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

Recycling Congress 2026

Friday, 30 January 2026

Kongresshaus Biel, 2501 Biel

As a member of Recycling Switzerland you benefit from a reduced participation fee.

www.recyclingkongress.ch

Global Recycling Day

Wednesday, 18 March 2026

Numerous campaigns around the world emphasise the central role that recycling plays in resource and climate protection.

www.globalrecyclingday.com

ERFA-Tagung des Giesserei-Verbands (Deutsch)

Wednesday, 22 April 2026

Georg Fischer JRG AG, 4450 Sissach BL

Thema: Instandhaltung. Der GVS verschickt die Einladung Mitte März 2026.

General Meeting 2-2026

Friday, 13 November 2026

Ebianum Baggermuseum, Fisibach

Members will receive an invitation to attend.

Brandprävention bei Lithium-Ionen-Akkus auf Sammelstellen

Monday, 16 March 2026

Schneider Umweltservice AG, 8604 Volketswil

Für Mitarbeitende von Gemeindesammelstellen und Recyclingbetrieben.

www.swissrecycle.ch/de/agenda/detail/workshop-brandpraevention-bei-lithium-ionen-akkus-auf-sammelstellen-maerz-2026

Conférence BaLi

Wednesday, 25 March 2026

Hôtel Aquatis, Lausanne

Utilisation des batteries au lithium-ion en matière de protection incendie. Expériences et recommandations.

www.recyclingswitzerland.ch/fr/events

General Meeting 1-2026

Friday, 29 May 2026

Parliament Building Bern

Members will receive an invitation to attend.

NEWS

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

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

Welcome to our new website

Thank you for visiting www.vsmr.ch . We inform our members about access to the intranet by means of a newsletter. We hope all other...

Nov 1, 2024

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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

Workshop «Brandprävention bei Lithium-Ionen-Akkus auf Sammelstellen», 16.03.2026 in Volketswil

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.