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Recycling logistics for cost-optimized, environmentally friendly processes

Environmentally friendly recycling logistics is essential for the responsible reuse of valuable resources found in waste. Leave the demanding process of material logistics to Rhenus for efficient and transparent processes across various modes of transport.

Improved waste goods logistics

We understand how important efficiency is in waste goods logistics. That’s why Rhenus combines cost efficiency, environmental awareness and the highest safety standards. We ensure optimized transport routes and comprehensive coverage across road, water and rail for improved logistics costs and conscientious handling, even for waste classified as hazardous material.

Our customized recycling logistics for storing, handling and transporting waste not only comply with legal requirements but also actively contribute to an optimized recycling economy. One key advantage for our customers in disposal, recycling, construction and metal processing industries is the strategic geographic proximity of Rhenus locations to the industry centers they rely on.

With ongoing investments in state-of-the-art infrastructure and many years of expertise in managing waste and recyclable materials, you can rely on waste goods logistics that is reliable, safe and sustainable.

Multimodal waste logistics

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Waste goods logistics by ship

Transporting materials and waste by sea and inland waterways is both cost effective and environmentally friendly. With our own fleet of inland vessels and a dense network of locations, Rhenus ensures efficient transport of large volumes with seamless connectivity.

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Port services for waste goods logistics

Our ports are strategically positioned in Europe’s key industrial regions. From the transshipment and interim storage of waste and recyclables to further processing, the experts at our ports ensure efficient implementation, even in the case of hazardous materials.

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Waste goods logistics by road

On land, we apply sustainable logistic processes for your waste goods. Our efficient plant-to-plant transport supports recycling, while specialized vehicles ensure efficient, route-optimized transport of various types of waste by road.

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Comprehensive recycling logistics with Rhenus

  • Covering multimodal transport chains: Benefit from our extensive recycling logistics, transshipment and storage capacities as well as our broad network of locations and ports that connect numerous national and international transportation chains. With our own fleet and expertise in combining individual shipments into comprehensive multimodal solutions, you can rely on seamless processes for handling your materials and recyclable goods, including transshipment, pre- and onward carriage.
  • Safety is our top priority: Rhenus processes in waste goods logistics are characterized by the highest safety standards. With permits in accordance with the German Federal Immission Control Act (BImSchG) and all the necessary certificates and licenses, we ensure the safe handling, storage and transport of hazardous waste. All sites and means of transport are comprehensively secured to enable environmentally friendly recycling logistics.

Certified handling of waste

ISO 9001

The ISO 9001 certificate proves that Rhenus works with an efficient quality management system. Our customers benefit from consistently high service quality in the provision of waste goods logistics.

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ISO 9001

As a certified waste management specialist (“Entsorgungsfachbetrieb”, EfB), we dispose of waste in an environmentally friendly and legally compliant manner, maintaining high standards in waste management.

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EfB – Specialist for waste management

The GMP+ certificate confirms Rhenus provides safe logistics services in the animal feed sector. We ensure controlled storage and transportation to protect the health of animals and humans.

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GMP+ – GMP+ Feed Certification Scheme

The SQAS certificate confirms the safety, high quality and improved sustainability of your supply chain. With Rhenus, you can count on reliable and responsible waste logistics.

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SQAS – Safety and Quality Assessment System

The §54 KrWG certificate based on the German Circular Economy Act (Kreislaufwirtschaftsgesetz) confirms that Rhenus complies with applicable provisions for the collection and conveyance of waste. It guarantees environmentally compatible and legally compliant disposal.

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§54 KRWG – Circular economy act
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Materials undergo cost-effective and safe recycling through Rhenus!

Frequently asked questions

Rhenus handles waste transportation and recycling logistics for both hazardous and non-hazardous waste and materials. The types of waste goods range from loose bulk goods, such as scrap metal, to yellow recycling garbage bags that are opened and have the recyclable materials sorted for further processing.

Yes, our sites and transport facilities are also designed to handle hazardous materials. Not only are they equipped with the necessary safety precautions, such as fire alarm systems, but they also have the appropriate certificates to ensure safe handling of hazardous waste.

Yes, Rhenus also actively supports the recycling and reuse of materials in the field of material logistics. Rhenus not only collects the materials but also pre-sorts them at the customer’s site, which makes subsequent transport more efficient and saves resources. We transport sorted and unsorted waste to either incinerators, or processing plants, depending on the type of material and recycling options.