WE THE RECYCLERS

RECYCLING SWITZERLAND

Formerly known as Steel, Metal and Paper Recycling Association VSMR

A strong association for a strong industry

As an industry association, Recycling Switzerland (formerly VSMR) represents the interests of private recycling companies in Switzerland. It advocates for environmentally friendly and resource-conserving recycling.

Thanks to their entrepreneurial skills, expertise, and ability to master constantly changing conditions in the recycling industry, the members of Recycling Switzerland provide an important service to the economy and citizens.

We convert waste into reusable materials with maximum efficiency.

EVENTS

Recycler graduation ceremony

Wednesday, 1 July 2026

Kulturcasino Bern

Graduates of the three-year apprenticeship are being celebrated.

www.recyclist.ch

Atelier prévention des incendies liés aux batteries lithium-ion dans les points de collecte

Friday, 4 September 2026

Yverdon-les-Bains

Un atelier organisé par Swiss Recycle en étroite collaboration avec Inobat, SWICO, SENS eRecycling et Eco Serve International AG.

www.swissrecycle.ch

General Meeting 2-2026

Friday, 13 November 2026

Ebianum Baggermuseum, Fisibach

Members will be invited.

NE-Metall-Trefftag Südwest in Baden-Baden

Thursday, 2 July 2026

Wirtshaus Geroldsauer Mühle, 76532 Baden-Baden

Organisiert vom VDM.

Meeting of the Technical Commission 2-2026

Tuesday, 20 October 2026

Ort zu definieren

Interested participants will be invited.

Journée d'information sur les composants de munitions provenant des stocks de l’armée

Wednesday, 18 November 2026

Récupération RG SA, 1541 Sévaz

L’objectif de cette journée d’information est de vous offrir un aperçu de la situation actuelle concernant les munitions non explosées, de favoriser les échanges sur la collaboration future et de vous présenter plus en détail le commandement DEMUNEX.

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NEWS

FOEN: New Annex VII and new notification contracts published

The FOEN has published the following on its website: fillable Annex VII forms , Green List, in English, German, French and Italian, which comply with the new EU Waste Shipment Regulation applicable from 21 May 2026. fillable model notification contracts , export, in English, German, French and Italian «The proposed wording is aimed at fulfilling the requirements of the disposal contract according to Annex 2 and the requirements arising from Article 5 of the Ordinance (EC) No.

Mar 20

VSMR becomes Recycling Switzerland

New name, modern structures, clear vision. To mark its 30th anniversary, the industry association of private recycling companies in Switzerland is starting a new chapter: «VSMR – Swiss recyclers» is becoming « Recycling Switzerland ». With its new name, restructured departments and expanded activities, the association is sending a strong signal for the future of the circular economy. Since its foundation in 1996, the association has continued to develop. It was created from t

Nov 15, 2025

Increase of the fee for the authorisation to export and import of waste

On 1 March 2025, the FOEN will increase the basic fees for authorisation to export and import of waste from CHF 700 to CHF 800. As the...

Feb 13, 2025

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SWITZERLAND IS RICH IN RAW MATERIALS

FIRE HAZARD

Lithium-ion batteries (LiBa) have become an integral part of our lives. This highly efficient and mobile energy source is being used in more and more consumer goods. If LiBa batteries are damaged or swollen, or if they are disposed of incorrectly, they pose a serious fire hazard! Despite intensive and costly preventive measures, fires regularly occur in recycling centres. www.brandgefaehrlich.ch

CLIMATE PROTECTION

Companies in the recycling industry play a key role in the success of the energy transition and climate protection. They make a crucial contribution to transforming Switzerland into one of the most energy- and resource-efficient countries in the world.

The recyclers organised in Recycling Switzerland bring top-quality secondary raw materials back into the economic cycle for sustainable reuse. This conserves resources and saves large amounts of CO2.