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What to do with used wood? Solutions for the world’s oldest raw material The specialist companies in the ALBA Group can dispose of waste wood of all kinds - from pallets, crates and furniture to window frames, fences, construction timber and railway sleepers. Many types of waste wood contain substances that can be harmful to human health and/or the environment, such as wood preservative. This type of wood must be treated as hazardous waste. Sorting wood into four categories Essentially, the disposal and recycling of wood is governed by the German Waste Wood Ordinance (Altholzverordnung). This specifies four categories of waste wood, A1 to A4, depending on type, quality and degree of contamination. Our experts can advise customers on how to classify waste wood, which types of wood can be disposed of together, and which should be sorted into separate containers. Take-back - quick and safe In certified specialist waste management facilities belonging to the ALBA Group, waste wood of every category is received and processed - expertly and in an environmentally friendly, legally compliant way. Customers have the choice of dropping off their wood themselves or using a collection service. The specialists use the waste wood to produce high-quality waste wood recyclates that lend themselves to a variety of applications - in the production of chipboards, for example. Does your business generate waste wood? ALBA Group experts will be happy to advise you. We can ensure that your waste wood is disposed of correctly, regardless of quantity or type - just get in touch. Get in touch Further information Waste oil Read more Waste from building dismantling and demolition Read more Biowaste, green waste Read more Electronic waste Read more Event and festival waste Read more Human waste Read more Recyclable company waste Read more Glass Read more Plastics Read more Medical waste Read more Paper Read more Production waste Read more Commercial waste Read more Hazardous waste Read more Leftover food Read more Bulky waste Read more Scrap steel and metal Read more

Proper disposal of human waste and sewage sludge Waste water experts in action When it comes to the vital topic of waste water disposal, there is a fundamental distinction to be drawn between the disposal of human waste and the disposal of sewage sludge. Human waste from underground collection tanks is disposed of in treatment plants, where the mechanical, biological and other methods for treating waste water produce sewage sludge. This can be grouped into three categories, depending on how much harmful material it contains - from uncontaminated to heavily contaminated. Again, a variety of disposal methods are available for this sludge - for example, it can be put to agricultural use, or sent for thermal recycling. There is also comprehensive legislation governing the management and disposal of waste water and sewage sludge. End-to-end services The ALBA Group experts have extensive experience of disposing of human waste and sewage sludge in a correct, environmentally friendly and legally compliant way. They are always ready to provide help and advice, and can offer the full range of solutions under one roof - from emptying collection tanks, to transporting sewage sludge to compost manufacturers or thermal power plants. All the way along the logistics chain, our waste management specialists use state-of-the-art technology and remain consistently service-driven. We dispose of human waste and sewage sludge safely and in an environmentally friendly way, in compliance with statutory regulations. Our waste management concepts are designed and implemented by experts, to meet your specific requirements. To learn more, just get in touch. Get in touch Further information Waste oil Read more Waste from building dismantling and demolition Read more Biowaste, green waste Read more Electronic waste Read more Event and festival waste Read more Recyclable company waste Read more Glass Read more Wood Read more Plastics Read more Medical waste Read more Paper Read more Production waste Read more Commercial waste Read more Hazardous waste Read more Leftover food Read more Bulky waste Read more Scrap steel and metal Read more

Specialists in event and festival waste The right waste management concept for every occasion Whether it's for trade fairs and conferences, open air concerts, street parties, weekly and Christmas markets, marathons or public viewing areas - the experts from ALBA Group have extensive experience in waste management at events and festivals of all types and sizes – just up to European Championships in the Olympic Stadium of Berlin, the Berlin Marathon (40 000 participants, one million spectators) or the Protestant Church Congress (100 000 participants). We offer a comprehensive range of services that also includes cleaning and sanitation. A one-stop service for top events Our specialists analyse the on-site waste management situation at each event. Concepts are then developed to meet the event's specific requirements, and the appropriate bins and containers are provided. This means all waste fractions can be collected, removed and recycled, from packaging materials, to paper and cardboard, to leftover food. Where required, our experienced experts can also provide on-site support throughout every stage of organising and delivering an event. We are a highly efficient partner for the rapid, expert disposal of every type of waste generated at events and festivals. Our specialists can design and tailor a service package to meet the specific needs of your event, helping to make it a complete success. To find out more, just get in touch. Get in touch Further information Waste oil Read more Waste from building dismantling and demolition Read more Biowaste, green waste Read more Electronic waste Read more Human waste Read more Recyclable company waste Read more Glass Read more Wood Read more Plastics Read more Medical waste Read more Paper Read more Production waste Read more Commercial waste Read more Hazardous waste Read more Leftover food Read more Bulky waste Read more Scrap steel and metal Read more

