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THE SWISS RECYCLERS

Steel, Metal and Paper Recycling Association

A strong association for a strong industry!

The 360° solution
for Swiss steel, metal and paper recycling

As an industry association, the 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.

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EVENTS

Global Recycling Day

Dienstag, 18. März 2025

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

ERFA-Tagung des Giesserei-Verbands

Mittwoch, 7. Mai 2025

Thema: Gefahrenstoffe / Mutterschutz

Emmenbrücke

VDM-Trefftag Südwest

Donnerstag, 10. Juli 2025

Members will receive an invitation to attend.

Wirtshaus zur Geroldsauer Mühle, DE-Baden-Baden

Circular Economy Forum 2025

Dienstag, 9. September 2025

Current status and future of the circular economy in Switzerland.

Volkshaus, 8004 Zürich

Recycling Congress 2026

Freitag, 30. Januar 2026

As a VSMR member you benefit from a reduced participation fee.

Kongresshaus Biel, 2501 Biel

Workshop: Lebenswichtige Regeln für Unterhaltsarbeiten

Donnerstag, 3. April 2025

Workshop in Zusammenarbeit mit der SUVA, auf Schweizerdeutsch

4629 Fulenbach

General Meeting 1-2025

Freitag, 9. Mai 2025

Members will receive an invitation to attend.

Markthalle Burgdorf

Workshop: Brandprävention bei Lithium-Ionen-Akkus auf Sammelstellen

Montag, 8. September 2025

Organised by Swiss Recycle, in collaboration with Inobat, SWICO, SENS eRecycling and Eco Serve International AG

Schneider Umweltservice AG, Hardstrasse 21, 8604 Volketswil

General Meeting 1-2025

Freitag, 14. November 2025

Members will receive an invitation to attend.

Emil Frey Classics, 5745 Safenwil

NEWS

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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 the VSMR bring top-quality secondary raw materials back into the economic cycle for sustainable reuse. This conserves resources and saves large amounts of CO2.

EXECUTIVE BOARD

We convert waste into reusable materials with maximum efficiency.

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President

Christian Imark

National Council

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Vice-President

Dr. Tobias Thommen

Thommen Group

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Vice-President

Dario Balmelli

Group BAREC

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ASSOCIATIONS AND ORGANISATIONS

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