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Professional recycling solutions Recovering high-quality spares and resources from end-of-life vehicles End-of-life vehicles largely consist of recyclable materials, from tyres and batteries to the dashboard and the chassis. However, they also contain a range of hazardous substances. This makes recycling end-of-life vehicles a highly complex and involved process. You can rely here on the professional experience and specialist recycling knowledge of our experts. Germany’s End-of-life Vehicle Ordinance requires manufacturers and importers to take back end-of-life vehicles. Old, defective, unroadworthy

Sustainability through independent consultancy With raw material supplies at crisis point and energy policies changing, remaining competitive is a real challenge. That's why many companies in industry, retail and the service sector have developed sustainability strategies with a view to boosting their resource efficiency and energy efficiency. Specialists from the ALBA Group are on hand to help these companies draw up and implement future-proof concepts. As part of their consultancy services, they are able to draw on a wealth of expert knowledge, allowing them to devise effective, fast and

The right equipment for all occasions Staying ahead of the competition with optimised machinery The recycling industry already supplies a sizeable proportion of all resources used in Germany and Europe. This trend is driven by advances in technology: Only state-of-the-art plant and machinery can ensure that recyclables are gathered, sorted and processed in a cost-effective and eco-friendly way. Innovation at the leading edge At the ALBA Group, we have been using high-performance sorting systems and continuously developing our highly specialised recycling procedures for decades. Thanks to our

Spotlight on local authorities Expert, cost-effective support for towns and councils Making towns nice places to live in is an organisational and financial challenge for the state and local authorities - and a key component of that is waste management. Throughout Germany, experts from the ALBA Group help local authorities run their waste disposal services in a comprehensive, but logistically and economically sound way. Our specialists work closely with local councils to develop waste management strategies. And sharing processing and recycling facilities creates additional synergy. For many

Specialised needs – specialised solutions Tailored services from a single source Waste comes in countless shapes and sizes. Depending on where the waste is accumulated, proper management and recycling require special expertise. That's why ALBA Group customers are offered waste management solutions tailored precisely to the requirements of a variety of specialised sectors. Whether it's for the armed forces, retail or the housing sector, the certified waste management companies within the ALBA Group use their extensive experience to serve the best interests of customers and the environment alike.

Waste management officer and the Commercial Wastes Ordinance Full compliance in commercial waste management Germany’s new Commercial Wastes Ordinance entered into force on 1 August 2017. This aims to raise recovery rates for commercial waste and so to boost recycling. Both for municipal waste and construction and demolition waste, there are additional obligations with regard to the separate collection of various waste types. Comprehensive documentation is also required. Traders must verify and document waste management pathways for packaging, waste electrical and electronic equipment and batteries

ALBA history picture gallery ALBA was founded in Berlin on 3 September 1968 by engineer Franz Josef Schweitzer and his wife Ursula. The waste disposal firm started out with six employees and two trucks. Let us take you on a guided tour of our recycling company’s 50-year history in our image gallery. 1968 – foundation The company is launched by civil engineer Franz Josef Schweitzer and his wife Ursula on 3rd September 1968 in Berlin, starting life with 6 employees and two trucks. 1970 – ALBA makes waves One of the first refuse trucks to feature a skip trailer makes waves in the waste disposal sector

Safely processing scrap steel and metal Made-to-measure processes using shredders, shears and presses From iron girders to cars, scrap steel and metal from urban areas is becoming increasingly important as a source of raw materials. The high-performance machinery used by ALBA correctly sorts all types of materials, reclaiming marketable secondary raw materials. Depending on the size and composition of the scrap, specialized shredders, shears or presses are used. And of course, all plant and machinery meets the strict requirements of the German Federal Immission Control Act (Bundesimmissionsschutzgesetz

Turning residual waste into a substitute fuel Green coal – conserving fossil fuels As an alternative to thermal recycling, ALBA has developed a highly efficient technology for processing residual waste. In two mechanical-physical stabilisation (MPS) plants in the Berlin region, residual waste is processed into a tradable substitute fuel often known as "green coal". Separation and drying - the essence of the process Making sure the waste is correctly ground, separated and dried is essential. Recyclable materials such as glass oder metals are separated for material reuse. We also remove all

Paper, cardboard and board: sorting with care From manual work to scanners and air jets Paper, cardboard and board can be recycled up to eight times - a classic case of an efficient recycling loop. Recycled paper also enjoys an excellent reputation among consumers. ALBA has been collecting and separating paper, cardboard and board since the company's inception over 50 years ago. High-quality recycling requires high-precision sorting into the various types of materials - and ALBA uses leading-edge plant technology that ensures accuracy of up to 98 per cent. Automation comes to value creation