Collecting recyclables – closing recycling loops efficiently One-stop consumer-oriented waste management concepts A recycling container makes a key contribution to environmentally friendly waste management and efficient recycling in that it allows packaging waste and non-packaging waste made from similar materials to be collected from urban locations and disposed of together. This enables more valuable resources to be collected by material type and sent for correct recycling than with the classic "Gelbe Tonne" ("Yellow Bin"), which is only used to collect lightweight packaging from households in Germany. And the ALBA Group's experts offer comprehensive support for local authorities in all issues related to the collection of recyclables. Working in close cooperation with local authorities, our recycling specialists have already established a number of successful recyclable collection systems. Thanks to the use of these recycling containers in various towns and cities across Germany, many kilograms of materials that would otherwise end up being incinerated are collected and returned to the recycling loop as valuable secondary raw materials. The ALBA Group is an experienced partner for local authorities, and can also use its experience and expertise to support local authorities in the introduction of these recycling containers across Germany. We offer groundbreaking models for collecting recyclable materials. If you're a local authority looking for an experienced partner to help you implement an innovative collection and recycling system, just get in touch. Get in touch Further information Construction and demolition Read more Energy generation Read more Public-private partnerships Read more Recycling consultancy Read more Residual waste Read more Renovation Read more Mobile hazardous waste units Read more Bulky waste Read more Street cleaning Read more Winter maintenance service Read more

Plastics experts The road to more recycling: PET and other substances Industry and commerce generate many different types of plastic waste, including films, pipes, cables, vehicle parts and production waste. The different types of plastics involved range from polyethylene (PE), to polyethylene terephthalate (PET), to Polypropylene (PP), to Polystyrole (PS), to polyamide (PA). Specialist companies within the ALBA Group develop disposal solutions for all types of plastic waste, tailored precisely to meet the needs of each respective customer - for example, by providing container systems to collect different kinds of plastics separately. Careful sorting is vital because only unmixed material fractions are suitable for recycling. Outstanding advice and supervision ALBA Group experts offer a comprehensive range of services for dealing with plastic waste. Customers can bring recyclable materials to various sites themselves, or have them picked up by specialists. ALBA Group and Interseroh companies also supply additional services such as consultancy, preparing plastics for further processing, and transportation of the plastics to certified recycling companies. Are you looking to dispose of plastic waste generated by your commercial or industrial enterprise, correctly and in an environmentally friendly way? ALBA Group companies offer a variety of expert waste management services to help you - just get in touch. Get in touch Further information Waste oil Read more Waste from building dismantling and demolition Read more Biowaste, green waste Read more Electronic waste Read more Event and festival waste Read more Human waste Read more Recyclable company waste Read more Glass Read more Wood Read more Medical waste Read more Paper Read more Production waste Read more Commercial waste Read more Hazardous waste Read more Leftover food Read more Bulky waste Read more Scrap steel and metal Read more

Glass – the classic recyclable Careful collection and sorting The experts from ALBA Group offer tailored solutions for disposing of used glass generated by trade and industry - from collection to transport to recycling in state-of-the-art plants. Hollow glass, such as bottles and other types of glass packaging, is sorted by colour: clear, brown and green. For plate glass products such as window panes and car windscreens, our recycling experts provide separate containers. Conserving resources with a sustainable approach Glass is a common secondary raw material - it is 100 per cent recyclable and can be processed into new, high-quality products over and over again. However, glass has to be sorted accurately - the greater the care taken in sorting the various fractions, the better they can then be recycled. Blue bottles for example should be put in the containers for green glass; it would not impair the quality of that fraction. Does your business generate used glass? Whether hollow glass or plate glass, in small amounts or large quantities, the ALBA Group's glass specialists offer help and advice, and can dispose of your recyclables reliably, efficiently and in an environmentally friendly way. To find out more, just get in touch. Get in touch Further information Waste oil Read more Waste from building dismantling and demolition Read more Biowaste, green waste Read more Electronic waste Read more Event and festival waste Read more Human waste Read more Recyclable company waste Read more Wood Read more Plastics Read more Medical waste Read more Paper Read more Production waste Read more Commercial waste Read more Hazardous waste Read more Leftover food Read more Bulky waste Read more Scrap steel and metal Read more

Leftover food is recyclable too Letting nothing go to waste Disposing of leftover food and kitchen waste such as fats and cooking oils for hotels, restaurants and the food service industry is all part of day-to-day business for the experts from the ALBA Group. A great deal of attention is paid to efficiency and hygiene, as well as sustainability - because these types of waste are also suitable for environmentally friendly recycling - in biogas plants, for example. Serving the catering industry Our specialists can advise customers on the relevant statutory provisions and how to collect food waste correctly. We can also provide special containers, pick up the waste and transport it for further treatment and recycling. And if required, in addition to disposing of leftover food, our experts can also cater for other types of waste generated in this sector - such as food packaging, paper and cardboard. And because we're present throughout Germany, we're able to service major restaurant chains nationwide. We can develop tailored concepts for the collection, transportation and recycling of leftover food generated by your business. If you have any questions, we'll be happy to advise you. Further information Waste oil Read more Waste from building dismantling and demolition Read more Biowaste, green waste Read more Electronic waste Read more Event and festival waste Read more Human waste Read more Recyclable company waste Read more Glass Read more Wood Read more Plastics Read more Medical waste Read more Paper Read more Production waste Read more Commercial waste Read more Hazardous waste Read more Bulky waste Read more Scrap steel and metal Read more

