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
Brandprävention bei Lithium-Ionen-Akkus auf Sammelstellen
Monday, 16 March 2026
Schneider Umweltservice AG, 8604 Volketswil
Für Mitarbeitende von Gemeindesammelstellen und Recyclingbetrieben.
Conférence BaLi
Wednesday, 25 March 2026
Hôtel Aquatis, Lausanne
Utilisation des batteries au lithium-ion en matière de protection incendie. Expériences et recommandations.
Meeting of the Technical Commission 1-2026
Friday, 24 April 2026
Groupe Barec, Moudon
Interested participants will be invited.
Kick-off of the combined ‘Collection & Transport’ department
Tuesday, 19 May 2026
Schneider Umweltservice, Volketswil
Meet up in Central Switzerland
Tuesday, 2 June 2026
Liebherr, Reiden LU
Meeting of the Technical Commission 2-2026
Tuesday, 20 October 2026
Ort zu definieren
Interested participants will be invited.
Global Recycling Day
Wednesday, 18 March 2026
Numerous campaigns around the world emphasise the central role that recycling plays in resource and climate protection.
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.
Future Circle
Friday, 24 April 2026
Groupe Barec, Moudon
Promotion of young talent
General Meeting 1-2026
Friday, 29 May 2026
Parliament Building Bern
Members will receive an invitation to attend.
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.
General Meeting 2-2026
Friday, 13 November 2026
Ebianum Baggermuseum, Fisibach
Members will receive an invitation to attend.
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.
ASSOCIATIONS AND ORGANISATIONS
