A strong association for a strong industry
As an industry association, Recycling Switzerland (formerly known as VSMR) represents the interests of the private recycling companies in Switzerland. It is committed to environmentally friendly and resource-saving recycling.
Thanks to their entrepreneurial skills, expertise and mastery of the constantly changing conditions in the recycling industry, VSMR members provide an important service for the economy and citizens.
We convert waste into reusable materials with maximum efficiency.
EVENTS
Tagung VSMR LiBaPROTECT
Friday, 5 December 2025
Erfahrungen und Empfehlungen im Umgang mit LiBa bezüglich Brandschutz. Für Entscheider der Recyclingbetriebe.
Welle7, Workspace, Bahnhof Bern
Brandprävention bei Lithium-Ionen-Akkus auf Sammelstellen
Monday, 16 March 2026
Für Mitarbeitende von Gemeindesammelstellen und Recyclingbetrieben.
Schneider Umweltservice AG, 8604 Volketswil
ERFA-Tagung des Giesserei-Verbands (Deutsch)
Wednesday, 22 April 2026
Thema: Instandhaltung. Der GVS verschickt die Einladung Mitte März 2026.
Georg Fischer JRG AG, 4450 Sissach BL
General Meeting 2-2026
Friday, 13 November 2026
Members will receive an invitation to attend.
Ebianum Baggermuseum, Fisibach
Recycling Congress 2026
Friday, 30 January 2026
As a member of Recycling Switzerland you benefit from a reduced participation fee.
Kongresshaus Biel, 2501 Biel
Global Recycling Day
Wednesday, 18 March 2026
Numerous campaigns around the world emphasise the central role that recycling plays in resource and climate protection.
General Meeting 1-2026
Friday, 29 May 2026
Members will receive an invitation to attend.
Parliament Building Bern
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
Training courses on handling LiBa (in German)
Tagung VSMR LiBaPROTECT, 05.12.2025 in Bern
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