Mobile hazardous waste units – tackling dangerous waste Safe, compliant disposal of antifreeze, paint, etc. Providing consumers with local, convenient collection points for harmful substances is a key task for local authorities. This is why experts from the ALBA Group - a company focused on environmental protection - cover Germany in a fleet of mobile hazardous waste units, stepping in wherever required to collect and dispose of any waste that needs to be kept clear of drains or the regular household waste and recycling channels. Whether the hazardous waste in question is used rechargeable batteries, fluorescent tubes, or chemistry kits and equipment, these mobile specialists deal with all types of hazardous waste from private households - cost-effectively and in line with the latest safety and environmental standards. Safe containers and modern storage facilities Our specialists expertly identify the types of waste collected, and sort them into tried-and-tested container systems. Following this, items such as batteries or antifreeze are prepared for transportation - then disposed of in full, in compliance with regulations. In addition to our modern temporary storage facilities, we also have at our disposal a container inspection station approved by the Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing (BAM) and a container-washing facility. We also offer expert consultancy services for districts, local councils and authorities. Our mobile experts can answer all questions from consumers relating to hazardous waste and harmful substances. With a fleet of mobile hazardous waste units available throughout Germany, the ALBA Group's harmful substance experts can provide reliable support for local authorities collecting and managing hazardous waste from private households. If you're interested in our comprehensive services, just get in touch. Get in touch Professional waste management. The highest environmental standards. ALBA services hazardous waste at a glance Download now Further information Construction and demolition Read more Energy generation Read more Public-private partnerships Read more Recycling consultancy Read more Residual waste Read more Renovation Read more Bulky waste Read more Street cleaning Read more Collecting recyclables Read more Winter maintenance service Read more

Specialist concepts for street cleaning Keeping the streets free of refuse and hazards Autumn leaves, loose gravel, dog mess - pollution and waste of every kind can be found on our public streets and footpaths, all year round. This makes reliable street cleaning indispensable - and not just for reasons of safety and hygiene: clean, attractive streets serve as an advertisement for a town or local community. That's why the specialist companies within the ALBA Group also offer expert street cleaning services. In towns throughout Germany, professional cleaning teams are working 24/7 to keep public spaces, streets and footpaths clean and well-tended. Fewer accidents mean lower costs Expert street cleaning also contributes significantly to road safety, clearing the streets of hazards such as mud, oil and grease, stones and other obstacles swiftly, professionally and, of course, with due care and attention to the eco-friendly, legally compliant disposal of all materials. Our experts are also very efficient when it comes to removing overgrown plants and weeds from streets and footpaths, helping reduce the cost of road maintenance. We use state-of-the-art vehicles and cleaning equipment for all types of work. Our services are available to local authorities all year round - and the ALBA Group cleaning specialists can also handle the maintenance of any nearby motorways. On request, we can also clean roadsides and road signs, empty bins and other waste containers in lay-by areas, or collect wood cuttings and branches on the roadside - all without disturbing traffic. Are you looking for a reliable partner to keep the streets in your town or community safe and well maintained? Using our expertise and state-of-the-art cleaning vehicles, we can provide a full range of street cleaning and related services. To learn more, just get in touch. Get in touch Further information Construction and demolition Read more Energy generation Read more Public-private partnerships Read more Recycling consultancy Read more Residual waste Read more Renovation Read more Mobile hazardous waste units Read more Bulky waste Read more Collecting recyclables Read more Winter maintenance service Read more

Energy generation – tapping into hidden potential A new lease of life for the energy industry Fermentation, combined heat and power generation, substitute fuel extraction - waste offers an excellent basis for electricity and heat generation depending on the type of waste and the materials it contains. The ALBA Group has a variety of different procedures that intelligently combine expert waste management with resource-efficient power generation. Resource efficiency across the board In mechanical-physical stabilisation (MPS) plants operated in conjunction with the public waste management and street cleaning firm Berliner Stadtreinigungsbetriebe (BSR), ALBA uses processes developed in-house to produce substitute fuels. Because of their high heating value, these products of the ALBA division Green Fuel are used as " green coal " in power plants and other sites as the cement industry. Meanwhile, our biowaste fermentation facilities generate methane, a valuable fuel for combined heat and power generation. And from biomass, such as wood waste or green waste, we are able to extract a resource-efficient substitute fuel for the energy industry. All energy-related recycling processes undertaken by our materials experts comply with the latest environmental standards. And the ALBA Group continues to focus on further developing our expertise, with the aim of creating even more eco-friendly alternatives to fossil fuels like coal, oil and gas, and further reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Are you looking for a partner to help you put together alternative concepts for waste management and energy generation? The ALBA Group's recycling experts offer a comprehensive range of innovative technologies and processes - just get in touch. Get in touch Further information Construction and demolition Read more Public-private partnerships Read more Recycling consultancy Read more Residual waste Read more Renovation Read more Mobile hazardous waste units Read more Bulky waste Read more Street cleaning Read more Collecting recyclables Read more Winter maintenance service Read more