials for additional processing.

Yes, Rhenus sites and transport facilities are fully equipped for handling hazardous materials. Alongside required safety precautions, including fire alarm installations, they also possess the necessary certifications to ensure safe and routine handling of hazardous waste.

Yes, Rhenus actively contributes to the recycling and reuse of resources in the area of material logistics. In addition to collecting materials, we also carry out pre-sortingat the customer’s location, which improves transport efficiency and saves valuable resources. Based on the material category and recycling possibilities, we transport sorted and unsorted materials either to processing facilities or waste-to-energy plants.