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    Waste logistics for cost-optimized and 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 transport modes.

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    Improved recycling logistics

    Because we know how important efficient processes are for your waste logistics, Rhenus services combine cost-efficiency, environmental awareness and the highest safety standards. We ensure optimized transport routes and comprehensive coverage across road, water and rail. For optimized logistics costs and conscientious handling – even with waste classified as hazardous material.

    Our customized recycling logistics for storage, handling and transport of waste not only comply with legal requirements but also actively contribute to an optimized recycling economy. A key advantage of our waste logistics for our customers in the disposal, recycling, construction and metal processing industries is the geographic proximity of Rhenus locations to the centers of these industries.

    Thanks to our continuous investment in state-of-the-art infrastructure and many years of expertise in handling waste and recyclable materials, you can rely on waste logistics that is reliable, safe and sustainable.

    Multimodal waste logistics

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    Waste logistics by ship

    As a cost-effective and environmentally friendly alternative, the transport of materials and waste via sea and inland waterways is ideal. Using waterways and our own fleet of inland waterway vessels, we can transport large volumes, while our dense network of locations provides perfect connectivity.

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    Port services for waste logistics

    Our ports are located at the most important hubs in Europe’s industrial regions. From the transshipment and interim storage of waste and recyclables all the way to further processing, the experts at our ports ensure efficient implementation – also in the case of hazardous materials.

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    Waste logistics by road

    For your waste logistics on land, we implement sustainable logistics processes. With efficient plant-to-plant transport, we actively promote recycling through logistics. Specialized vehicles enable efficient and route-optimized waste transport for 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 in handling your materials and recyclable goods – including transshipment, pre- and onward carriage.
    • Safety is our top priority: Rhenus processes in waste 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, especially 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 according to an efficient quality management system. Our customers benefit from consistently high service quality for the provision of waste 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 – for high standards in waste management.

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    EfB – Specialist for waste management

    The GMP+ certificate certifies Rhenus for 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) certifies that Rhenus adheres to 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 as a result of Rhenus logistics!

    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, e.g. scrap metal, to yellow recycling garbage bags that are opened and 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 routine handling of dangerous waste.

    Yes, Rhenus also actively supports the recycling and reuse of resources 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.